What is the difference in these two closely related words empathy and sympathy? Empathy is the ability to mutually experience the thoughts, emotions, and direct…
Author: Linda Ranson Jacobs
The Brain and the Power of Being Intentional
Take a moment to think of someone you care about or someone that has impacted your life in a positive way. There are a lot…
The Power of Being Intentional
Many children’s church workers and volunteers fall into ministering to the child of divorce. What do I mean by that? These kids show up at…
How To Encourage Children of Divorce
Last week when we talked about the power of encouragement, so this week let’s go deeper in the power of encouragement. Many children’s leaders actually…
The Power of Encouragement and Children of Divorce
Have you ever thought about the power of encouragement? Most of us try to encourage children that come to our church. We do this because…
I Hate Divorce
“‘I hate Divorce,’ says the Lord God of Israel” For some church leaders and children’s workers, it may be hard to truly understand what happens…
Using Music to Sooth the Soul of Children of Divorce
When working with the child of divorce many people make the mistake of thinking these children are always sad, angry or confused. We forget that…
Casting Our Nets Wider
In the story in Luke 5:1-7 the fishermen had been fishing all night and they were not successful in catching fish. Jesus told the fishermen…
Divorce: The Post-It Note From Childhood
How many of us have ever used post-it notes? Post-it notes are cool plus they serve a purpose. They stick and they stick to almost…
Jack’s Story: Children of Divorce and the Peace of God
Divorce Ministry 4 Kids is now/ Hope 4 Hurting Kids We are in the process of updating all articles and information from this site and moving…