It was my turn to give the children’s sermon this past Sunday, and I was planning to follow the lectionary with a message about Christ as our good Shepherd, when opportunity knocked. My husband and I had purchased several baby … Continue reading →
I believe it’s important to encourage children to read magazines. In school or at Sunday School they may get short 4 page mini-magazines, but hopefully they get a Christian magazine, maybe one that’s just fun, and maybe one about nature … Continue reading →
One of my favorite activities with my kids was reading books together. One of the reasons I enjoyed it was that I could sit! Moms are busy and often on their feet. Having some moments to sit and read for … Continue reading →
As I write this, I have the windows open in my office. It isn’t summer yet, but summer is surely just around the corner. If you are a parent, a grandparent, or the caregiver of a child, I am sure … Continue reading →
On the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter, we celebrated my father-in-law’s life with a funeral service that he planned before he passed away. After the funeral we traveled to the cemetery where he was laid to rest next to … Continue reading →
Tomorrow is Easter! It is the day that we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, a day of joyous celebration. How can we help children remember the important message of Easter? Elementary age kids often remember from doing something. Here are two ideas … Continue reading →