Asking Hard Questions
According to Barna.com three out of five children raised in the church leave by the time they are fifteen. Most never return. I don’t doubt those findings. I see it in my own church and in my own family. So … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Family Life
Benefits of Laughter
Proverbs 17:22a (NIV) says, “A cheerful heart is good medicine.” This idea is spot on target. Scientific research verifies that laughter carries many benefits. How? According to the Mayo Clinic, when you laugh, your body releases endorphins. This chemical relieves … Continue reading →
Bible Verse Word Puzzles, Vol. 11: Matthew-John
This week, we begin traveling through the New Testament with our Scripture memorization activities for kids. The hardest part of today’s unit was choosing which verses to include! How do you look at the entirety of the Gospels and pick … Continue reading →
Resources for Fireside Chats
Looking for some audiobooks for those chilly days and nights that can foster conversation in your home? All kids can warm up to at least one of these stories—the images and lessons will be remembered for years.
Continue reading →Fears and Spooky Times
Halloween causes many Christians to cringe and wonder what to do. It’s also a time young children feel scared. Choose to counter the spooky by engaging children in discovering truth, trusting God when afraid, and finding the good things to … Continue reading →
A Rainy Day
The lightning crackled and the thunder boomed. When the storm passed and left the pouring rain, my neighbor’s littles were out gathering eggs with their mom, playing in the rain. These were homeschooled children. They weren’t missing school or recess. … Continue reading →