As parents, we lead by example. Knowing Christ has called us to have a servant’s heart (Luke 17:10), we actively seek opportunities where we can put this calling into action. But when our volunteer responsibilities overwhelm us, are we the … Continue reading →
Project Overview: This project requires paint, paper and yarn or ribbon. Depending on the ability of your child they may need help cutting out their hand print If you have young children at home you are no stranger to painting … Continue reading →
“O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike.” Luke 10:21 Our four-year-old granddaughter joined us for the Maundy Thursday service … Continue reading →
When I was teaching preschool, a mother of a four-year-old boy asked me when she should talk to her son about God. Since I was teaching in a Christian preschool, the question surprised me. And since I was recently married … Continue reading →
[Part I of 2 parts on the Sexualization of Our Children: Entertainment Media] The phrase, “It’s a brave new world,” is often used to extol the virtues of our ever-changing culture. Technological advances of the past 100 years seem to … Continue reading →
Has anyone ever encouraged you to eat past fullness? Perhaps as a child you had to eat everything on your plate before being excused. Or maybe you had to clean your plate in order to “earn” dessert. Unfortunately, these well-intentioned … Continue reading →