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 […]
By Jennifer Thorson
When I became a mom, the first feeling I remember having was one of love. The second was a deep desire to protect my child. None of us like to seeing our children sad or disappointed. It’s part of our protective desire as a mom! So, as a result, it can make us feel a […]
By Minno
Easter is a glorious day when we celebrate together the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Children get excited on Easter, but sometimes they don’t always understand what Easter is about. Read below about five ways that we can prepare children for Easter. 1. Explain Why Jesus Came to Earth First of […]
By Minno
Most Christian parents believe having family devotionals are important. But with busy schedules, a mixture of children’s ages and personalities, and sheer exhaustion, the desire for family devos often gives way to guilt. Are family devos simply an unattainable goal in the 21st century? Not at all. Actually, I believe that teaching the Bible in […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
My son loves to wear the appropriate attire for whatever activity he’s participating in. If he is catcher in a family game of baseball, he will run into his room to find the best “baseball” outfit. Building something requires a toolbelt and hard hat. If cooking in the kitchen, he will grab an apron. But […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Looking for something for your littlest ones? Check out the series Owlegories on Minno! About Owlegories Owlegories follows a group of student owls – Gus, Joey, Violet, Nora and Twitch – as they adventure and learn about nature, faith, and God – led by their Professor Owlester. What Parents Should Know There are seventeen 15-minute episodes of […]