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Parents don’t miss Christmas

Parents don’t miss Christmas

In GospelTags Christmas, Gospel, Narnia, ParentingPublish DateDecember 22, 20152 Views1 Comment samluce

I am a huge fan of C. S. Lewis in general and the Narnia series in particular. I read through the Naria series with each of my kids and have stumbled onto something by accident that …

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Advent resources for families

In Ministry, PersonalTags Advent, Christmas, ParentingPublish DateNovember 12, 20142 Views4 Comments samluce

As a parent we want to make the most of every season. Christmas time is no exception. I remember a few years back looking for ways to help my kids “get” the true meaning of Christmas. …

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2 fantastic ideas families can use for advent

In Gospel, Links I Like, MinistryTags Christmas, Jesus Storybook bible, Sally Lloyd JonesPublish DateNovember 20, 20137 Views8 Comments samluce

Two of the greatest times we have to communicate the power of the gospel in the lives our kids are weeks leading up to Christmas and Easter. Unfortunately both are hijacked by commercialism and fairy tales. …

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My Friend Yancy has a new CD out!

In Links I LikeTags Christmas, YancyPublish DateMarch 8, 20130 Views4 Comments samluce

My three year old daughter has a new hero. It’s “Ancy” well actually it’s Yancy but my daughter calls her Ancy and walks around the house holding here CD cover and you know what that just …

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What an IRS Audit and Christmas Traditions have in common.

In Ministry, PersonalTags Christmas, Jesus Storybook bible, kids, Practicing Thankfulness, Sally Lloyd Jones, thingsPublish DateDecember 12, 20120 Views3 Comments samluce

There are few things in life that dial the whole family in like an IRS audit. I have never been through one personally but I was through one as a child. I still remember the auditors …

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My name is Sam Luce and I have been a pastor at Redeemer Church in Utica NY for the past 24 years. 18 of those years serving as children’s pastor. Currently, I am serving as the Global Pastor to Families. This is my personal blog it is focused on Discipleship, Family Ministry, and Theology.

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3 responses to “What an IRS Audit and Christmas Traditions have in common.”

  1. Matt Mo Avatar
    Matt Mo
    December 12, 2012

    As a family, we’ve been searching for traditions. With a 2 year old and a baby on the way, this discussion as literally come up on a daily basis. I hadn’t thought about it from a pastoral perspective, but this is a great take. I’m going to throw these ideas out to my wife and see what we can do.

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  2. Amy Myers Avatar
    Amy Myers
    December 5, 2014

    Pastor Sam,
    Love this article. Wish my kids were still little to do some of these things but the last one is definitely a great idea not matter the age of the family members.
    Blessings,
    Amy

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    1. samluce Avatar
      samluce
      December 8, 2014

      Thanks Amy!

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