Halloween and all the masks and darker costumes often scare children. That provides an opportunity to chat about truth, reality, and pretend. 1. Start with doing some optical illusions.Place a pencil in a glass and look at it from the … Continue reading →
It’s amazing to me when I think about all the things Jesus endured while He was here that seem like things He wouldn’t have “had” to do. He came to be the sinless sacrifice that would restore each of us … Continue reading →
I suppose it might be a bit early to write about Christmas shopping and gift giving, but the stores and advertisements are already beginning to point in this direction. My post has to do with thinking ahead rather than shopping. … Continue reading →
How do we find great books for Christian kids? If you are reading this, you may be thinking just that. After all, Christmas is coming. We want the children on our list to get books that affirm and challenge them … Continue reading →
One way to help children establish time each day to focus on God is with a good devotional book. This fall, two new kids devotionals go out of this world to reach tween readers. May the Faith Be With You: … Continue reading →
Halloween has become a somewhat controversial holiday. As a matter of fact, some readers are probably bristling right now because I just called it a holiday. I have mixed emotions about it. I know Halloween’s background is dark. But I … Continue reading →