Just Say Thank You!
Most of us grew up with a constant reminder to use the magic words: PLEASE and THANK YOU. In days gone by, being polite was not only appreciated but also expected. I am not saying those days are gone, but … Continue reading →
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Meaningful Moments for Moms and Grandmas
When my editors at Tyndale found out I was going to be a grandma, their creative wheels started to spin. Together we came up with an idea to write a book of short rhyming devotions for grandmothers to share with … Continue reading →
Tell the Next Generation
My mother is 92 years old and can still sit at the kiddie table in her kitchen. When my niece posted this Facebook picture of my mother with her great- grandkids, Psalm 78:4 came to my mind: “We will tell … Continue reading →
‘Godly Play’ – a fresh approach to wondering.
At the end of last year I (Penny Reeve) decided to attend a training course to become an accredited Godly Play Storyteller and Door-person. It was a quick decision – I’d only heard about the course a couple of weeks … Continue reading →
Helping Our Kids Recognize God’s Love
…God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:5b Valentine’s Day conjures up fun childhood memories like: red and pink construction paper hearts, paper-lace doilies, lollipops and chocolates. … Continue reading →
Teaching the Christmas Story in a Fresh Way (Part 2)
As I mentioned in an earlier post this week, we’re looking at the Advent vignettes created by Steve Case. What I enjoy about these lessons is that bring the Christmas story closer for young people. By pretending that these Biblical … Continue reading →