The Surprisingly Simple Tradition That Will Bring Focus To Your Christmas
When I pull Advent candles out of their box, I run my fingers along their smooth surface and inhale their subtle scent. A lighter snaps and the wick shudders to life. One candle has the power to brighten the darkness but is incredibly fragile on its own. A single puff...
Try THIS instead of Elf-on-the-shelf this Advent season
Want to skip the Elf-on-the-shelf but still have oodles of fun with your kids? Try this Advent tradition instead! Written by Melinda Biel I grew up in a wonderful, God-loving, Jesus-preaching Christian home but for some reason I have not really learned how to...
Do THIS Teach Your Child About God In 30-Second Moments
Let’s talk about how to teach your child about God effectively without feeling like you have to DO it all or KNOW it all. Rex (my youngest) giggled as he stood behind the closed closet doors. I pretended to weep on the floor as Dodger slipped behind me and...
How To Read the Bible Every Day As A Busy Mom (without getting up at 4 am)
Busy moms want to know how to read the Bible every day, without getting up at 4 am or locking the kids out of the bathroom! Here are 4 tried-and-true ways. I hunched over the stove, tears dripping down my nose. “Why God?” Another wail came from...
A Gospel Presentation For Kids…In Just 3 Verses
Use this simple gospel presentation for kids or adults. It is more compelling to children than many other gospel presentations for kids because of the rich visual imagery of the Kingdom of God. I was sitting in the first row in my Invertebrates class at...