By Christine Bailey
At bedtime one night, my three-year-old daughter said out of the blue, “Mommy, I have to tell you sumpin. Everyone in the world is connected. Did you know that Mommy?” It stopped me in my tracks. This wasn’t the only time one of my small daughters had taught me about kindness and love for God’s […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
“Hey bud, what’s your favorite Bible story?” I directed the question toward my son who was completely sprawled out on the couch, watching his favorite tv show. I was looking for writing inspiration on the topic of Bible stories and kids. At least this was a start. “Um,” He thought for a minute, “I think […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Now that the school year has gotten into the swing of things, the season has come for little league soccer games, football under the friday night lights, and every other sport you can imagine. While these days spent on the court or in the field bring joy, tough moments and conversations arise too. To shed […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
I opened the door in the mudroom that leads out to the garage to start my mid-morning workout. My kids were laying on the couch watching a show. I put one foot onto the wooden step and then remembered my son’s summer workout schedule, the one my husband put together for him to keep him […]
By Melanie Rainer
This week for Minno Currents, we’re doing something a bit different – we’re rounding up the best articles and ideas for sharing the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse with your kids! Whether you live in the path of totality or far away from it, you’ll be able to experience this natural phenomenon as a family. Here are […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
When our son was beginning his first grade year, I dared to approach the PTO line at Back to School night. It may sound silly, but it took a bit of courage for me. As a working mom, the lists of committees and volunteer opportunities overwhelmed my heart. Each spot was an opportunity to sign […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Dear Father, I know you see your beloved one, your beloved son gazing for the first time into the eyes of a little soul who will one day call him daddy. I know you see him and rejoice with him as tears brim in his eyes and as he holds that little one close and […]
By Melanie Rainer
Integrity can be a tricky topic to teach kids! It’s something we all desire to pass on to them, but it’s not as clear-cut as explaining, say, honesty or kindness. In fact, Dictionary.com defines it as “adherence to moral or ethical principles” … which as Christians, we would define as Biblical principles. Integrity involves consistency […]
By Melanie Rainer
Teamwork! It’s not just for the soccer field … in fact, most of us engage in teamwork every day of the week. From working as team to clean your house, to partnering with your spouse to get everyone out the door on time in the morning, to participating in school or work projects, teams are […]
By Melanie Rainer
“Be a good sport!” … How many times did I heart that phrase growing up? And I didn’t even play competitive sports! Yet, good sportsmanship is a quality that many parents and teachers want to cultivate in kids. Sportsmanship is more than being a “good sport” on the football field or gymnastics arena – it’s […]