At the end of last year I (Penny Reeve) decided to attend a training course to become an accredited Godly Play Storyteller and Door-person. It was a quick decision – I’d only heard about the course a couple of weeks … Continue reading →
I’m a reader. I love reading books in any format, whether the good old paper version or an electronic version on my smartphone or Nook. I find I’m reading more and more electronically, including my devotions. Last year I used … Continue reading →
Children are used to people having first, middle, and last names, so it is easy for them to assume that Christ is Jesus’ last name. The name Jesus was not new when our baby Jesus was born. Many people were … Continue reading →
When you’re dealing with something you’d rather not be dealing with … when you’re feeling anxious, fearful, worried, pressured … what do you do? Photo by prideandvegudice / CC BY Go shopping? Clean house? Dump a month’s worth of complaints … Continue reading →
Our church has had a guest speaker off and on for the past few months who has focused on evangelism. The Great Commission spoken by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew reads, “Therefore go and make disciples of all … Continue reading →
After the busy holiday season is over, the beginning of a new year often prompts us to get back to a regular routine of reading the Bible, or find a new devotional to inspire us. Instant Messages from God’s Word … Continue reading →