So how do you explain Good Friday and Easter Sunday to a four-year-old child? The story of the crucifixion and resurrection is difficult for adults to comprehend, let alone young children. Well, the key to explaining anything to young children is to use language … Continue reading →
On a daily basis I find myself reminding my girls the same things over and over – hang up your backpack, dishes go in the sink, brush your teeth, put your clothes in the hamper – a seemingly endless list. Often … Continue reading →
We’ve all stood aghast and listened as our child told a whopper of a lie. Sometimes they’re so outrageous you don’t know whether to laugh or cry! Some lies seem harmless and indeed may be. But others can be signals … Continue reading →
Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story Author: Jan & Mike Berenstain ISBN: 978-0-310-72087-4 SRP: $4.99 Reviewed By: Melissa Staehli … Continue reading →
The donkey has a story to tell about the crucifixion on Palm Sunday. This skit requires two people, the donkey and a translator. To pull it off effectively the person in the role of donkey must be willing to look … Continue reading →
Recently I had the opportunity to be part of a radio interview based around an article I’d written for Priority! magazine. The article, entitled “Radical Forgiveness,” relates the story of my friends Chuck and Auburn Sandstrom. In 2009, Chuck was … Continue reading →