How the Stegeman’s Practice Family Worship

In my brief tenure as a pastor, I have discovered that just the thought of “family worship” can be overwhelming to Christian parents.  It seems to me that one of the reasons is because parents think they need to duplicate the Sunday morning worship service.  The reality is that family worship doesn’t have to be complicated.  Follow the KIS principle – keep it simple! Our … Continue reading How the Stegeman’s Practice Family Worship

10 Secrets to a Successful Marriage – by Mitch Temple

Here are ten principles of success I have learned from working with and observing hundreds of couples: 1. Happiness is not the most important thing. Everyone wants to be happy, but happiness will come and go. Successful couples learn to intentionally do things that will bring happiness back when life pulls it away. 2. Couples discover the value in just showing up. When things get … Continue reading 10 Secrets to a Successful Marriage – by Mitch Temple

What Does the Bible Say About Children?

1. Children are a gift of God. Psalm 127:3 “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” 2. Children are to be trained up in the ways of the Lord. Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” 3. Jesus cared for and … Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Children?