Asking Hard Questions
According to Barna.com three out of five children raised in the church leave by the time they are fifteen. Most never return. I don’t doubt those findings. I see it in my own church and in my own family. So … Continue reading →
Intentional Gifting This Year
Many years at Christmas have found my husband and myself (and our sons when they were little) shopping together to purchase gifts to give to our favorite ministries or local charities. Toys for Tots. Angel Tree. Shoeboxes for church missions … Continue reading →
Benefits of Laughter
Proverbs 17:22a (NIV) says, “A cheerful heart is good medicine.” This idea is spot on target. Scientific research verifies that laughter carries many benefits. How? According to the Mayo Clinic, when you laugh, your body releases endorphins. This chemical relieves … Continue reading →
Book Review: Perfectly Poppy by Tricia Stone-Shumaker
Perfectly Poppy by Tricia Stone-Shumaker is a delightful rhyming story about inclusivity and the differences that make you exceptional.
Continue reading →Bible Verse Word Puzzles, Vol. 11: Matthew-John
This week, we begin traveling through the New Testament with our Scripture memorization activities for kids. The hardest part of today’s unit was choosing which verses to include! How do you look at the entirety of the Gospels and pick … Continue reading →
Resources for Fireside Chats
Looking for some audiobooks for those chilly days and nights that can foster conversation in your home? All kids can warm up to at least one of these stories—the images and lessons will be remembered for years.
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