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5 Things I Learned From Blogging For 16 Years

In Leadership, Ministry, PersonalTags blogger, blogging, kidmin, Leadership, PersonalPublish DateApril 14, 2023141 Views3 Comments samluce

Today my little blog is old enough to drive. A lot of life happens in 16 years. Sixteen years ago, my oldest was two our other three children were unborn. We would never have even considered owning a dog. There were many tears that had not been shead ther were many joys we had yet to experiance. I had been a children’s pastor for ten years and wasn’t sure what was next for me. I sensed the Spirit of God …

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When tragedy strikes: How to talk to kids about shootings and death.

When tragedy strikes: How to talk to kids about shootings and death.

In Gospel, Ministry, ParentingTags Cross Formed Kidmin, death, Gospel, Leadership, Nashville, Parenting, podcast, sorrowPublish DateApril 4, 2023187 Views1 Comment samluce

Talking about sorrow and death is something that we, as parents, do not do well. In my experience, many pastors are not much better. I have come to understand the goodness in God’s providence. As Spurgeon …

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6 Things I Tell Every Worship Leader

6 Things I Tell Every Worship Leader

In Leadership, MinistryTags group, kids, Leadership, voice, worshipPublish DateMarch 16, 2023546 Views1 Comment samluce

If I could speak to adult worship leaders or youth worship leaders, most of the items on this list wouldn’t change. I actually have a theory that leading worship for kids is the rawest and most …

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Really Radical Book for Kids

Really Radical Book for Kids

In Bible Lessons, Gospel, ParentingTags Book Review, books, Discipleship, Leadership, theologyPublish DateMarch 11, 2023394 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

Champ Thornton released his first book in this series, The Radical Book for Kids, nearly nine years ago. Our family enjoyed this book. It was a unique take on theology, Church history, science, history, and random …

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Parents, you need to talk to your kids about Marijuana.

Parents, you need to talk to your kids about Marijuana.

In ParentingTags kids, Leadership, Parenting, Parenting AdvicePublish DateMarch 8, 2023151 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

Marijuana is a drug that is becoming increasingly legal and increasingly popular among young people. While it may seem harmless, marijuana can have severe consequences for the developing brains of children and teenagers. As a parent, …

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What Pastors and Parents Need More of in 2023

What Pastors and Parents Need More of in 2023

In Gospel, MinistryTags Gospel, Leadership, New Year, Parenting, PastorPublish DateJanuary 11, 202387 Views1 Comment samluce

Knowing when to quit isn’t a specialty of mine. Staying is a strength with a corresponding weakness. 2022 was a challenging year for everyone I know. Without exception, every pastor, leader, or parent would say 2022 …

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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.

  • 5 Things I Learned From Blogging For 16 Years
  • When tragedy strikes: How to talk to kids about shootings and death.
  • Rabbit Starvation and Missional Youth Ministry
  • How to Deal with Difficult Kids
  • St. Patrick’s Bad Analogies

One response to “What Pastors and Parents Need More of in 2023”

  1. Marianne Lange Avatar
    Marianne Lange
    January 12, 2023

    Great comment. We need to be strengthened by Him for others! Grace and mercy are indispensable. How else could we walk out life in these challenging times?

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