Sunday school leaders, Bible class teachers, children’s ministry workers – these are the people that strive away each week preparing, teaching, encouraging and praying for the children in our community. They rarely take sick days – not because they don’t … Continue reading →
On Palm Sunday the children from the preschool department came marching down the aisle waving their palm branches and singing their hearts out. One of the songs they sang was a song from my generation, “Praise Him, Praise Him, all … Continue reading →
The Story of Easter Author: Christopher Doyle Illustrator: John Haysom Picture Book: 29 pages Publisher: Concordia Publishing House (2005) Language: English ISBN 13: 978-0-7586-0837-6 ISBN 10: 0-7586-0837-3 List price: $7.99 Reviewed By: Janice D. Green Rating: I have wanted to write … Continue reading →
It seems every holiday, these days, comes complete with craft ideas, gift ideas, Pinterest boards, and plenty of suggestions for how to celebrate. It can be overwhelming! Most people are just trying to figure out how to get laundry done, … Continue reading →
For some Christians, the observance of Lent begins this week. And that reminds me of a quote from Benjamin Franklin: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” What does Lent have to do with Ben Franklin’s wise quote? … Continue reading →
Society pushes us to want more, always reach for the next rung on the ladder, be more, do more, live more. Advertising tries to tell us and our children that what we have is not enough, that there’s always something … Continue reading →