By Jessica Wolstenholm
When it comes to training our children, perseverance is an amazing character trait to teach. And if we’re being honest, the younger we start, the better because learning how to persevere through the hard times isn’t easy (not even for adults). According to Dictionary.com, perseverance is defined as “steady persistence in a course of […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
This is the time of year when many churches will have a church-wide fast to set aside a specific time frame of focused prayer for their congregations. Fasting can help us remove distraction, develop the disciplines of training our minds and hearts, and just logistically give us more time to pray and study Scripture. Fasting […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
As we enter into a new year, many people are searching for a fresh, new start and a new vision of what God has for their life. And with it being 2020, this seems like the perfect year for vision and clarity. In the world of optometry 20/20 vision refers to a person’s visual acuity. […]
By Minno
We don’t have to get too far into the Christmas season before we hear or see the word “joy.” The running scale of the song “Joy to the World” fills the radio. The gorgeous font of the letters j-o-y on cards, photos, and home décor remind us that joy is central to this season. But […]
By Jennifer Thorson
I hope I can go to the birthday party—it’s at a water park! I hope I get a horse for Christmas! I hope I get to play for the Lakers when I’m in the NBA! Ever heard your kids say something like this? When we use the word “hope”, we typically mean it like a […]
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 […]