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 have a […]
Kid Faith
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 ministry), check out this comprehensive list! It is said that […]
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? This may seem like an impossible, […]
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 could blow it out. In […]
8 kid-approved ways to have a Jesus-focused Christmas
INSIDE: This Christmas, set out a few strategic toys to help your kids experience a Jesus-focused Christmas, through play. His chubby hands wrapped up the stuffed bear in a special blankie, then lowered the swaddled bear into a laundry basket. “Ni-night Jesus,” he said. I tucked him in, and made sure that the Jesus-bear was […]
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 celebrate Advent other than scarfing down chocolate from a cardboard window. […]