What’s Standing In Your Way?
Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” Matthew 16:23 At first glance these words … Continue reading →
‘Godly Play’ – a fresh approach to wondering.
At the end of last year I (Penny Reeve) decided to attend a training course to become an accredited Godly Play Storyteller and Door-person. It was a quick decision – I’d only heard about the course a couple of weeks … Continue reading →
Helping Our Kids Recognize God’s Love
…God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:5b Valentine’s Day conjures up fun childhood memories like: red and pink construction paper hearts, paper-lace doilies, lollipops and chocolates. … Continue reading →
The Kitchen Table
I have noticed in some of the newer television programs that friends or families are shown eating meals in the family room while watching TV. So I wonder—what happened to the kitchen table? When I was growing up in the … Continue reading →
You’re My Favorite
A friend was dismayed recently by her own slip of the tongue. As she was tucking in her three-year-old son for the night, she found herself whispering, “You’re my favorite.” Horrors! Did that make her a bad mother…or just an … Continue reading →
Valentine Day Games that Celebrate God’s Love
There is just less than two weeks until Valentine’s Day. As with any holiday, I always look for ways to honor Christ. One idea to honor Christ this Valentine Day is to consider having a Valentine Day party with games designed … Continue reading →