Early Childhood Ministry Educator's Devotions

Early Childhood Ministry Educator’s Devotions

Joy to the World? – Week of December 26, 2016

2016/12/26

So, how was your Christmas dinner discussion? If your Christmas discussion went great, then be thankful for that.

Gentle Mary Laid Her Child – Week of December 19, 2016

2016/12/19

For all intents and purposes, the entire night was underwhelming. A poor husband and wife returned to the town of their ancestors to be counted for a census.

I Am So Glad When Christmas Comes – Week of December 12, 2016

2016/12/12

Have you ever collected something? Maybe it was coins or seashells. When I was growing up, I collected baseball cards.

Your Little Ones, Dear Lord, Are We – Week of December 5, 2016

2016/12/05

“Children should be seen and not heard!” This phrase, though readily accepted by many, is a sad commentary on how some view the presence of children, especially young ones.

My Heart Leaps – Week of November 21, 2016

2016/11/21

There is nothing quite like the zeal and passion we see on a child’s face as they sing praises to Jesus.

My Room – Week of November 14, 2016

2016/11/14

My two 4-year-old sons have lots of questions, some of which I feel unprepared to answer.

He Will Be with You – Week of November 7, 2016

2016/11/07

It is fairly easy to grow discouraged in day-to-day life.

Grace – Week of October 31, 2016

2016/10/31

One of my favorite things about early childhood is watching each child approach a task in their own way.

Trust in the Lord – Week of September 26, 2016

2016/09/26

Two-year old Milly worked at it and worked at it. You could see the determination on her face with furrowed brow and pursed lips.

Establish the Work of Our Hands – Week of August 29, 2016

2016/08/29

As a new school year is upon us, this prayer from Psalm 90 becomes ours. The daily teaching, preparation, and cleanup fill our days.

Whatever You Do – Week of August 15, 2016

2016/08/15

Why do we do what we do? Our early childhood ministry is building a great reputation with the community so that everyone knows us as the church that cares for kids.

Full Life – Week of August 8, 2016

2016/08/08

Amy was only four years old, but she would never forget that holiday weekend hayride with the family.

Proclaim the Christian’s Freedom – Week of July 4, 2016

2016/07/04

When the smoke cleared on the morning of September 14, 1814, the battered American flag still stood.

Reflect – Week of June 27, 2016

2016/06/27

Reflecting on our year is not always easy. It can make us anxious as we remember interactions with parents or children that were difficult.

Review – Week of June 20, 2016

2016/06/20

The end of a school year often finds teachers reviewing their year. They look back on the things that went well and find satisfaction.

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