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Tag: Parenting

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

In ParentingTags kids, Leadership, Parenting, Parenting AdvicePublish DateMarch 8, 202387 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, it is essential to understand the risks associated with marijuana use and to have open and honest conversations with your kids about the dangers of this drug. One of the most significant risks associated with marijuana use is the potential for addiction. According to …

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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, 202331 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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Lewis on the Need for Better Stories.

Lewis on the Need for Better Stories.

In Gospel, Leadership, MinistryTags Classics, cs lewis, Gospel, Imagination, Parenting, redemption, StoryPublish DateNovember 4, 202211 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

Kids need stories.   We live in a culture where kids have heard more scary things than they ever did growing up. Kids know more about the sadness in the world than ever before. We see …

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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, 202249 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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Parents as Partners

Parents as Partners

In Leadership, MinistryTags Family Ministry, Gospel, kidmin, Leadership, ParentingPublish DateDecember 16, 20214 Views3 Comments samluce

I have been a part of the children’s ministry conversation for over 20 years. Several years ago, I was in a conversation with a few friends where we coined the term “Kidmin.” Initially, I saw the …

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The Impact a Bible Can Have

The Impact a Bible Can Have

In Gospel, Links I Like, PersonalTags Bible, Parenting, Parenting toolPublish DateOctober 22, 20201 Views2 Comments samluce

It has been almost two decades since my grandfather died. He was elderly, but his death was sudden. I remember getting the call and, somewhat stunned disbelief made the journey back to the family farm for …

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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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2 responses to “The Impact a Bible Can Have”

  1. Marianne Lange Avatar
    Marianne Lange
    October 24, 2020

    Pastor Sam,

    What version did you buy? Was it the same for all your kids? Just wondering.

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    1. samluce Avatar
      samluce
      October 24, 2020

      This one was ESV I have done both ESV and NIV but those are the only two I would probably use

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