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The Enduring Influence of a Father’s Blessing

The Enduring Influence of a Father’s Blessing

Jill Nelson

One of the most significant and defining events in our children's lives occurred every night at bedtime. My husband would take our children, Sarah and Jacob, aside and have a...

The Enduring Influence of a Father’s Blessing

Jill Nelson

One of the most significant and defining events in our children's lives occurred every night at bedtime. My husband would take our children, Sarah and Jacob, aside and have a...

Beyond Mere Curriculum

Beyond Mere Curriculum

Jill Nelson

In part two of this series, we continue to reflect on God's power at work within us and countless others to pursue a vision for the next generation beyond one church...

Beyond Mere Curriculum

Jill Nelson

In part two of this series, we continue to reflect on God's power at work within us and countless others to pursue a vision for the next generation beyond one church...

Dear Volunteers, How Was Your Year?

Dear Volunteers, How Was Your Year?

Jill Nelson

The end of the school year is a good time to look back and evaluate the joys, surprises, challenges, and shortcomings of your classroom experience with children and youth. If...

Dear Volunteers, How Was Your Year?

Jill Nelson

The end of the school year is a good time to look back and evaluate the joys, surprises, challenges, and shortcomings of your classroom experience with children and youth. If...

Welcoming, Loving, and Serving Children in Jesus' Name

Welcoming, Loving, and Serving Children in Jesu...

Jill Nelson

As disciples of Christ, we're called to welcome children the way Jesus did in Mark 9. There is a glorious reflection of the character of God and the love of Christ...

Welcoming, Loving, and Serving Children in Jesu...

Jill Nelson

As disciples of Christ, we're called to welcome children the way Jesus did in Mark 9. There is a glorious reflection of the character of God and the love of Christ...

Preparing Children for the Throne Room

Preparing Children for the Throne Room

Jill Nelson

This week, I have a challenge for us, as we minister to children and youth in our classrooms, or as we parent or grandparent. Let’s look at the young faces...

Preparing Children for the Throne Room

Jill Nelson

This week, I have a challenge for us, as we minister to children and youth in our classrooms, or as we parent or grandparent. Let’s look at the young faces...

He Is Risen!—Free Devotionals for Families

He Is Risen!—Free Devotionals for Families

Jill Nelson

This Sunday, we celebrate the historical, bodily resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Most children in our homes and churches are already acquainted with the stunning narratives of the resurrection as...

He Is Risen!—Free Devotionals for Families

Jill Nelson

This Sunday, we celebrate the historical, bodily resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Most children in our homes and churches are already acquainted with the stunning narratives of the resurrection as...