How Old is Old Enough?

I'm finishing my twentieth year of ministry.  Over that time I've been asked a lot of questions.  Without a doubt, the question that is asked the most is:  "How old should my child be to understand she needs to be saved from her sin?"


I have four daughters.  They are 16, 14, 11 and 6 months.  The three older ones have given their heart to God.  They've realized that their sin separated them from God and they need His forgiveness.  One of them was only four when she accepted Jesus as Savior.  Some would say that's too young.  I say the Gospel is a simple message.  We learn early in life that there is right and wrong.  When my daughters understood the parallel between wrong and sin and understood that Jesus died for their sin they wanted His forgiveness.


Read this week's HomeFront for preschool and kindergarten.  It is our responsibility to model a passionate relationship with God.  We must teach our children who Jesus is.  We must be ready to take the opportunities we are given to help our children experience Him in their every-day lives.


I'm a firm believer that I will know when my child is ready to accept Jesus (they told me they were!).  This has been true with our first three children and I believe it will be true with our fourth one.  So, don't ask "How old is old enough?"  Instead, ask "Does my child see Jesus in me?"


As we approach Easter ask God to give you opportunities to share Jesus' love with your children and others.  BE READY!  He will answer your prayer.


Click HERE for Kids Safari HomeFront Weekly (Preschool/Kindergarten)
Click HERE for Kids Summit HomeFront Weekly (Elementary)

Life To The Fullest

Living life to it's fullest is what people want.  But what is life to it's fullest?  Ask five different people and you'll probably get five different answers.  We've tried them all:  wealth, fame, cars, adrenaline, houses, pleasure.  There's nothing under the sun that people haven't tried to live life to it's fullest.  All of those things leave us wanting more.


Funny how wanting more leads most people to try things that just leave them wanting more.  It's a vicious cycle.  You know what I'm talking about.  It's tragic that most people don't know the one thing that breaks the cycle.  It's even more tragic that those who do don't share it!


Recently, I've watched stories of people I know with close family members who are dying of cancer.  It breaks my heart to see these people suffering.  If I had a cure I would be on their doorstep as soon as possible, no hesitation.  But why do I hesitate sharing the answer to living life to it's fullest?


Jesus Christ said...

The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.  (John 10:10)

When we pursue temporary pleasures hoping for lasting satisfaction we allow our lives to be stolen away.  But when we follow Jesus' plan for life we find eternal satisfaction and purpose.  

So, why don't more people follow Jesus?  Is it because those of us who say we do don't do a good job of following him and sharing his life with others?  I am guilty!  

It's simple.  Jesus gives life.  He's given it to you.  Now pass it on.  Share it by the way you talk, things you do, how you spend your money, where you go, how you think.  Encourage your children to do the same.

Our Kids Summit HomeFront (Click HERE) and our Kids Safari HomeFront (Click HERE) stories this week are all about sharing the love and life of Jesus with others.

So, who will you share life with?

HomeFront for March 18

Here's the latest edition of HomeFront Monthly and Weekly


Click HERE for HomeFront weekly for Preschool and Kindergarten (Kids Safari)
Click HERE for HomeFront weekly for Elementary (Kids Summit)
Click HERE for HomeFront monthly for the entire family


Enjoy!

Movin On!

We are at an important crossroads in Kids Summit (elementary).  Our sixth grade class is preparing to move on to the student ministry!

LSCC advances the sixth grade group before summer to enable them to become acclimated with student ministry life before summer hits and things are fully in gear.  If you have a sixth grade student in our ministry click HERE to be taken to our student ministry web site and learn more about how to get involved.

This Sunday will be a special day.  Our Kids Summit band will play and we will have a special prayer celebration for our sixth graders as they prepare to move on.  Parents are encouraged to join us.  We will use the last 30 minutes of the 9:30 and 11 a.m. service times for this special emphasis.

Don't forget HomeFont Weekly:

Click HERE for preschool and kindergarten HF Weekly
Click HERE for elementary HF Weekly

See you Sunday!