VOILA! A Disappearing Sin Object Lesson For Kids
You can use this disappearing sin object lesson for children’s ministry or at home with your kids! I have three boys, and they each approach sin in different ways. One is incredibly aware of his sin – he lashes out in anger and is usually called on it...
What is Ash Wednesday? (+ How To Do It With Kids)
Ash Wednesday was not part of my upbringing, but a few years ago I had a hunch that there was something deeply meaningful about Ash Wednesday, but because it kept sneaking up on me, I never had time to figure it out in time. You are reading this, now, so I assume you...
40 Lent Activities for Families (that are simple and FUN!)
The season of Lent covers the 40-day period before Easter. Each year it starts on a different date (because Easter moves around), although always on Ash Wednesday. If you are looking for Lent activities for families (either your family or the families in your...
How to Pray Psalms With Kids (and learn about God at the same time)
Learn HOW to pray Psalms with kids and WHAT we can actually teach our kids about God through the Psalms, by author Sarah Keeling. Wouldn’t it be amazing if your kids could use the Bible to learn who God is, and then offer Him prayers based on His attributes?...
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...