tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post5677641284152495389..comments2023-10-28T09:14:14.359-04:00Comments on Choices R Mine: "Look! The grass is coming up already!"Indian Lake Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-39210641919557964212008-05-02T07:42:00.000-04:002008-05-02T07:42:00.000-04:00Robin - thanks for your comment! Children are vey ...Robin - thanks for your comment! Children are vey important - they will be the church soon!<BR/><BR/>Tam - good girl, I knew I could count on you!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-66551151698293656262008-05-02T01:42:00.000-04:002008-05-02T01:42:00.000-04:00i found some Geritol!!!;-)i found some Geritol!!!<BR/><BR/>;-)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01000597076912773169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-70602253908932924012008-05-01T22:47:00.000-04:002008-05-01T22:47:00.000-04:00eadOur children's pastor talks about the value of ...eadOur children's pastor talks about the value of a child's life changed for Christ and I agree. <BR/><BR/>Great post!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276515253263872085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-69590895027522991592008-05-01T11:44:00.000-04:002008-05-01T11:44:00.000-04:00Brent - if only parents would grasp that role! Tha...Brent - if only parents would grasp that role! Thanks for your comments. I value that input. Its kind of funny - blogging has put a whole different twist on influence.Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-74386085431810961442008-05-01T11:25:00.000-04:002008-05-01T11:25:00.000-04:00Papa, you are absolutely right. Parents have to be...Papa, you are absolutely right. Parents have to be the #1 responsible party and influence in their children's lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-27573947718604116232008-05-01T09:34:00.000-04:002008-05-01T09:34:00.000-04:00I think this is so important LA !! Jesus strongly ...I think this is so important LA !! Jesus strongly rebukes those who shut out the children.Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-20249125887735511582008-05-01T09:21:00.000-04:002008-05-01T09:21:00.000-04:00This is a beautiful post and reading the comments,...This is a beautiful post and reading the comments, I have learned how important each and every person in the church is. I'll post a picture that was in my father's boyhood home, it's Jesus with little children. It's a simple picture with a beautiful message. Be blessed.Life Adaptedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586746620057074241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-90000620765459707182008-05-01T07:05:00.000-04:002008-05-01T07:05:00.000-04:00Mandy - go for it! When I was a teenager we had a ...Mandy - go for it! When I was a teenager we had a yung boy who did that - sung his heart out. Today he is a preacher about to retire! God is good. <BR/><BR/>Brent - let me be real clear on something - the church is not responsible for leading our kids to Christ. We are as parents. Unfortunately, the church has to step into a more active role when the parents don't take the lead. But Christian parents NEED to be just that - Christian.Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-17848829726295527702008-05-01T00:21:00.000-04:002008-05-01T00:21:00.000-04:00Papa, you are absolutely right.And by the way, we ...Papa, you are absolutely right.<BR/><BR/>And by the way, we have a wonderful kids Pastor who is sold out for the kids in our community. It is a great honor to work with him.inWorshiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725865382485504432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-46972217479243613632008-04-30T23:47:00.000-04:002008-04-30T23:47:00.000-04:00i think this is so true.there's a little one at ou...i think this is so true.<BR/><BR/>there's a little one at our church who LOVES to sing at the top of her lungs during worship.<BR/>it makes me smile every time.<BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>i want to grab her up & put her on the platform with me - maybe i should talk to her mom about it.mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17081432646964061873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-66138502109644279222008-04-30T17:50:00.000-04:002008-04-30T17:50:00.000-04:00Brent - you have a tremendous responsibility as a ...Brent - you have a tremendous responsibility as a pastor. Also friend, encourage your kids "pastors" to work with your kids. <BR/><BR/>Ed - these kids are the future! your right! I ALWAYS listen to mama!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-54271697663433917452008-04-30T17:46:00.000-04:002008-04-30T17:46:00.000-04:00Heather - I wish every Christian parent who has te...Heather - I wish every Christian parent who has teenagers would learn to trust their youth workers. But they don't. A lot of it is not willing to admit that their own "Christian" kids need help. Mine needed that help. Thats why we hire youth and children pastors!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-68776523575475234672008-04-30T17:27:00.000-04:002008-04-30T17:27:00.000-04:00Papa,Sorry for the tears. That certainly wasn't my...Papa,<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the tears. That certainly wasn't my intention:) I am so grateful that God revealed this to you and pray He will reveal it to others. <BR/><BR/>When I began youth ministry, I started with small children as an AWANA leader. Parents were very cooperative. However, once I became a High School Youth Leader....and we began speaking to these children about sex, drugs, peer pressure, cutting, suicide, etc...the parents began to distrust us. I always thought it would be the non-churched parents that would challenge our teaching. It never occurred to me,in a million years,that my friends, my church family, would question what we were teaching their children. <BR/><BR/>It has definitely been a hard road. If only they knew the love we have for their child. We strive tirelessly to teach their children how to apply God's Word to their daily lives and how to be in the world, not of the world. <BR/><BR/>I can't begin to tell you what your post means to me. It was a great reminder that I need to be praying for those parents!!!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06108510649005882161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-13414837527462531802008-04-30T17:18:00.000-04:002008-04-30T17:18:00.000-04:00Papa, there isn't anything more important than chi...Papa, there isn't anything more important than children. They are our future.<BR/><BR/>We don't do enough for them and I can only hope they grow up smarter then we are.<BR/><BR/>You and Mama make a great role models. At least you are now that you listen to Mama. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-86665899015530696132008-04-30T17:04:00.000-04:002008-04-30T17:04:00.000-04:00Thank you Papa, for the challenge and reminder for...Thank you Papa, for the challenge and reminder for those of us as Pastors specifically, but also for all of us who have influence.<BR/><BR/>I am so grateful to know your little granddaughter will someday see Jesus face to face!inWorshiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725865382485504432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-11257078355244700032008-04-30T16:44:00.000-04:002008-04-30T16:44:00.000-04:00Tam - I know your church has a great children's mi...Tam - I know your church has a great children's ministry, I hope the adults understand that and support children's ministry.Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-3800464120549221452008-04-30T16:35:00.000-04:002008-04-30T16:35:00.000-04:00OH SO WELL PUT!!!Wow.Amazing insight!Thank you Pap...OH SO WELL PUT!!!<BR/><BR/>Wow.<BR/><BR/>Amazing insight!<BR/><BR/>Thank you Papa. Thank you!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01000597076912773169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-44379441775613560302008-04-30T15:20:00.000-04:002008-04-30T15:20:00.000-04:00Carol - I am glad I have two churches that care ab...Carol - I am glad I have two churches that care about the needs of children!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-64609687677171380222008-04-30T14:08:00.000-04:002008-04-30T14:08:00.000-04:00Powerful Post, Papa!Powerful Post, Papa!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02367631270580751657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-68588891805184582972008-04-30T12:02:00.000-04:002008-04-30T12:02:00.000-04:00heather - your response hit a spot in my heart - I...heather - your response hit a spot in my heart - I am teary eyed right now. We adults had better get out of the way or we will answer to God about it. I have been that adult who has gotten in the way. Thanks!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-82593522024810710032008-04-30T11:56:00.000-04:002008-04-30T11:56:00.000-04:00OK Papa...this one made me teary! Especially the e...OK Papa...this one made me teary! Especially the end. <BR/><BR/>As you know, my passion is youth ministry and I cannot begin to tell you how often it feels as if we have to 'fight' with the adults to allow us to minister and mentor their children. It can be so frustrating and it has been something that we (my youth director and I) have been struggling with lately. <BR/><BR/>I have mentioned in my previous posts that I just don't like being involved in adult ministries and that I gravitate towards the kids. I believe God has put me where He wants me. I believe your post confirmed that. Thank you:)<BR/><BR/>Love and Blessings...Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06108510649005882161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-20336698693741677692008-04-30T10:45:00.000-04:002008-04-30T10:45:00.000-04:00Brandy - In a way its about selfishness - I tend t...Brandy - In a way its about selfishness - I tend to focus on my wants and needs too much - I need to focus on others, especially the little ones.Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-10096223372917360892008-04-30T10:22:00.000-04:002008-04-30T10:22:00.000-04:00Papa, you always make me cry. ;-) Love you! Such a...Papa, you always make me cry. ;-) Love you! Such a great story! :DBrandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03514910665490488662noreply@blogger.com