A few months ago, my wife and I were casually looking at refrigerators at Home Depot. After showing us a handful of models for “normal” people, the sales guy beckoned us over to a model that can only...
I was recently at a conference when someone asked me this question: “Who is GO! curriculum not for?” That question is brilliant! In fact, I think that should be one of the first questions you ask when...
“Hey Lincoln! What did you learn at church today?” That’s the question I’ve asked my son hundreds of times during the car ride home. And almost every time I ask, without really even opening his mouth...
On January 11th, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook would be changing it’s news feed algorithm so that you see more content from friends, family, and groups. “As we roll this out,” Zuck said...
Sometimes we see people who lead and relate to kids with such effortless talent that we say of them, “They’re such a natural!” Make no mistake, though, great KidMin leaders aren’t born—they’re made!...
There’s an expression that has always bugged me: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.” Seriously?! Of course you can! Who in the world would buy cake if they...
Welcome to 2018! Once again, it’s a new year and if you’re resolved to make some life changes, you’re not alone. According to YouGov, an online polling firm, 68% of people said...
Have you ever struggled to get your kids to help you clean the house? (Answer: Is the Pope Catholic?) Well, there was a study that you might find “helpful.” In 2014, the University of CA...
If you live in a big city and use public transportation much, you’ve probably seen signs promoting a nationwide security campaign. The signs say, “If You See Something, Say...
The National Parks are often called America’s greatest idea. And if you’ve ever been to one, you would probably agree. (Note the emphasis on probably.) Despite the jaw-dropping scenery and...
If you enjoy watching substandard sporting events, you should come to my recreational volleyball league at the YMCA. It’s filled with “post prime” adults, like myself, who are trying...
Many years ago, when I was on the KidMin team at Willow Creek, I had the opportunity to teach a number of breakout sessions at the Promiseland Conference. After one of those sessions, an older man...