Category: Bible + Faith

Peace from God after Infant Loss

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

A little over four years ago my unborn daughter was diagnosed with a fatal condition that would claim her life shortly after birth. I spent the remaining four months of my pregnancy with the painful realization that the baby I was carrying would not be coming home with us. It was just as hard as […]

Walk Your Family Through the Bible: Exodus

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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 […]

How to Teach Kids the Value of God’s Word

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

In today’s busy, distraction-filled world, it can be difficult for parents to teach their children the value of God’s Word. From social media and television to music and friends, there are always things vying for our children’s attention. It is up to us as their parents to teach our children the value of the Bible. […]

3 Keys to Simple Family Faith-Building

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By Editorial Team

As parents (if we grew up in the church), when we think of discipleship, we often think of a 10 step plan to lead our kids to Christ, including (but not limited to). . . daily family Bible study being at church whenever the doors are open long and meaningful prayers at the dinner table […]

Don’t Teach Your Kids to Be Nice

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

“Be nice!”   With two boys age four and under, I find myself barking this order a lot. My oldest son wants his brother’s food: “Be nice!” The boys fight over a toy: “Be nice!” My four year-old demands a cup of milk: “Can you please ask me more nicely?” This is what I say, […]

What Devotions Does Your Family Do?

By Jessica Wolstenholm

This year, we’re rounding up some of our favorite bloggers to get their thoughts on faith and family. We asked them: What types of devotions do you do together as a family? Make sure you check out the Minno 5 Minute Family Devotional for an all-new way to do family devotionals!  Tamika of No Time […]

Resources to Help Your Family Focus on the Bible this Year

Family - Education

By Minno

The theme verse of both my preschool curriculum website and blog is Deuteronomy 6:7. It commands us to impress on our children that the Lord is God and we are to love Him with all our heart, soul, and strength. The verse goes on to say, “Talk about [the commandments] when you sit at home […]

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

Parent - Family

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: […]