Parenting with Grace
I remember a time when I was a teen and had really disappointed my parents. I had made a bad decision, one I knew I shouldn’t make. I felt awful, even shed tears, and wondered how I’d be punished. But … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Parenting
New Life and New Challenges
Spring is finally making its way to New England. Though there are still some frosty nights, signs of new life are everywhere. A family of deer–including three little ones–comes into our yard to feed in the early evenings. The crocus … Continue reading →
Keeping Kids Keeping Faith
“As many as 50% of children raised in Christian families drop out of church during their transition from primary school to high school.” This is what I heard at a recent children’s ministry conference. The speaker was David Goodwin, an … Continue reading →
Children’s Book Day
Did you know that today is International Children’s Book Day? Also known as ICBD, this special day was first celebrated in 1967 in conjunction with Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday on April 2. Best known for his fairly tales, the Danish … Continue reading →
April Fool!
When you least expect it, the phrase will ring out in a sing-song voice: “April Fool!” Giggles will proclaim that you’re the unsuspecting victim of a prank. Or maybe you’re the schemer, trying not to laugh as you stalk your … Continue reading →
Easter Continues
The Easter season. We are always happy that Jesus rose! Some churches celebrate Easter until Pentecost (50 days after Easter). Keep celebrating that Jesus gives us new life in heaven with these activities: Daily greet each other with the phrase … Continue reading →