Disciplining kids can feel about as much fun as waiting in the dentist's office with nothing to read except a stockpile of Highlights magazines from 1997. But it's important we get over our inital discomfort to help kids make better choices. In 15 years of Children's Ministry I've learned a few tips on how to … Continue reading How to Discipline Kids Lovingly and Effectively
3 Steps to Annihilate Stress
Remember the end of Ghostbusters when they fried the skyscraper sized Stay Puft Marshmallow man with their proton packs like a smore being incinerated by a flame thrower in the middle of the gasoline fight from Zoolander? That's what I want to do to stress. Have you ever felt like that, obscure movie references aside? … Continue reading 3 Steps to Annihilate Stress
How to Be Happy No Matter What You’re Doing
This post may not apply if you're ever conscripted to lick embers from an ash tray while it's still in use at a casino, or forced to listen to the entire William Shatner record collection, serenaded to you by the star himself. But otherwise I think this can really help. I'm a guy who always … Continue reading How to Be Happy No Matter What You’re Doing
The 1 Word Everyone is Dying for You to Say
It's not Onamonapia. Or Fluffernutter. Or Fudrucker's (unless it's immediately following the question, "Where can I get a hamburger filled with delicious flavor?") No, it's none of these. The 1 word everyone is dying for you to say is their name. A few years ago I was hanging out with a group of kids at … Continue reading The 1 Word Everyone is Dying for You to Say
6 Tips to Help a Family in Crisis
As a Children's Pastor I've gotten lots of calls from families over the years. Some have been stories of how God has been working in that family's life. Lots have been questions about programs and the Bible. And others have been families who have just experienced a crisis and need help. Crisis Management 101 was … Continue reading 6 Tips to Help a Family in Crisis
In a Rut? Here’s How to Get Unstuck
I was reminded of how to get unstuck from a rut when my Father-in-law almost beat me at Words with Friends. Last Sunday I couldn't think of a word to play. I turned to my wife to help me crush her dad. She was only to happy to help. Sarah came up with the word … Continue reading In a Rut? Here’s How to Get Unstuck
Jeff McClung 