By Minno
Traditions. They are the little rituals passed down between generations that pull families together and make your family unique. Sometimes they happen by accident. Other traditions are purposeful. But all bring about memories, laughter, and unity. My family has a plethora of traditions. On the 4th of July we gather to eat homemade ice cream […]
By Minno
Our kiddos know the Christmas story backwards and forwards. They hear it at home, church, and in books. In the past few years, we’ve done the basic Christmas activities and Advent calendars. They can tell you about Mary and Joseph. They can explain that Jesus was born in a manger. They can even announce […]
By Editorial Team
The way things are going these days, it’s no wonder kids have a hard time with the concept of faithfulness. Our culture supports the pursuit of the immediate and trendy, conditioning the hearts and minds of this generation to move from thing to thing and person to person without much thought. Kids are encouraged to […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Prayers against bad dreams are a part of our nightly before bed prayer routine. Both of my children pray earnestly for the Lord to help them have, “No bad dreams, only good dreams.” My first-grader has even been known to purposely keep himself from falling asleep so he won’t even stand the chance of having […]
By Editorial Team
A few years ago as I was asking God to show me how to teach my kids to be kind, I heard him say, Raise kids who are so aware of others, so confident in their own skin and so thankful for their blessings they can’t help but be kind. And ever since, this has […]
By Minno
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to focus on this commandment. But for the past few months, God has been teaching me to grow beyond just thanking God each November. When thanksgiving becomes […]
By Minno
Fall is such a beautiful time of the year and a fantastic opportunity for great family fun! Don’t let autumn slip by with all the busyness of life. Put together a list of activities you can enjoy with your kids for a great time connecting and sharing! Today we’ve put together 50 fun ideas that […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Every morning at approximately 7:18 am I usher my pajama-clad daughter back into the house after a short walk from the neighborhood bus stop, baby boy on my hip, and close the door behind us. I breathe out a sigh, as if that with that exhaled air I can also exhale all of my worries […]
By Christine Bailey
I drove down the winding country road, sunroof open, worship music blaring, smile on my face and singing at the top of my lungs. You’d think I was on a joyride or something…or at least on the way someplace fun like a friend’s house or coffee shop. If you’d driven past me on that country road, […]
By Editorial Team
In the past three years, my husband and I have both lost our moms. Walking through illness and asking God for healing that we know He may or may not bring is hard with children who are watching and learning about faith. The beauty of childlike faith is that in their innocence they find it […]