Dream Big Ministries

06/08/2014

Synergy Wins

Anyone who has served in children’s and youth ministries understands the difference between the two. Despite the connection between Millennials and Generation Z kids, today’s culture is amplifying that contrast. Without precaution, these sibling ministries could become disconnected if their leaders aren’t intentional in remaining team players with ...

05/16/2014

Keeping Our Balance

Most adults rank themselves very low at maintaining balance in their life. Like the traveler who crams everything into their carry-on to save fees and time, we attempt to squeeze as much as possible in our “carry-on lifestyles”. In the end, we may be faced paying a greater cost. Exceeding our limits without having balance can lead to depletion and ...

04/25/2014

Expanding Your Capacity

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God is in the stretching business. His purpose is to bring our divine potential into full maturity. Our capacities of body, soul, and spirit must be expanded. Only by being stretched will we develop into everyth...

03/30/2014

Take a New Grip

7 Principles to Persevere and Accomplish God's Desire for Your Life.
It is quite obvious we are prone to give up on our goals and ambitions. Most of us are painfully aware that achieving our dreams—even God-given ones—calls for more strength than we often seem to have. We inevitably grow weak and a...

05/15/2013

When Kids’ Church Is Mundane - PART 1

02/15/2013

http://www.dreambigministries.org/blog/entry/the-imagineers-1

Since the creation of Disneyland—the original crown jewel of America’s family fun experience—Disney has wowed millions of visitors around the world with its multiple parks, resorts, and cruise ships. Leading in the design and development of these imaginative environments are groups of people known a...

01/23/2013

http://www.dreambigministries.org/blog/entry/the-power-of-new

“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun!” Isa. 43:19 NLTAre you a person who anxiously anticipates the next version of an iPhone, iPad, or next innovative gadget? Maybe you’re predictably impulsive with the unveiling of each season’s fashion designs? Are you occasionally victi...

05/22/2012

http://www.dreambigministries.org/blog/entry/why-invest-in-children

According to a recent CNN Money report, the cost of raising a child from birth to the age of 18 is now estimated at $227,000. This expenditure is in large part the effort by caring parents to assure the well-being of their child's physical, emotional, and intellectual development. And although their...

04/14/2012

http://www.dreambigministries.org/blog/entry/letting-go-of-your-lucky-rabbit

At one time or another, we've all held onto some sort of good luck charm. I'm not referring to the traditional rabbit's foot, crystal, or penny that promised you such fortune, but rather the thing in your life you trust to sustain you financially or emotionally. Translated in a practical sense, it c...

02/03/2012

Our society is becoming increasing intolerant with delays. Our reactions in traffic jams and at airport check-ins confirm that. In fact, any minor hindrance that threatens our ETA usually frustrates us to the max (I'll weave through a crowded parking lot just to avoid a few speed bumps). It's because we've adopted the philosophy "anything that impedes our timetable must be eluded at all cost". And there can be a cost for our impatience. It comes in the form of speeding tickets, accident deductibles, or verbal outbursts that can do irreparable damage.
http://www.dreambigministries.org/blog/entry/speed-bumps

01/21/2012

In Seclusion “You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion,…” Psalm 139:15 NLT

Where do you get your best ideas? In the shower? During your morning commute? Regardless of where your inspiration flows, most would agree it commonly occurs here—in seclusion.

01/11/2012

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