Not a Fair Fight!
In 1 Samuel 17, the Army of Israel and the Philistine army are drawing up their battle lines. Israel is on one hill – the Philistines are on the other, with the valley between them. This is the opening scene, … Continue reading →
My Tender Heart Devotions
I am excited to feature Laura Sassi on our CCA blog again. The third book in her Tender Heart series published by Paraclete Press will be released October 1 and is sure to delight children and families. I will let … Continue reading →
Jesus Planned for Me
Jacob had a rock for a pillow. Moses saw a bush on the backside of the desert. David had stones to pick up for his slingshot. Zacchaeus had a sycamore tree. How long had Jacob’s rock been there, since the … Continue reading →
Cheer up the Lonely Day
Have you ever felt really lonely? Perhaps you moved to another town or city and had to make new friends and start a new life. Perhaps your youngest (or only) child got married and now you spend too many hours … Continue reading →
Using INSIDE Emotions to let the fruit of the Spirit OUT
Inside Out 2 is a summer box office hit. Psychologists have endorsed it and claim it represents how we feel as we grow up. I used to think we needed the Holy Spirit to control our emotions. However, that thought … Continue reading →
Nighttime Nature Study for Christian Families
Summer nights can provide a unique opportunity for Christian families to explore the wonders of God’s creation under the starry sky! Moreover, children will gain a deeper appreciation of the Master’s intricate designs in the natural world– all while bonding … Continue reading →