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
This past summer I hit pause on my life. The world was spinning and moving so fast that I couldn’t catch a breath. I felt like I was on a crazy train and the only way off was to take a leap of faith – having no idea where I would land. I’d been in […]
By Jennifer Thorson
Soon we’ll be gearing up for our semi-annual 12+ hour van trip to visit the grandparents. And with that brings the challenge to keep our four children – ages 11, 8, 6 and 3 – occupied and the whole family at peace with each other throughout the journey. I know that traveling with young children […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Let’s open up with a little exercise in childhood self-reflection. Yes, your own childhood. If I were to ask you to name three or four of your top summertime childhood memories, what comes to mind? Take a minute to ponder this. Close your eyes perhaps, and imagine. If you have the space, drift back to […]
By Minno
What is Easter Sunday? The most important event of the Church Calendar is Easter Sunday. On this day Christians celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Not only has Christ paid for our sins on the cross, but He has triumphed over death! Jesus’ resurrection seals our hope for eternal life with God. “For as […]
By Minno
What is Maundy Thursday? Maundy Thursday is the fifth day of Holy Week leading up to Easter, which remembers the Last Supper with Jesus and His disciples. We call this event the “Last Supper” because it is one of Jesus’ final meals with His disciples before He is crucified. They had gathered for Passover […]
By Minno
What is Good Friday? Good Friday remembers the day of Christ’s death and the moments leading up to it. Many Christians devote this day of Holy Week to thinking about Christ’s final hours and the suffering that He endured. Services for Good Friday tend to be somber, even though we know that Jesus rose from […]
By Minno
Wondering what it means to observe Holy Week leading up to Easter? Learn the history and meaning behind the week of Jesus’ death and resurrection. What is Holy Week? Holy Week marks the final week of the season of Lent and it recounts the final days of Christ’s life, as well as his death, burial, […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Looking for Easter coloring pages? We’ve put together a list of our favorite Easter coloring pages from around the web. Celebrate Easter with Minno Get access to 90 minutes of Easter content plus our Easter Family Guide full of coloring pages, activities, and a family devotional to help your kids understand the love and sacrifice […]