By Jessica Wolstenholm
Dear Father, As we close out 2020— the hardest or at least, most odd year we’ve ever had, we thank You for seeing us through it. We have no idea what 2021 is going to look like— yet we trust You will guide us to move forward with peace. No matter what is behind us […]
By Melanie Rainer
Spiritual practices are inward and outward expressions of faith, rooted in Scripture and tradition, that draw us closer to God. They are disciplines; practices that require work and repetition, that we grow more comfortable with and better at the more we do them. And they are a critical part of the Christian life, helping us […]
By Editorial Team
The videos from this devotional plan come from the movie Why Do We Call It Christmas?, which you can stream now on Minno! The Christmas 5 Minute Family Devotional will guide you and your family over the next few weeks leading up to Christmas, to learn all about the history and meaning of our favorite […]
By Editorial Team
Many families are familiar with Advent Christmas countdowns as made popular by adorable daily calendars flooding our Pinterest feeds throughout the fall. But Advent has been observed for centuries, long before treat-filled houses with numbered doors or chocolate and toy companies offered a way for kids to count the days of December in anticipation of […]
By Jennifer Thorson
Does it ever feel like you’re constantly telling your kids to stop complaining? As a Christian parent, do you share Bible verses with your kids in the hopes that they will see how important it is to always be thankful and grateful and never grumble again . . . but it doesn’t seem to work? Sometimes […]
By Melanie Rainer
Spiritual disciplines are inward and outward practices, rooted in Scripture and tradition, that draw us closer to God. They are disciplines, practices that require work and repetition, that we grow more comfortable with and better at the more we do them. And they are a critical part of the Christian life, helping us to mature […]
By Editorial Team
In the middle of what should be a season of thanksgiving, negativity is at a height. It’s no wonder we see antagonistic headlines and social media posts everywhere we turn. Our culture has been largely built on negativity and popular opinion, especially surrounding politics. We have the right to say and post what we think […]
By Editorial Team
Minno Church at Home is sharing weekly episodes that will help your kids focus on Jesus as they anticipate the celebration of His birth. We know the past few years have been tough—going back to school (or not as the case may be for your family), continuing to deal with pandemic-related struggles, and navigating life […]
By Melanie Rainer
The Bible is full of strong women who can be incredible role models for our daughters. Not long ago, we shared 5 women in the Old Testament with testimonies of faithfulness, wisdom, and strength. But the New Testament has its fair share of women to admire. Many of these women were loved by Jesus during […]
By Melanie Rainer
Sacraments are outward signs of our internal faith; they are practices that engage our senses (smell, taste, sight, feel, and sound) to regularly remind us of God’s grace. Sacraments are expressions of our faith that kids likely observe on a regular basis, but may have a lot of questions about! Because sacraments are physical and […]