Category: Bible + Faith

Walk Your Family Through the Bible: Genesis

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By Editorial Team

Happy New Year! We’re launching a series here on the Minno Life blog to help your family learn the whole Bible this year – with Buck Denver and Friends. You can stream the whole What’s in the Bible? series on Minno, and blogger Jess Wolstenholm will chronicle a volume each month with discussion ideas and activities […]

Praying Scripture Over Your Children

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By Minno

“Mommy, you Jesus me, ok?” My heart melts. I go to tuck in my little man and he looks up at me with his big, blue eyes. “Yah, buddy. I Jesus you.” He grins the biggest grin and wiggles down into his blankets, still clutching his dump truck, and I pray. “Lord, please bless this […]

How to Talk to Your Kids About Temptation

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

“…And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil…” As we say the Lord’s Prayer, we are reminded that temptation is virtually everywhere in our society today! Whether it’s seen as benign and even “funny” in today’s media or if it comes on the heels of peer pressure, one thing is for sure: […]

How to Talk to Your Kids About Body Image

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

Everyone’s talking about body image. Whether it’s in the context of bullying, healthy lifestyles vs. unhealthy lifestyles, or the ever-present marketing campaigns which depict beauty to be only attainable for those who buy into a particular program or product. I can honestly tell you that I along with most of my girl friends, who range […]

How to Engage your Family in Sharing Meals Around the Table

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By Christine Bailey

What’s the most worn and well-loved piece of furniture in your home?  For our little family of four, it’s the dining room table.  This rectangular piece of imperfect wood has become a sacred symbol of our family’s culture, a reminder that God has called us to intentionally gather and share meals around the table, both […]

How to Talk to Your Kids About Prayer, Trusting God, and Letting Go

Church of St. Johns, St. John the Baptist and St. John the Apostle and Evangelist - First Epistle to the Corinthians

By Jessica Wolstenholm

This has been a difficult week… and it’s only Wednesday! My husband and I have had appointments with the medical specialists who have evaluated my son these past six weeks, in order for us to get his IEP (individualized education plan) written by next week. Doctors, speech therapists, psychologists, and autism specialists – all with […]

In, Not Of: Loving Counter-Culture

Vine Church - Family

By Editorial Team

“Don’t copy the behavior or customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (NLT)   I spent time with a friend this weekend that I […]

Fall Lessons on Change and the One that Never Changes

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By Minno

Maybe I overcompensate just a bit. But I love autumn, and I live in Hawaii, so come October I do everything I can to create autumn in my own home. With fake pumpkins, scented candles, and (also fake) colorful leaves, I create an imaginary fall season for my family. I’ve got spiced apple cider on […]

Micah’s Super Vlog Fruit of the Spirit Infographic

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

Have you watched Micah’s Super Vlog on Minno yet? There are 9 episodes all about the Fruit of the Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control! Check out this free infographic on the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23 featuring artwork from Micah’s Super Vlog! Watch the series on […]

5 Thanksgiving Bible Verses to Share as a Family

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on God’s many blessings to us. The Bible is full of examples of people giving thanks to God in all kinds of circumstances and situations. As you prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this year, we’ve selected a few Bible verses to prepare your hearts to give […]