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Bedtime Prayers With Children

04 April | by Tony Kummer

One of the greatest blessings of being a dad is tucking my little ones in each night. Like most families, we have a routine that includes a bedtime prayer for the children. Sometimes it’s just one of the scripture blessings I’ve memorized, and sometimes it’s more specific intercession. But there is something about the bedtime [...]

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MP3 Parenting Conference “Raising Great Kids”

31 March | by Tony Kummer

Justin Childers has posted the Mp3 audio from a parenting conference. Topics included homeschooling vs public school, family worship, adoption, the role of the church and discipline.

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A Model Prayer For Parents

30 November | by Tony Kummer

Teaching parents to pray is a task that is often overlooked in children’s ministry. But when you think about it, there are few things that will have as much eternal impact on the kids in your church. When dads and moms pray, they join their petitions to God’s desires.
My friend, Trevin Wax, is education minister [...]

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Are Christmas Gifts Dangerous For A Child’s Soul?

25 November | by Tony Kummer

“If I only get that – then I’ll really be happy,” she said.
I was amazed. “You don’t really believe that? Do you?”
“Yes, it will make me happy . . .. I know it will.”
This was a conversation I had last week with a child from our church. It reminded me of the spiritual dangers of [...]

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Sharing Jesus: It’s just a walk across the street

08 May | by Tony Kummer

“Hey Daddy, I have an idea that we can do before school is out.”
It was Wednesday night. My son and I were driving home from church. He is a typical 7-year old, full of big ideas and the energy to make them happen. We had just talked about building a new doghouse over the [...]

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Bible Verses For Mother’s Day

25 March | by Tony Kummer

Here is a list of Bible verses and quotes I’ve put together for Mother’s Day. These could be used in writing mother’s day greetings cards, mother’s day sermons, mother’s day Sunday school lessons or crafts. Leave me a comment if I’ve left off your favorite scripture for mother’s day.
Jesus Arranged For His Mother’s Care Before [...]

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Saying Goodbye To My Foster Girls

21 March | by Tony Kummer

Update: The girls came back and left again, then came back a third time! We’ve been able to adopt the younger of the two and the older will be with us until she graduates. Thanks for all your prayers and feedback!
This morning, I took our two foster girls home. We’ve had them since November, but [...]

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Children, Parenting & Spiritual Warfare

20 February | by Tony Kummer

This article was written by Brent Thomas, Teaching Pastor and an Elder of Grace Community Church in Glen Rose, TX. You can find more of Brent’s articles on his website titled Colossians 3:16
As you might know, we are currently (and very expectantly) expecting our fourth boy. Lord willing, Eli Calvin will be here very [...]

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Mario Doesn’t Live Here

29 January | by Tony Kummer

My friend Trevin Wax just posted a great article on his website titled Dear Dad and Mom, Thanks for Shooting Mario. It’s a public thank you note to his parents for setting responsible limits on his video game exposure as a child. He writes:

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“My Church” by David

11 December | by Tony Kummer

Here is another post by my 7 year old son, David:
I go to church at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH.
I go to Sunday school. My Mom is my Teacher. It is very fun!
I go to sanctuary. I sing. I go to children’s church …! It is fun! Some times, I stay in sanctuary.

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Bible Verses About Parents, Children, Mothers & Fathers

02 November | by Tony Kummer

Here is a long list of Bible verses that talk about parenting, child instruction, mothers and fathers. Leave me a comment if I’ve left off your favorite.

Ephesians 6:1-4 ESV Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. (2) “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with [...]

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A Post By David

21 October | by Tony Kummer

My name is David Kummer. Anyway, I am 6 years old. I am smart. If you don’t know, Tony Kummer is my Dad. He is a good Dad. He plays with me. We play Star Wars! And yesterday we went on a big airplane!

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Biking With My Boys

04 October | by Tony Kummer

My oldest son is almost seven and my youngest is almost two. One thing we love to do is ride our bikes. Over the last few weeks, our Indiana weather has been just right. We headed out tonight just after dinner. Twice around the neighborhood and then off to the “adventure way.” That’s Kummer speak [...]

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A Little Something For Moms

27 September | by Tony Kummer

My wife showed me this video tonight. Laughter is a good stress buster. I hope this encourages you. Email readers may have to click through to the website to view the video.
And Guys – send this one to your wife.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_oc1j5NakY
Anita Renfroe is a Christian comedian, who will be speaking at the upcoming Women of [...]

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