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Category: Parenting

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, 2023241 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 would say, ” I have learned to kiss the wave that threw me upon the Rock of Ages.” This is something I have grown to understand and grown in my ability. Tragedies like what happened in Nashville last week will never be understood. But …

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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, 2023446 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, 2023187 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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Helping Kids Deal with Sorrow and Death.

Helping Kids Deal with Sorrow and Death.

In Gospel, Parenting, PersonalTags death, Funeral, Parenting, sorrow, Trust GodPublish DateAugust 1, 2022146 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

One of the more difficult things I have had to do in my years of pastoral ministry is talk with kids about death. Explaining death and sorrow to kids has a profound influence on kids and …

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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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