It’s gonna be a great summer! I say that every year. This year it started as a routine conversation. I was chatting with some ten year olds at my church about the upcoming summer vacation. I heard the usual responses. … Continue reading →
Are the children in your family counting down the days until summer? Most likely they are looking forward to sleeping a little later, spending time with friends, playing on a sports team, going to camp, going on vacation, and seeing … Continue reading →
I’ve been reading a new Bible story book with my youngest child. It’s beautifully illustrated, peppered with questions to stimulate discussion and he’s really enjoying it. We’ve progressed through a variety of story Bibles over the past few years, some … Continue reading →
The prodigal son and the good Samaritan–two people the world ignored and rejected, but two people the Lord redeemed and called into service. One suffered the consequences of his poor choices; one suffered the sting of racism. Each of us … Continue reading →
In my last resource roundup, I shared some resources for the parables of Jesus including the sower and the seed. This week, I’m rounding up resources about the parable of the talents and the lost sheep and coin. Parable of … Continue reading →
As I write this, I have the windows open in my office. It isn’t summer yet, but summer is surely just around the corner. If you are a parent, a grandparent, or the caregiver of a child, I am sure … Continue reading →