Whenever I hear of an upcoming celebration, I feel the joy rising up within me. I love celebrations. Whether informal or formal, I’m always glad to have a reason to celebrate. The word “celebrate” literally means “to assemble to … Continue reading →
Janine di Giovanni once said, “Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.” As a reporter who spent decades covering conflicts in the Middle East, she may have a different idea of how meaningful that … Continue reading →
As Easter approaches, I wonder if our children know Easter is real or do they think it’s just part of the bunny and egg story? A friend of mine voiced a concern that her grandson wanted to know if Bible … Continue reading →
“Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!” John the Baptist exclaimed. Why would John say such a thing? The answer is found way back in the book of Exodus. After God delivered Israel … Continue reading →
This Is Easter is another title in the board book series Our Daily Bread for Little Hearts. The square, chunky board book is just right for little hands and would be a great addition to any child’s Easter basket.
Continue reading →Children relate to animals. They allow animals to think like themselves. In The Easter Donkey, by Donna Thornton, Drupelet, a little donkey is brought to church from a local farm to help in the retelling of the Palm Sunday story. The people are … Continue reading →