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Tag: Sally Lloyd Jones

Hide and Go Seek and Letting Go.

In Gospel, PersonalTags kids, Parenting, Parenting Advice, Sally Lloyd Jones, time, trustPublish DateFebruary 25, 20176 Views7 Comments samluce

I may not be a doctor of anything but I have a theory. I have been reluctant to throw this out there but now after we have had our third kid I am fairly certain that it’s a fact. The amount of time you spend playing peek-a-boo translates into your child’s ability to be ok with you dropping them off in the care of others. Because even though they can’t see you they know that you always come back. We …

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7 answers you need to hear from award winning author Sally Lloyd-Jones

7 answers you need to hear from award winning author Sally Lloyd-Jones

In Gospel, MinistryTags children, Jesus Storybook bible, kids, read, Sally Lloyd Jones, timePublish DateFebruary 23, 20172 Views4 Comments samluce

[guestpost]This is a repost of an interview I did with best-selling author Sally Lloyd-Jones. She is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of her best-selling Bible for kids ‘The Jesus Storybook Bible’ She has released a beautiful …

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3 Things every pastor should say during Christmas

3 Things every pastor should say during Christmas

In Gospel, MinistryTags Christmas, Gospel, Jesus Storybook bible, John Piper, Sally Lloyd JonesPublish DateNovember 18, 20161 Views3 Comments samluce

Yesterday I talked about the value of old things and how consumerism keeps us from understanding and seeing the value in redeeming something old rather than always looking for the rush something new provides. One of …

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Baby Dedication Idea: Jesus Storybook Bible

In Gospel, MediaTags Gospel, Jesus Storybook bible, Sally Lloyd JonesPublish DateMay 29, 20141 Views2 Comments samluce

We are doing our baby dedication service next Saturday. It is always such a joy and privilege to share this special moment with the families of our church. At every Baby Dedication service we give each …

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2 fantastic ideas families can use for advent

In Gospel, Links I Like, MinistryTags Christmas, Jesus Storybook bible, Sally Lloyd JonesPublish DateNovember 20, 20137 Views8 Comments samluce

Two of the greatest times we have to communicate the power of the gospel in the lives our kids are weeks leading up to Christmas and Easter. Unfortunately both are hijacked by commercialism and fairy tales. …

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What an IRS Audit and Christmas Traditions have in common.

In Ministry, PersonalTags Christmas, Jesus Storybook bible, kids, Practicing Thankfulness, Sally Lloyd Jones, thingsPublish DateDecember 12, 20120 Views3 Comments samluce

There are few things in life that dial the whole family in like an IRS audit. I have never been through one personally but I was through one as a child. I still remember the auditors …

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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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3 responses to “What an IRS Audit and Christmas Traditions have in common.”

  1. Matt Mo Avatar
    Matt Mo
    December 12, 2012

    As a family, we’ve been searching for traditions. With a 2 year old and a baby on the way, this discussion as literally come up on a daily basis. I hadn’t thought about it from a pastoral perspective, but this is a great take. I’m going to throw these ideas out to my wife and see what we can do.

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  2. Amy Myers Avatar
    Amy Myers
    December 5, 2014

    Pastor Sam,
    Love this article. Wish my kids were still little to do some of these things but the last one is definitely a great idea not matter the age of the family members.
    Blessings,
    Amy

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    1. samluce Avatar
      samluce
      December 8, 2014

      Thanks Amy!

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