By Jessica Wolstenholm
Justification means “the action of showing something to be right or reasonable.” When something is “just” it is “right” or “true.” When God justifies someone, He declares him or her to be right and good. Because we are all human beings, we all sin (do things that are not good and make God […]
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’m getting ready to host sixteen eight-year-old girls at my […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
You never realize how little you know about a subject until you try and teach it. This is probably why Einstein said, “If you can’t explain it to a 6 year old, you don’t understand yourself.” This truth became even more real to me as I’ve spent the last 5 years trying […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
During your time at church or in Sunday school, you may have heard how Jesus was perfect because He is the Son of God. While it is not possible for any of us to be perfect because we are humans, God calls us to be more like Jesus. The process of becoming more […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
LOVE your neighbor your family your friends your enemy Did you know Jesus summed up the entire Old and New Testaments in three points? He said: The Lord is one; Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength; Love your neighbor as yourself. “There is no commandment greater than these,” Jesus said […]
By Minno
Time for some honesty. I have started this blog post four times. Each time about half way in I found myself stuck – unable to write more and unsure of what the Holy Spirit wants me to type. “Why is this so difficult?” I pleaded to God. “I am just writing on prayer.” And then […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
After studying the Beatitudes, a seasoned teacher shared, “I think there should be one more: Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape!” Good teaching does take flexibility! This holds true in church and mid-week programs; the needs of the students may require some on-the-spot lesson changes, especially if […]
By Minno
As we prepare to observe Holy Week and celebrate Easter, here is an easy guide to help you and your kids understand the different days of Holy Week and ways you can observe them as a family. Just click on each day to read more about its significance. And be sure to check out the […]
By Melanie Rainer
I probably sound like a broken record with how many times I’ve said these words: If it’s one thing I’ve learned to be true about life (and especially since Google entered the picture), it is that when looking for an answer you can always find people who agree with what you are thinking and you […]
By Editorial Team
We used to have this practice in our home. When one of the kids was complaining a lot I would stop them mid-whine and make them tell me three things for which they are thankful. At their young ages, they usually recited, “Mommy, daddy, our house” and that was fine with me because thankfulness begins […]