By Jessica Wolstenholm
Jealousy often seems like something only adults deal with . . . something out of a romantic comedy or a prime-time TV show. The truth is, kids might not even know they struggle with jealousy because it’s a big, rarely-used word. However, that green monster can overcome the tiniest of kiddos. Jealousy at its heart […]
By Editorial Team
We’ve created 25 video devotionals that will take your family on a journey through the Old Testament, learning how God worked through some of our favorite Bible stories. We can learn so much from the heroes of the Bible! Some of them are unlikely heroes—ordinary and flawed people who God uses in extraordinary ways to […]
By Editorial Team
This Minno 5 Minute Family Devotional features 60 Second Bible Stories! The 10-day plan will introduce your kids to some of the Old Testament’s most important stories, including Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, and more. Follow the whole series: Creation Adam and Eve Noah Joseph Moses Joshua Samson David and Goliath Daniel and the Lions’ […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Generosity is one of the most important biblical concepts we can teach our children. The best example of generosity that has ever been seen upon the earth is the gift of salvation we have through Jesus Christ. It is through this gift that we are able to show a heart of true generosity toward God […]
By Minno
Seeing my child hurting is like a knife to my heart. A momma bear rises up in me wanting to take away the pain and disappointment. But I am reminded that in some circumstances, supporting and coaching my child through a trial provides a wonderful opportunity for character development and spiritual growth. I am thankful […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. It is such an honor to have you here on the Minno Life blog. Tell us a bit about why you became a counselor and spiritual leader for young people. It all started out with an eight-year-old little boy I knew and loved whose parents were going […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Adapted from Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments, Chapter 1 by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler We became first-time moms within nine months of each other, and although we didn’t realize it at the time, we both entered motherhood with high expectations. Yet today, with eight kids between us, our optimistic expectations have toppled under […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Teaching our children what the Bible says about how to treat others is a crucial part of Christian parenting. It is important that we model and instill biblical principles that show our children the way God commands us to treat each other. And while we will still mess up along the way, God’s grace is […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Bullying is a buzzword in our schools and the cyber-world. Sadly, it’s a buzzword because bullying is a serious problem among kids, teens, and even adults. At my kids’ school, our principal talks to the kids about showing kindness to stop bullying before it starts. The local public school in our area has t-shirts with […]
By Jennifer Thorson
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 In Paul’s letter to Timothy, he explains that God has not given us a spirit of fear (some translations say timidity) but of power, love, and a sound mind. The definition […]