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Family Life: Good News Or Bad News?

Family Life: Good News Or Bad News?

December 6, 2010 | Comments (0)

(This post was written by Chuck Carringer, Pastor of Family Ministries) As parents, we are in position to have the greatest influence on our children. Whether that is good news or bad news for our kids depends on us. Lately, I have been reading I & II Kings in the Bible. So often, a new [...]

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Imagine The End

Imagine The End

October 28, 2010 | Comments (0)

(This post was written by Mia Hannahs, PromiseKids Director) On Sunday, Drew Wells, Pastor of Young Adults, spoke at our Parenting Beyond Your Capacity Group. Here is a glimpse of what he shared that night: “Imagine a father and mother who involve their family in the church and make it their business to involve their children [...]

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Famly Life: Drive Time

Famly Life: Drive Time

October 18, 2010 | Comments (0)

(This post was written by Chuck Carringer, Pastor of Family Ministries) A lot of us have some memories of very unpleasant trips in the car with our kids. Perhaps it was on a long drive to vacation or to a relative’s house that went badly. Depending on the age and number of kids in the [...]

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Family Life: A Partnership Between

Family Life: A Partnership Between

October 11, 2010 | Comments (0)

(This post was written by Chuck Carringer, Pastor of Family Ministries) The Family Ministry of Faith Promise Church is committed to creating partnerships that equip families to lead the next generation in following Christ. There is potential for a powerful partnership when you combine the family and the church. God designed both the family and [...]

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The Art of Numbering Your Days

The Art of Numbering Your Days

October 2, 2010 | Comments (0)

(This post was written by Matt Grimes, Middle School Ministry Pastor) One of the things that I love about my wife is that she constantly wants to grow in her faith in Christ.  One way in which she does this is by finding online resources, such as podcast, or messages, from sound biblical teachers that [...]

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New Parent

New Parent

September 30, 2010 | Comments (0)

(This post was written by Mia Hannahs, PromiseKids Director) Do you remember when you first brought your child home from the hospital? Do you remember carrying him into your home for the first time? My guess is that you entered your home with a multitude of emotions. New parents can identify with the feelings of [...]

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Family Life: Birds of a Feather

Family Life: Birds of a Feather

September 20, 2010 | Comments (0)

(This post was written by Chuck Carringer, Pastor of Family Ministries) Parents, do you like the qualities you see in your children’s friends? This is a question of great significance because the primary reasons our children (and ourselves) select friends is because they have a connection usually centered around common interests. The more time children [...]

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Imaginative Play (Part 2)

Imaginative Play (Part 2)

September 9, 2010 | Comments (0)

(This post was written by Mia Hannahs, PromiseKids Director) Last week’s blog discussed the benefits of imaginative play.  We know that children who spend time using their imaginations benefit socially, creatively, emotionally, and intellectually.  Having your child participate in classes and sports can also be beneficial, but be sure to support your child’s imaginative play. [...]

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Say It, Don’t Spray It

Say It, Don’t Spray It

September 7, 2010 | Comments (0)

(This post was written by Gina McClain, Director of Children’s Ministries) This month begins a five-week journey on the topic of Respect for our Kindergarten thru 3rd graders.  Each month we focus on a different virtue (i.e. Honesty, Honor, Peace, etc), and we focus on areas of Scripture that demonstrate that virtue. It’s funny because [...]

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Imaginative Play (Part 1)

Imaginative Play (Part 1)

September 2, 2010 | Comments (1)

(This post was written by Mia Hannahs, PromiseKids Director) You have to admire a kid’s imagination.  Picture this: A two-year-old walks through the living room holding a wooden block to his ear. He then spends the next two minutes having a conversation with Nana on his “phone”. A four-year-old girl lectures her favorite teddy bear. [...]

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Family Life: Daily Family Reunions

Family Life: Daily Family Reunions

August 30, 2010 | Comments (0)

(This post was written by Chuck Carringer, Pastor of Family Ministries) While I am not a huge fan of the traditional family reunion, I am sold on the value of daily reunions. When our family of four gets back together at the end of the (school, work, meetings, errands, etc.) day, it is a big [...]

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Mouse Slayer

Mouse Slayer

August 27, 2010 | Comments (1)

(This post was written by Matt Grimes, Middle School Ministry Pastor) Today I earned a new name… Matt the Mouse Slayer.  I know what you are thinking, and yes there is a story behind the name. I was walking back from the copy room, and I saw Jennifer Rose, our Family Ministry Assistant standing in [...]

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