By Melanie Norman
“Mommy, tonight is my turn to pick the book, right?” he says. “Yes, it is Shane, and I’m so excited to see what you picked for us to read tonight.” As my son runs to his room, our family gathers together in the living room by the fireplace with warm blankets and hot chocolate. Shane […]
By Editorial Team
At Minno, we believe that God is the divine Creator of all things. He spoke the earth and everything in it into being and has since blessed human beings, created in His image, with creativity and innovation to make all kinds of things that make life easier, bring enjoyment, and provide lots of fun! Isn’t […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
“Remember, Jesus could have hung out with anyone, but He chose to hang out with fishermen,” my dad, an avid fly fisherman, said with a wink. We were preparing to go fishing for the first time in years for me and the first time in weeks for him. My dad was teasing, of course, showing […]
By Stephanie Thomas
How are you doing these days? Okay, that was a loaded question. Here we are in September, facing the most unprecedented school year of all time, and I’m asking how you’re doing. Feel free to scream, cry, or laugh in response. You won’t be alone. The majority of parents I talk to are overwhelmed. When […]
By Editorial Team
The school year and all of the newness that comes with it is upon us. Prayer is the only thing that will get us through seasons of transition. So as your kids head back-to-school—whatever that may look like for you—we invite you to pray these prayers with us—believing God to bring peace and provision for […]
By Editorial Team
Back-to-school is usually an exciting time around here at Minno. We connect with many families who are looking to start the year off with God at the center of their plans. But we understand that “back-to-school” in the time of Coronavirus looks different for every family and very different than anything we’ve experienced before. We […]
By Editorial Team
Our kids are showing real strength and resiliency as they return to learn this school year with so many unknowns ahead of them. We know this season will be full of learning curves and maybe some tears and frustration as you find your groove in this new normal. We want to help your kids have […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
When we were growing up, moms treated the first day back to school like a victory that deserved celebration. Sure, maybe they stopped short of wearing an “I Survived Summer with Kids” tee but mamas made their elation known. And we didn’t mind. We were ready to go back too—goof off with friends, settle into […]
By Stephanie Thomas
Quick survey: At the start of the new year, when you made your resolutions, where did “homeschool the kids” rank on your list? Maybe you’ve been rolling the idea around in your head for a while, wondering how it might work and when you should go for it. Or maybe the thought of becoming your […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
When we think of the terms “creation” and “nature”, most of us probably first think of green plants of some kind. Whether they are lush tropical plants in a dense rainforest, or wildflowers in a beautiful meadow, or towering redwood trees in a shady grove, most of our impressions of nature in its most beautiful, […]