By Jessica Wolstenholm
Since I began attending my church 3 years ago, I’ve been greatly moved by my pastor’s heart for liturgy and traditionalism in the walk of faith. Having grown up in a Charismatic, evangelical church, I didn’t have first-hand experience with practices such as the observance of Lent or First Communion before now. Last year in […]
By Editorial Team
Have you ever wondered why people tend to eat pancakes on the day before Ash Wednesday? Believers around the world celebrate Shrove Tuesday each year and if you’ve never celebrated it yourself, read below to learn what Shrove Tuesday is and how you can celebrate it with your family. Download our Easter Family Guide and […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
My daughter gets off the bus with a blank face. Maybe she’s tired or maybe it’s been a tough day at school. Kindergarten is just hard, folks. She runs to me and I reach out my arms to welcome her. No matter what the day held, she’s home now. She’s mine. I ask her about […]
By Editorial Team
Black History month is something that we pay close attention to in our family. Raising children who are of African American and Japanese descent, it is important to my husband and I that we show our children Christian heroes who look like them. There are many amazing African American Christian heroes that teach invaluable lessons […]
By Editorial Team
We remember Martin Luther King Jr. for leading the African American Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. He worked to end segregation—the separation of black people from white people in schools, restaurants, and other public places in the United States. He also fought for equal rights for people of all races and skin […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
In today’s culture, we’re all about sharing stories. We flock to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to tell our tale through daily photos and to watch the story of others’ lives unfold in our feed. The more we have access to the story of others, the more we wonder about our own. Comparison […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Dear Tired Mama, You’ve decked the halls and braved the malls . . . you’ve counted down with Bible verses and magical moments . . . you’ve planned and prepped and perhaps even packed the car with more stuff than anyone should need for 5 days with family a few states away. Maybe you still need […]
By Editorial Team
‘Tis the season to relax and connect by the fire as a family. Don’t have a fireplace? No worries! Watch Minno Mantle to set the mood in your home as you bake cookies, wrap gifts, or enjoy some hot cocoa by the “fire”. And while you’re relaxing together, use these Christmas conversation starters to share […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
If you love gift-giving (and gift-receiving) as much as I do, I’m sure you have already stashed away a few items for your loved ones, or perhaps you are preparing lists and beginning to scope out sales. If you haven’t yet thought about Christmas gifts, no worries. I hope this idea helps you plan and strategize […]
By Melanie Rainer
Thanksgiving may be different again this year. Your connection to loved ones may only be via a phone or computer this holiday season. Whether your family is near or far, you can also send them some Thanksgiving Bible verse cards to share gratitude and remind them how loved they are. Print and mail these Minno […]