“This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord—a lasting ordinance.” Exodus 12:14 NIV Growing up Christian, I rarely understood Judaism and its significance to my faith until … Continue reading →
On the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter, we celebrated my father-in-law’s life with a funeral service that he planned before he passed away. After the funeral we traveled to the cemetery where he was laid to rest next to … Continue reading →
Tomorrow is Easter! It is the day that we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, a day of joyous celebration. How can we help children remember the important message of Easter? Elementary age kids often remember from doing something. Here are two ideas … Continue reading →
If you love Jesus, and love children, and love books, then it just makes sense to want to give a child a book at Easter. But if you’re choosy about what’s IN that book, you’ve got some figuring out to … Continue reading →
Many states in the US are experiencing another cold and snowy winter. The snow is pure and breathtaking when it settles on tree limbs and front lawns. But it can be messy and bothersome as it fills parking lots and … Continue reading →
Why did God wait fifty days after Jesus’ resurrection before giving the disciples the Holy Spirit? That was the question posed to me by a friend who works in children’s ministry. She teaches a fifth grade Sunday school class, and … Continue reading →