I’ve been in children’s ministry for a long time, but my very first children’s sermon was not the best experience. I was asked to deliver the children’s sermon at church one Sunday. I chose to tell the story of Noah’s ark but I wanted to tell it in a way that was different and interesting. … Continue reading Humility in Leadership
Dads, dating our daughters is not a new concept. But it is a crucial one for the strength of your relationship and the development of our precious daughters. Dating our daughters is a way to show love, spend time, and give encouragement. Maybe you’ve never done this and wonder if it’s worth it. Here are … Continue reading Why and How We Should Date our Daughters
My wife and I are blessed to have two sons, both in their early adolescence. Both are unique individuals. Our elder son is obsessed with tractors and how farming equipment works. He’s very mechanically gifted with a spirited personality. The younger is more quiet and reserved and loves to help cook meals for the family. … Continue reading Empowering Our Sons to be Godly Young Men
“I recall your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and now, I am convinced, is in you also.” 2 Timothy 1:5 I’ve interacted with a lot of families recently who are in the dark as to what is really important for their family. They have no concrete … Continue reading Sharing Jesus with Your Kids – Parents, You Can Do This!
My family and I recently visited a little country church for Sunday services. There was no band other than the faithful piano player at the front of the sanctuary. There were no screens projecting the lyrics to the songs of the morning. Iindeed there were no songs sung that day that were younger than 50 … Continue reading Why Kids Should Sing Hymns
Life is hard. Sometimes it wears us down. Sometimes we feel stagnant. We feel stuck. Sometimes we stare up into the night sky and wonder what we’re even doing here on this planet. If what we spend all our time and effort on is even worthwhile or makes any kind of impact on the universe. … Continue reading Following the Yellow Brick Road
I was standing in the middle of our Sunday morning church service. The worship team was leading the congregation in a familiar song. I enjoy worship through singing and I knew the song well. My eyes were closed and my hands were positioned open in front of me. As I sang along, my heart was … Continue reading Teaching our Children to Worship
Confession: I am not the most confident person. I struggle with self-doubt and self-deprecation. I am anxious about how I am perceived. My self-image could do with some improvement. But slowly I am learning self-acceptance. I am growing in my ability to be comfortable in the skin I was created to live in. I am … Continue reading How My Kids are Teaching Me Self-Acceptance
“His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3 I’ve been meditating on this verse a lot recently. It speaks of receiving life and godliness through the knowledge of Christ. Later on in the passage … Continue reading Knowledge is Power…
Fun fact about me: I love to take personality tests. I love to dive more into self discovery, finding out more of who God made me to be and how I really tick. Myers-Briggs? Enneagram? DISC? They all fascinate me. As a believer, I’m also interested in spiritual gifts. I want to know how God … Continue reading Parenting with Your Spiritual Gifts
Jacob Orr 