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01/31/12--20:28: bystanders {encouraging strength & leadership} (chan 1943618)

on saturday, i attended the parent university hosted by parkview christian church to support my sister as she led a session on bullying & children. i’m biased, but seriously, my sister is brilliant! she’s an experienced child and adolescent therapist having counseled those being bullied and those doing the bullying. {ps: all of parkview’s parenting [...]


02/02/12--14:27: bullying {resources} (chan 1943618)

yesterday, i posted on the importance of encouraging our children to act with strength & leadership when they find themselves in a bullying situation as bystanders. today, a video with an activity for parents & children or small group leaders & children to use as a tool for discussion. also, a resource list with helpful [...]


02/06/12--13:18: {once again} i cleaned my closet (chan 1943618)

since posting this blog, i’ve become obsessed with keeping my closet clutter-free and filled with pieces i absolutely love. yesterday, i cleaned my closet {once again} filling bags for donation, storage, and to be recycled. i feel refreshed, and reminded again to not become tied to my possessions. today, i’m re-posting the original closet post, [...]


02/07/12--11:17: {orange week} it’s about the people, people! (chan 1943618)

it’s orange week which means all the lovely bloggers post about the upcoming orange conference {april 25-27}. i’ve been to the event the past two years, and each time i enjoyed inspiring conversations, helpful workshops, and great main sessions. i believe the best part {and the unique feature} of conferences is connecting with people. being at events together allows [...]


02/08/12--13:09: {orange week} spiritual roadmap (chan 1943618)

it’s orange week, and one specific thing i love about the orange conference {besides the people} is the fact that it combines children’s ministry leaders, student ministry leaders, and senior pastors. i think, it’s super helpful for these three groups to get away together and spend time learning and planning together. as i’ve worked with [...]


02/13/12--07:08: help! one service {only} ideas (chan 1943618)

recently, a children’s ministry leader emailed asking for a few tips on how to best schedule and recruit volunteers at a one-service only church. as i’ve provided consulting for several one-service churches, i’ve seen the pull; volunteers want to both serve in kidmin and attend the worship service. as directors, we want consistent adults who [...]


02/13/12--20:49: a valentine {from me to you} (chan 1943618)

happy valentine’s day! 2 | 14 | 12 fun fact: according to the greeting card association, an estimated 1 billion valentine’s day cards are sent each year, making valentine’s day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. (an estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for christmas!) and, because today is all about the cards, [...]


02/16/12--07:32: {interactive} how many households are like yours? (chan 1943618)

earlier this week, while working on a project for (non) traditional families, i came across this fantastically interactive resource from the ny times. by clicking on various graphics, you discover how many households look just like yours. it’s fascinating! and, addicting. i’m warning you. just in case you hoped to get any actual work done [...]


02/20/12--08:03: caribou monday{s} (chan 1943618)

it’s monday, and once again i’m nestled into my favorite caribou ready for a great day. several years ago i implemented caribou mondays after not knowing exactly what to do on mondays. i often travel on the weekends consulting churches, and when i arrive home late on sunday night, i’m exhausted. for awhile, i took [...]


02/21/12--20:05: lent {slow & steady} (chan 1943618)

today marks the first day of lent, and the beginning of the reflective season leading up to easter. each year, i’m mindful of my current faith journey, and how i’ve been influenced to consider lent in the past. my earliest memories were formed by my childhood experiences in the catholic church. as the season approached [...]