Praying Hearts
Gimmee, gimmee, gimmee. I love the Christmas season, but the commercialism brings out the selfishness in all of us. Selfishness is the default response of our natural human nature.
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Three Reasons to Give Kids Devotionals
Devotionals are popular gifts at birthdays and Christmas. Perhaps you are wrapping up your shopping for a child or preteen. Your family may be following the four gift tradition: something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something … Continue reading →
Seven Family Activities Around the Christmas Tree
The countdown to Christmas is in full swing. If you’re anything like me, you’ve only just put your tree up, you still have presents to buy and cards to send. I’m definitely a last-minute shopper, but I also yearn to … Continue reading →
Christmas card and puzzles for kids
Looking for cards and puzzles you can use with your students? Here is a Christmas card for kids with a wordsearch puzzle in it about the very first Christmas when baby Jesus was born. You can click here to download … Continue reading →
Save Educational Gifts for New Year’s Day
When our children were little we started a new tradition to celebrate the New Year. We read about creation and newness in the Bible and then we celebrated new starts. This included giving children (or the family) new books and … Continue reading →
How to Host a Shepherd’s Dinner
A Shepherd’s Dinner is a fun family activity that the youngest (and oldest) family members can enjoy. The night Jesus was born, the shepherds “watched their flocks at night” (Luke 2:8) You and your family are about to become some … Continue reading →