Children – Page 2 – The Arnold Journey

Children’s Ministry

Mark 10:13-16 For many people in the world today, children seem to be a nuisance. They get in the way of the fun we had planned, the independence and free-flowing lifestyle. They take our time, attention, energy and patience. They can push us in ways we never imagined possible, even to the edge ofContinue reading “Children’s Ministry”

Ribbon Cutting

Mark 9:35-37 Don’t you just love politicians who fly in for the photo op, make a speech, cut the ribbon, and then go on their merry way. It is especially true when they are talking about the needs of the poor and forgotten, and their personal giving shows that their money doesn’t go whereContinue reading “Ribbon Cutting”

Unwitting Partner

Mark 6:21-22 Have you ever waited for just the right moment to ask someone? I remember several of these “right moment” experiences in my life. And if you ask my wife, she will tell you that I am not very good at keeping secrets, at waiting for the right moment. I almost always tellContinue reading “Unwitting Partner”

Hometown

Mark 6:1-6 Have you ever traveled back to your hometown after being away for a long period of time? Things change, people change, places change. You can’t really ever go back to the old place, because the old place isn’t there anymore. Or perhaps you went to visit someplace about which you had fondContinue reading “Hometown”

Responsibility

Mark 1:19-20 Responsibilities! We all have them. How does the Gospel impact those responsibilities? Does the call of God supersede our responsibilities? How do we handle seemingly conflicting sets of responsibilities? We may not be facing these types of conflicts right now, but at some point in our life these conflicts will arise. Continue reading “Responsibility”

Wayward Children

Proverbs 17:21 Some of the greatest pains in life come from children who go the wrong direction. It can cut deeper than you can imagine. Your hopes and dreams of the future, of your children doing better than you did, can all go out the window in a few short moments during a badContinue reading “Wayward Children”