PARENTS – WE CAN’T SAVE OUR KIDS. Jamie Ivey June 12, 2014

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PARENTS – WE CAN’T SAVE OUR KIDS. Jamie Ivey June 12, 2014

By Kevin Jesmer on Sunday, June 22nd, 2014 | No Comments

PARENTS – WE CAN’T SAVE OUR KIDS. Jamie Ivey June 12, 2014 Link to original article http://www.vergenetwork.org/2014/06/12/parents-we-cant-save-our-kids/?mc_cid=d92ad9c473&mc_eid=c03bc08a7c I grew up scared into saying a prayer of salvation. I definitely didn’t want to go to hell, so I accepted an invitation to follow Jesus instead. I mean, who wouldn’t choose that? I was a part of […]

6-9-14. Job 1:1-22. No Matter What Happens-May The Name Of The Lord Be Praised –my devotional

By Kevin Jesmer on Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 | No Comments

6-9-14. Job 1:1-22. No Matter What Happens-May The Name Of The Lord Be Praised –my devotional Job 1:1-22 6-9-14 Key Verse: 1:21 Kevin E. Jesmer “and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be […]

A principle in communicating with teenagers – quote from Gary Chapman

By Kevin Jesmer on Tuesday, May 20th, 2014 | No Comments

A principle in communicating with teenagers- quote from Gary Chapman. This is from a book about parenting…but it can also be applied to campus ministry, for most students are teenagers. …”Parents who wish to be an influential part of their teenager’s reasoning process must shift from monologue to dialogue, from preaching to conversation, from dogmatism […]

Why Dads Matter. By Lois M. Collins & Marjorie Cortez. 2014

By Kevin Jesmer on Friday, February 28th, 2014 | No Comments

Why Dads Matter. By Lois M. Collins & Marjorie Cortez 2014 Link to original article MIDVALE, Utah — Jordan Ott was the third of his mother’s six children, born over the course of four marriages. By age 8, he’d had two step-dads; his brothers and sisters had more or fewer based on […]

7-crippling parenting behaviors that keep children from growing into leaders- Kathy Caprino

By Kevin Jesmer on Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 | No Comments

7-crippling parenting behaviors that keep children from growing into leaders- Kathy Caprino Forbes magazine 1-14-14 Link to the original article (The magazine did not allow copying and pasting.)

ENGAGE! Your Child, Parenting Class. Focus – Ages 0 – 12 years

By Kevin Jesmer on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 | No Comments

ENGAGE! Your Child Parenting Class. Focus – Ages 0 – 12 years Sunday, January 19, 2014 – 6:00-8:00 pm at CCA Pastor Steve will be focusing on the foundations and goals of parenting. Before we can answer any of the “how to” questions of parenting it is critical to understand the biblical reason and foundation for parenting. During our […]

11-25-13. 1 Kings 1:1-27. BE ALERT AND OBEY GOD – my devotional

By Kevin Jesmer on Monday, November 25th, 2013 | No Comments

11-25-13. 1 Kings 1:1-27. BE ALERT AND OBEY GOD – my devotional 1 Kings 1:1-27 […]

The Passion of Parenting. By CHARLES M. BLOW 11-7-13

By Kevin Jesmer on Friday, November 8th, 2013 | No Comments

The Passion of Parenting. By CHARLES M. BLOW Link to original article I’ve been a single dad for 13 years. As with most single parents — and indeed with most parents — it hasn’t always been easy. People sometimes say that parenting is the toughest job you’ll ever love. But I believe that parenting is sometimes […]

7 Things a Pastor’s Kid Needs from a Father-a blog by #Barnabas Piper# posted on Gospel Coalition

By Kevin Jesmer on Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 | No Comments

7 Things a Pastor’s Kid Needs from a Father #Barnabas Piper# works in marketing and acquisitions at #Moody Publishers# in Chicago. He is the son of #John Piper.# Link to the article Pastors, your position is a demanding one, and those demands bring unique struggles on your family. A pastor’s wife bears a great burden, […]

9/12/12. Joshua 24:14-33. CHOOSE WHOM YOU WILL SERVE-devotional

By Kevin Jesmer on Saturday, September 15th, 2012 | No Comments

9/12/12. Joshua 24:14-33. CHOOSE WHOM YOU WILL SERVE-devotional Joshua 24:14-33 Key Verse: 24:14-15 Kevin Jesmer NIU UBF Wednesday, September 12, 2012 “’Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD […]

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