People begin making resolutions for the new year at a pretty young age. Sometimes parents can guide the preteen’s resolutions by encouraging them to start a new devotional for the new year. What are the benefits of devotionals for preteens? … Continue reading →
Did your family participate in the 25 Books for Christmas fun this year? Crystal Bowman posted about it here. I posted about a spin on the same idea for older kids. Now what? Maybe you have lots of new books … Continue reading →
Just a few days before Christmas many families are putting the finishing touches on decorations, wrapping countless gifts, and preparing for guests. Each of those activities obviously can invite the cultivation of traditions. Everyone enjoys displaying and seeing their favorite … Continue reading →
Don’t you love the Christmas season and all the beautiful carols and hymns! I do! Today I sang in two different Christmas concerts in two different churches and thoroughly loved taking part in both. But even though I love the carols … Continue reading →
Around the world, families are preparing to celebrate Christmas, displaying Nativity scenes, and making precious memories with their families. But in many parts of the world, families can do none of that. They must follow Christ in secret, sometimes even … Continue reading →
Father. A title that evokes joy or sadness, blame or gratitude, depending on your personal experience. One thing it does not evoke is indifference. Four names of the Christ-child from the prophet Isaiah. And one of those names is Everlasting … Continue reading →