This beloved hymn, “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love” or “We Are One in the Spirit” was written in the 1960s by Catholic priest Fr. Peter Scholtes and has since been adapted by numerous Christian artists, including Jars … Continue reading →
In my earlier blog posts this year: We have followed David from his time as a shepherd on the quiet hillside coming into a deep personal relationship with Father God, to his being anointed as the next King of Israel … Continue reading →
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 →
If the start of the new school year (or any other situation) causes your child anxiety, Caris Snider’s new picture book, There’s an Elephant on My Chest, might be a helpful resource for you. I caught up with Caris and … Continue reading →
Pentawhadda is a children’s picture book by Lynn Calvin Plater and published by Westbow Press. It is designed to teach children about the first five books of the Bible. In the tradition of Pilgrims’ Progress, the characters’ names have a … Continue reading →
When children hear of Jesus as a lamb they do not always understand why. Just ask a few of them why they think Jesus is called the lamb of God. I once asked several students this question and heard answers like “Lambs are gentle like Jesus”, “Lambs are loving”, and even “Because Jesus is the shepherd”. Obviously, I had some work to do in helping them understand this important name of Jesus.
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