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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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A Liturgy for the Anniversary of a Loss

A Liturgy for the Anniversary of a Loss

In PersonalTags hope, Liturgy, Longing, Loss, Robert, sorrowPublish DateFebruary 12, 202384 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

I have felt its approach in the back of my mind, O Lord, like a burden tilting toward me across the calendar. I have felt its long approach, and now it has arrived. This is the …

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How ChatGPT Can Make You a Better Pastor.

How ChatGPT Can Make You a Better Pastor.

In Links I Like, Ministry, PersonalTags Children Pastors, Digital, internet, kidmin, Pastor, TechnologyPublish DateJanuary 28, 2023144 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

One of the things I enjoy doing is finding new or novel ways to do things that make life easier or more enjoyable. I remember ten years ago when online rewards systems were just coming online, …

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25 Years in the Same Place

25 Years in the Same Place

In Leadership, PersonalTags Leadership, Personal, Redeemer, Redeemer Chruch, Small ChurchPublish DateAugust 4, 202259 Views3 Comments samluce

This summer has been crazy like most summers. It was so busy that an important milestone was passed, and I missed it. I just realized this week that this is my 26th summer in the same …

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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, 2022122 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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I Bought a New Bible.

I Bought a New Bible.

In Ministry, PersonalTags Bible, Crossway, Preacher, preachingPublish DateJanuary 21, 202216 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

I bought a new Bible. A new Bible for myself and not for my kids. Purchasing a new Bible for myself is something I haven’t done in a long time. I bought a Bible for when …

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About Me

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
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