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Revival

Revival of the Ordinary

In Gospel, Leadership, PersonalTags Gospel, Jesus, Leadership, RevivalPublish DateJuly 12, 2023264 Views1 Comment samluce

We tend to think that our current cultural moment is the worst it has ever been. We tend to think that the past was much better, and things progressively worsen daily. Likewise, we tend to over-romanticize the past and long for the “good ole days.” Eric Metaxas, writing about the English Reformer William Wilberforce, said: We tend  “to romanticize the past, to see previous eras as magically halcyon and idyllic, and of no era would this be truer than the …

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5 Things I Learned From Blogging For 16 Years

5 Things I Learned From Blogging For 16 Years

In Leadership, Ministry, PersonalTags blogger, blogging, kidmin, Leadership, PersonalPublish DateApril 14, 2023303 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 …

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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, 2023270 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, 2023667 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, 2023469 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, 2023240 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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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.

  • Revival of the Ordinary
  • 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
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