Touch the Magi
We gathered for our family Christmas. The little ones played, opened gifts, and played some more. My son called his children to get ready to go since it was a ways back up the mountain. The least one came into … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Faith
Radical Hospitality and the Christmas Story
As story tellers, we all know the important role the evil villain plays in a story. And for most of us, we grew up learning about the villain of the Christmas story: the cruel innkeeper who turned Mary and Joseph … Continue reading →
Neighborly Christmas Cheer to Promote Peace
The second most important commandment is like this one. And it is, “Love others as much as you love yourself.” Luke 22:39 cev Christmas is a great time to show love to neighbors. Make plans now of activities that are doable. I … Continue reading →
THANK YOU, OMU! by Oge Mora and Five Ways Your Family Can Serve Others at Thanksgiving
Have you ever given until you have nothing left? That is what happens to the main character of Thank you, Omu! written and illustrated by Oge Mora. This beautiful picture book is a Caldecott winner that was published by Little … Continue reading →
Lions and Tigers and Fears! Oh My!
It’s Halloween in the season some call Falloween. I’m Karen Whiting and want to share a little today about the season. Personally, I prefer the slogan “Falling for Jesus.” It is a day that many children have fear and far … Continue reading →
God’s Not Dead
My head spins each time I lesson plan for the teen Bible Class I teach for our local high school. How can I make this lesson relevant? How can I keep them engaged?
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