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Comment on Build, Destroy, Build Again! by Lauri

Lauri — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:46:20 +0000

Thanks for that reminder, Karl. I needed to hear that.

Comment on Build, Destroy, Build Again! by Ben

Ben — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:14:21 +0000

Thanks Karl. That’s exactly what I needed to hear. Too often I’ve been discouraged when everything I’ve been building seems to get knocked down. It’s good to be reminded of this. Thank you, God bless.

Comment on Andy and the Ants NOW Available by Angel in Tx

Angel in Tx — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:14:40 +0000

I ordered it! Just reading the description I know I will use this over and over.

Comment on Should You Explain the Secular History of Easter? by kidologist

kidologist — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:40:07 +0000

I figured you were kidding, but I wanted to clarify just to make sure no one misunderstood that I wasn’t saying not to use eggs or bunnies, but just not to focus too much on the history of them. I know you well and that you do a great job teaching!

Comment on Should You Explain the Secular History of Easter? by Commander Bill

Commander Bill — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:38:55 +0000

The first part was in jest… I did have a typical Easter basket there where I could share Jesus with any aspect of it. I talked about it, but ultimately the point was that whether you got a basket or not (one family of children did not get baskets at home), the focus on Easter is what Jesus did for us.

I gave the kids that wanted one a “peep” to remind them to tell their “peeps” about Jesus.

Comment on Should You Explain the Secular History of Easter? by kidologist

kidologist — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:51:04 +0000

Yo Bill! I didn’t say you couldn’t USE eggs and bunnies! I used a bunnie to greet the kiddos (I taught Kindergarten) and I gave all the kids an egg with “something special” inside! It was empty! And talked about how “empty” isn’t always bad! Since when the Mary’s went to the tomb and found it empty, it meant Jesus was ALIVE! I read the Matthew 28 passage, and then gave them all 3 pieces of candy and encouraged them to put the 3 pieces into their egg and keep this egg separate and eat only one a day for the next three days so they can feel how long Jesus’ friends had to wait to see their friend Jesus alive again. The point wasn’t to not use eggs and bunnies, but to not dwell on the secure history of why we have eggs and bunnies as a part of our Easter celebration. I mentioned only in passing that we often see eggs and bunnies at Easter because they represent “new life” – but JESUS is the one who can REALLY bring New Life, because He can raise us from the dead and give us Eternal Life in Heaven!

Comment on Should You Explain the Secular History of Easter? by Bill Gunter

Bill Gunter — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:50:35 +0000

Oh man, there goes my lesson for tomorrow. I just bought an Easter basket full of Easter goodies to use…..but I agree. My thought is to share that though some may spend a lot of time focused on the bunny and eggs….the thing to focus on is Jesus, then spend the bulk of the time focused on the new life in Him.

Great thoughts Karl.

Comment on Send Your Kids on a Resurrection HUNT! by kidologist

kidologist — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:52:38 +0000

As mentioned in the product description, the recommended age range is 7-13. That said, the game is based on the classic game CLUE, so it will depend on the kids’ ability to do some basic deductive thinking as they ask other kids which cards they have and check off which they have and try to figure out which are face down in the center of the playing area. Reading is helpful.

Comment on Send Your Kids on a Resurrection HUNT! by Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:40:56 +0000

What is the recommended age range for this hunt?

Comment on Teaching My Son Innovation at Burger King by Fr. Jabriel

Fr. Jabriel — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:26:59 +0000

That is a wonderful lesson. It’s awesome how God drops such powerful teachable moments in our laps. If only we keep our eyes open, right? Thanks for sharing that inspirational moment. May we all be blessed to teach our children how to reach for their God-given potential!

Comment on WATCH by kidologist

kidologist — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 07:13:38 +0000

Thanks! Yes, those were fun days ‘table hopping’ at the Rock n’ Roll McDonald’s in downtown Chicago as their ‘house magician.’ I not only got a lot of magic practice, but learned a lot about reading people, adapting my style to different personality and humor types, and how to manage repetition, when I was doing routines and jokes hundreds of times. I even learned how to work with drunk people! A great training ground for ministry. Tho I don’t deal with many drunks – just occasional irate parents or volunteers, which can be similar!! LOL

Comment on WATCH by Cass

Cass — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:02:05 +0000

good to “see” you again :) ‘member your magic shows at the 50′s McDonalds lol

Comment on REVIEW: The Lost Medallion by The Lost Medallion: Movie Review | Glen Woods

The Lost Medallion: Movie Review | Glen Woods — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:36:13 +0000

[...] The best storytelling shows, rather than merely describing. The Lost Medallion navigates what looked to be a tricky balance between telling and showing with admirable deftness. Rather than offer a detailed description of the film here, I wish instead to share my personal reaction. A well-written detailed review by film critic Richard Propes may be found here. My friend Karl Bastian also offers an excellent perspective on his blog here. [...]

Comment on The Pastor of Sandwich by Tom Bump

Tom Bump — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:43:54 +0000

Josh was truly amazing!! That was so much fun and sure made CPC13 a great time. I love the creativity, only wish we were all together so we could do it more often!

Comment on Hobbit Huddle – The Lure of Adventure! by Tim O'Neill

Tim O'Neill — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:18:07 +0000

Great analysis. I own the LOTR trilogy on DVD, but I have not watched them yet pending my reading of the original novels (I got the complete set, with the Hobbit, for Christmas!). I’ve started reading the Hobbit and was immediately struck by the things you have mentioned, particularly the fact that Gandolf saw something great in Bilbo. What a challenge for the new year!

Comment on 12 Days of Christmas Toybox Tales! #2 by kidologist

kidologist — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:42:14 +0000

Thanks! These were a lot of fun to make, they were done in front of a live audience and the kids LOVED them, see toyboxtales.com

Comment on 12 Days of Christmas Toybox Tales! #2 by Werner

Werner — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:39:16 +0000

So creative. Need to get my inner creativity out of the ground :)

Comment on When There Are No Answers by Josh Meyer

Josh Meyer — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 06:55:50 +0000

Well said, Karl.

Comment on Why Minister to Children? by Glen Leathers

Glen Leathers — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:34:37 +0000

Thanks for letting me use this for my January Kids Inc. newsletter. Here is how I used it!

Being in Children’s Ministry for 15 years brings a lot of stirring questions from people such as is this what you want to do the rest of your life? Don’t you want to move up in the Ministry and do something else? This causes me to reflect on why I do what I do.
So, why have I thrown my life away for ministry to children?

[blog post quoted]

Comment on Why Minister to Children? by Richard Blevins

Richard Blevins — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:38:00 +0000

Amen! Thank you for allowing God to use you to speak to children!

Comment on Why Minister to Children? by David L. Barnes

David L. Barnes — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:40:43 +0000

Wow, Karl, how well I can identify with this blog! Just a Kids Pastor…Hah! After 18 years as Kids Pastor at the same church (watching God bless our church with tremendous growth, much because our lead pastor made ministering to kids and youth a core value of our church), I was asked by our lead pastor to step into a new role starting in September of this year- Campus Pastor of our church’s first multisite. I had mixed feelings, because at heart I will always be first a Kids Pastor. However, I’m excited by the thought that my ministry to kids will continue, but now through leaders that God will raise up at our multisite campus. My prayer is that I will have the opportunity to lead a congregation that will make it a priority to minister to the “greatest in the kingdom”.

One of the most rewarding things that I have experienced…in the past year is to see young people who grew up in our Kids Church, now becoming leaders in our and other Kids Ministries. When I see how much better prepared and trained the upcoming youth are, compared to where I started 18 years ago, I have great anticipation at what will be accomplished through them over the next 18 years.

Core Value:
Next-Gen – “Raising up the next generation of Christ-followers and leaders.”
“We’re not keeping this to ourselves,
we’re passing it along to the next generation—.
God’s fame and fortune,
the marvelous things he has done…….
So the next generation would know,
and all the generations to come—.
Know the truth and tell the stories.
so their children can trust in God…”
Psalm 78:4, 6 The Message.

Comment on Why Minister to Children? by Jenni Ho-Huan

Jenni Ho-Huan — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:48:33 +0000

Thanks Karl. Yes in the end it comes down to our expression of love for Jesus – and so going for what He loves. I am doing it in reverse.. after ministering to adults for more than 15 yrs and then now doing kids! haha. Much to learn and still praying for clarity!

Comment on Why Minister to Children? by Christina

Christina — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:21:14 +0000

This article came at the perfect time! I was feeling so unsettled, and all day God was reminding me of my calling. Then I got my newsletter, and God spoke loud and clear. Continue doing what I placed in your heart and hands to do. Times change, trends fade, but as long as there are people there will be children whose hearts need the light of God’s loved planted in their hearts:)

Comment on Why Minister to Children? by Merri Dennis

Merri Dennis — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:33:35 +0000

Karl,
Thank you so much for these affirming words. My mother served as a preschool minister for 27 years and I’ve been teaching preschool and elementary age kids for 25 years. I’ll be passing this article along.

Comment on Why Minister to Children? by kidologist

kidologist — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:31:17 +0000

Thanks for your kind comments on my blog! So glad you enjoyed the blog post! I’ve been blown away by the response in the last 24 hours, truly humbling to see the response in “likes” tweets, comments, etc.

Thanks so much for taking the time to respond!