Try this first Advent candle reading with your family. Imagine your kitchen table at Christmastime. Little voices hush as small fingers flick off all the lights in the house. All that is left is darkness. And stillness. These Advent Candle readings have become...
Understand the message of the Christian faith more deeply through the Grinch Gospel. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is one of my favorite Christmas movies (and books) because it’s much deeper than meets the eye. In fact, our communal friend has a...
One year, my preschooler announced, “Mom, Christmas is really about the presents…” I waited with bated breath for the rest. “…because God gave us Jesus!” Phew! When my middle son was 3, he encountered Christmas for the first time in...
You walk into a bookstore anytime in November or December and are inundated by the smell of eggnog-flavored coffee and stacks of Christmas picture books. Most of them are some variation of Santa, elves, reindeer, gift-giving, and good feelings. But where are all the...
INSIDE: how to explain the resurrection to a child, and a free printable conversation guide! Resurrection Sunday in 2018 happened shortly after I had a major surgery, so, for the first time in years, I wasn’t in charge of the Children’s Ministries that...
I am a mom and writer with over a decade of experience as Children’s Ministries Director. I believe that every Christian parent can confidently nurture deep faith roots in their kids through little habits that add up over time. My devotionals and children’s books will help you cultivate faith-filled moments with your kids. Learn more about how I can help you here.
