Author Archives: CEF GGA

By Lydia Kaiser  Do you wonder if your children are going to make it through some of the difficult tests life will throw at them? Do we have to go live on poverty street and make the kids walk ten miles in snow to school so we know they’re hardy enough to make it? No,Continue reading “Helping Kids Overcome Hardship”

We often look at our lives, and feel our prayers have gone unanswered then ask “when is He going to show up?”.  I have asked myself that a time or two. We have to have patience during the in between times while we are waiting on God to work.. We also have to have faith that thingsContinue reading “Are you tired of waiting?”

By Sarah Porch and Lydia Kaiser  I’m part of a generation that experienced the evolution of technology from chunky box monitors, desk tops, and flip phones to thin tablets and smart phones. For many teachers and parents, the constant changes in technology are overwhelming. It can cause us to feel unconnected to young people who quickly adopt new technologyContinue reading “Competing with Technology for a Kid’s Attention”

               It is the height of summer, and many people are choosing to spend some time outside with the 4th coming up. There will be fireworks, cookouts, family time, and lots of laughter. For some though, this can bring a different set of challenges. It is bathing suit, tank tops, and the season for dresses.Continue reading “A Godly Image”

There are a lot of things that we can invest in and there are different resources of ours that we can choose to invest. This can be a tricky area. How do you spend your time? Are there areas where you invest a little too much of your resources? How can we invest with aContinue reading “How do you invest?”

               Prayer is one of the cornerstones of the Christian beliefs. It allows us to share time with God, hear from Him, and to express to Him where we are in life. A prayer can hold vigil for a loved one who is suffering, a cry of hope for a friend who feels lost, andContinue reading “Teaching a Child to Pray”

               Mom’s play a vital role in a child’s development. They help shape their character, beliefs and dreams for the future. It’s no secret that mother’s have a tough job. Most mothers have a job as well. There are times when they get burnt out, and that is understandable. Today, I am here to giveContinue reading “The Mark of a Mother”

                Here at CEF we are looking at the closing/ending of a few things. School is ending, clubs will be coming to an end for the season, and the Human Race is almost over. We are excited for all of the areas of opportunity we have had throughout this season and we look forward toContinue reading “Racing Towards The Finish Line”

Pair & Share                Did you know that I know that there are things you can do better than me?….Interesting thought isn’t it? We so often react out of a place that’s so opposite of that, knowledge of things that we can do better than someone else. Did you also know you were made toContinue reading “Pair & Share”

                I admit to struggling sometimes with taking a look around the world and wondering if God still cares, if He is still here. We (CEFGGA) are facing some challenges, our families and friends are, people are dealing with war, there are prayers going up all over the world for things we can’t begin toContinue reading “God is STILL present!”