We’re not called to a spirit of fear. If your kids are scared because of the so-called Mayan doomsday or tell you they’re afraid of some other situation, here are three tips you can use to help them deal with their fears…

Where is the love for Christmas games? Looking around, I’m finding Christmas musicals and carols, Christmas-themed snacks, and Christmas crafts. Don’t get me wrong, I love all of that. But I think it’s time we talk about some festive Christmas games to play with your kids. I found some great games for kids of all ages that not only are a ton of fun, but also come with debriefing questions to help kids pick up on the message behind the activity. Here are five Christmas games for kids of all ages in your ministry…

My heart goes out to all of those who have lost children. I hope that your ministry never has to deal with a situation like this. It can be so hard to find the right words to say and the right steps to take. Every situation is different, but here are a few things that might come in handy to remember if parents in your ministry find themselves in this horrible position…

Do you remember when McDonald’s used the “You deserve a break today!” slogan? You would think most people would relate to that, but apparently that’s not the case. A new survey by Harris Interactive shows that most working Americans had unused vacation time at the end of 2011 (the average being 11 days worth of time unused)…

I love the different traditions families and churches have during this time. In honor of all our Christmas customs, here are some news and notes about five classic Christmas traditions I found interesting…