Welcome to our new school year! We are excited to share this year's theme: United in Battle! tbcanow.org...
I am sure we all can think of times when someone’s words crushed us and broke our hearts. But I am sure we can also think of those people who spoke life into us. Be THE ONE to speak life!...
The waves do not address every area of life, but they force you to ask God to help prepare you for whatever is coming....
As our belief in God transforms our hearts, our lives are completely changed, we become distinct in our identities that are reflections of God's grace and love. This Distinct Identity is what we long for, not as a requirement to be recognized, but as an expression of our love and devotion to Jesus....
Times sure have changed, but God is still the same. Isn’t it comforting to know that the Lord knows every hair on our heads and wants to hear from us with our prayers? Let us never forget that God is in control. ...
I wanted to make a difference, and I did my part. My teacher and I were a team, and we made God’s wishes come true. God created me to be a Christian and a smart student. No mask could prevent me from learning about the love God feels for me....
Spring is almost here. I don’t know if you are like me, but I love springtime! Trees grow their leaves; flowers bloom, birds build nests and lay their eggs. It feels like the earth is coming alive. Spring always brings my mind to Jesus Christ. Before He is in our life, we are dead inside. But once we invite Him into our lives to be our Savior, He gives us life and beauty....
God places things in our lives not to make us fear but to fully rely on Him. This can be holding many Christians back since we want to know why and how to fix it without going into the unknown....
You can feel the uncertainty in everyone's eyes, and the sense of insecurity can be felt in what used to be deemed the most stable any level of society, from jobs to churches, even in our schools. The reality of COVID continues to wrap its arms around like an amoeba's pseudopod engulfs its food...
The new year has barely started. The decorations have been put away, and we have closed the door on a year most of us are glad to see end. Exactly one year ago, we had no idea what 2020 had in store for us, any more than we currently know what this year will bring....
Wars Faced as a Working Mom We are at war. I'm not talking about our spirit warring against the flesh. Yes, there is a necessity to see this world for what it truly is and the daily battle we face as Christians. Unfortunately, I am referring to another kind of 'war'. You may have heard of it: "Mom Wars". You may have seen it in action; the commercials depicting the diffe...
Keep ReadingWhy Change isGOOD? "Changes are coming!" This phrase often strikes fear into the hearts of many, and perhaps, rightly so. Hearing this phrase from a CEO could indicate job cuts or reduction in salaries for employees. Hearing this phrase from a church pastor could cause tension in the congregation, and may even move members to utter the counter phrase, "But we've never don...
Keep Reading"For I know the plans I have for you declares The Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 If someone had told me 5 years ago that I would be sitting here writing a blog on why I became a preschool teacher I would have laughed in their face. Becoming a teacher was not in the plans that I had made for my future....
Keep ReadingAfter School Care is SO MUCH MORE Than Babysitting When I was growing up, children didn't go to After School Care- just about everyone's mother was a stay-at-home Mom. We simply walked home when school was over, where Mom had our snack waiting for us. A lot has changed since then. Schools aren't built in neighborhoods anymore and traffic has increased so much that walkin...
Keep Reading5 Healthy Habits to Put Preschool Bedtime Problems to Rest It is no secret that toddlers and preschoolers can have interesting sleep patterns. As preschoolers get closer to kindergarten age, they will naturally begin to develop new sleeping habits. Their bodies do not need as much rest as before, but many times they don't seem to get enough. Their bodies will react to nap...
Keep ReadingBy the time most commuters begin their morning routines, Triad's Kids Kafe staff has already served preschoolers breakfast - and that's just the warm-up. The opening of the church's Worship Center/Gym last June and its large commercial kitchen, walk-in refrigerators, freezers and other equipment made Kids Kafe possible and brought food service entirely in house.Whether it...
Keep ReadingControversy is one of the hardships that come with being a Christian. Unfortunately, it also encompasses the majority of the field of science. We are told in James that "the trying of our faith brings forth patience," and this does not exclude controversial topics of science. One of the most familiar controversies in science is the theory of evolution. As Christians, we k...
Keep ReadingWhen it comes to going to school for the first time, kids and parents have lots of concerns. From your child's fear of the new classroom to concerns about making friends, this exciting time can quickly become stressful. Here are a few tips on addressing you and your child's worries: Worry 1: He won't adjust to being in a strange place. A positive parent-teacher relations...
Keep ReadingI have noticed over the years that preschoolers bring their questions, thoughts, and worries to their preschool class with them. To help the children cope with their feelings about sensitive issuesI call them tender topicsthe teachers carefully choose books to read and discuss. You can do this with your child at home. Find the "right" book. Ask a teacher or a children's ...
Keep Reading"The Original Artist - In the beginning, God created" In the very beginning of time, GOD CREATED! In fact, the first thing we learn in the Bible is about His amazing creations. He wasn't reading or contemplatingHe was creating! He created the earth and everything in it. The beautiful sunrise, the glistening ocean and the melodious songs from a bird were all created b...
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