Last week I shared some arguments for limiting the reliance on paper based crafts (including handouts, worksheets, cut and paste etc) in children’s ministry settings. Over my next couple of posts I’m going to explore some alternative ideas. One of the … Continue reading →
It took Joseph, my nine-year-old grandson, six months to choose his birthday gift from me. His birthday is January 4th and that’s a time he is still engrossed in all his Christmas gifts. But, each month after the date passed, … Continue reading →
When my youngest daughter was young, she was shy. People who know her now would probably laugh at that because she’s a talkative, confident young woman today. But as a child, she often lowered her gaze or even hid behind me when … Continue reading →
Greetings, everyone! Today is my last post as a guest blogger and I had planned to write something eloquent and thought-provoking. I am sorry that is not the case! I have been battling a miserable case of shingles and … Continue reading →
One Sunday morning as I was making a last minute dash to the bathroom before putting on my clergy robes for worship, a mother and her young daughter stopped me in the hall. “Caroline has a question for you,” the … Continue reading →
I enjoy Pinterest where I find so much creativity. I like to explore photos related to books. This includes book Christmas trees made from stacking books to form a tree and adding lights and ornaments. Book art for kids shows … Continue reading →