Monthly Archives: May 2009

Joining God Where He is Working

Posted on May 15, 2009 by MinTools

Years ago my church worked through Experiencing God by Henry & Richard Blackaby and Claude King. We used it in our home fellowship groups, taught on it in Sunday School and from the pulpit, and encouraged people to do the workbook on their own. Through all that investment into this book, the one idea that keeps coming back to me the most is “Watch to see where God is working and join Him” based on John 5:17, 19-20. Continue reading →


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The Same Message Using Different Means

Posted on May 12, 2009 by MinTools

When I used to work in children’s ministry I would keep my eyes open for unique or innovative ways of getting the message across. I still do! Here’s why. Continue reading →


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A Place for Near All Spiritual Gifts in VBS

Posted on May 8, 2009 by MinTools

Daily Vacation Bible School requires a lot of detailed preparation in the months leading up to it. Then at the last minute comes a flurry of activity to set up and decorate. During the VBS program, people enjoy a Bible lesson, games, snacks, crafts and perhaps a general assembly time which all require time to prepare. Afterward comes clean-up and follow-up. One person, or even a handful of people, cannot do it alone if you want to experience an effective VBS. Continue reading →


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Beyond a National Day of Prayer

Posted on May 4, 2009 by MinTools

The first first Thursday of every May is the annual National Day of Prayer here in the United States. As of 2011, we will have observed this day for 60 years. One might ask, however, when looking at the state of this country, what all those years of this prayer campaign have accomplished. In many ways we are much worse than we were 58 years ago. Two thoughts come to my mind about this. Continue reading →


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