INSIDE: Christian Easter books that share the Gospel message in addition to telling the actual story of the first Easter. Have you ever gotten a little stuck when trying to share the Easter story with kids? You might get stuck on the Christian lingo we use, like “Jesus’ blood washes away our sins” which sounds […]
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More Than a Bunny: How To Teach Kids About The Real Meaning of Easter
Teaching kids (and adults) about the real meaning of Easter! Easter is coming! And with it, the eggs and bunnies and chicks. But while Easter might currently be celebrated as an Ode to Spring with its bunnies and eggs and plastic-grass-filled-baskets, that is not why Christians celebrate it. You may have heard a rumor that […]
5 Engaging Ways To Keep Christ in Christmas For Your Kids
INSIDE: 5 ways to keep Christ in Christmas with your young children One year, my 5-year-old son announced, “Mom, Christmas really is about the presents…” I cocked my head and looked at him, wondering if there was more to his announcement, “…because God gave us Jesus!” I let out my breath in a sigh. I […]
What Does The Resurrection Mean For Moms?
We talk a lot about Jesus being the substitute for us when he died on the cross, but why does the resurrection matter? When I was a child, I read a story about a boy who, through his own greed, became a dragon. He was a horrid, self-centred child, and becoming a dragon basically showed […]
3 Simple ways to prepare for Easter as a family
I had an argument with my son yesterday. My point: Easter is more important than Christmas, because without Easter, Christmas would be meaningless. His point: Christmas is more important than Easter, because you wouldn’t have Easter without Christmas. We ended at a stalemate. Probably because both are important! Do you find that it seems so […]
A Fun And Memorable Way To Encourage Thankfulness In Your Home
Developing a thankful heart in our kids is a top priority for many families, and one that becomes a bigger priority when autumn (and Thanksgiving) rolls around! I know that gratitude makes a huge difference in our kids’ mental health but that it’s not always easy for kids. So I cooked up some […]