By Jessica Wolstenholm
One of the most exciting Bible stories for kids to learn is the story of David and Goliath. It’s the age-old story of how the underdog wins over the favorite, but in this case the underdog happens to be a young boy who doesn’t listen to all of the negativity around him, but instead, puts […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Discipline is probably the last thing your kids want to talk about. Even the words may conjure up thoughts of lectures, time outs, and toys taken away. It probably makes sense that bringing up “discipline” with your kids will be met with some resistance. But today we’re talking about the other kind of discipline: hard […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
This Sunday we celebrate the importance of our husband’s and fathers’ in our lives and the lives of our children. Our wonderful dads, who God has chosen for each of us, help us grow in character and wisdom. They are men of courage, and integrity. It is by their example that our sons grow into […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
One essential truth of living a life of faith is that Christianity cannot be expressed in a vacuum. Real faith directly affects every decision we make in every facet of our lives. For most kids, the only exposure they receive to biblical teaching comes from Sunday school class, and while that is certainly an invaluable […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Children’s ministry leaders know that Sundays can be busy for families headed to church. As a mom and a Sunday School teacher, I’ll confess that more often than not I am running behind just trying to get out the door! My kids are chronically late to almost everything that has a specific start time. We […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
It’s Thursday: Sally has soccer practice, Jacob is in a study group, and Mom and Dad have two parent-teacher conferences to attend. Sound familiar? Every family struggles to find time to spend together, period. Finding time for your family devotionals is often next to impossible! Nevertheless, having consistent family devotionals is key to teaching kids […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Learning about Jesus is a lifelong endeavor for any adult. When it comes to teaching kids about Jesus, the task can often feel overwhelming. Where should a Christian parent begin? Many parents turn to family devotionals, kids Bible stories, or kids Bible lessons to help shape their faith. While these are important tools, they sometimes […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
One morning last month while on vacation, I woke up to several frantic texts and phone calls from my friends and family. I scrolled through the messages until I saw why: my long-time best friend’s husband died suddenly in his bed at only 43 years old. We were at a little cabin in the woods […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Becoming a mother was a beautiful, magical time for me, but being a mom – day in and day out – is all kinds of messy. Who I wanted to be and the reality of who I actually am are two different ends of the spectrum. Nearly 8 years into this journey and I still mourn the picture of […]
By Minno
As the writer of curriculum for preschoolers, I spend much of my time developing ideas to help adults share the Bible with children. In writing interactive stories and creating fun crafts, it is my goal for children to understand who God is and what God desires for them. At Easter the focus turns to the […]