By Jessica Wolstenholm
The idea of honoring fathers is an ancient one. The Hebrew Old Testament contains the command, “Honor your father . . . so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:16 NIV The idea that respecting parents will […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
It was Mother’s Day 2013. I sat at my kitchen table, my fingers wrapped around a warm mug of coffee. I sipped slowly as I contemplated what would inevitably take place later that morning. Every year on Mother’s Day, our church dedicates a few moments at the beginning of the service to recognize the mothers […]
By Melanie Rainer
In a recent study from Barna, 65% of parents said that “technology and social media make it more difficult to raise kids today.” As a relatively new mom, I can certainly relate. Between the pressures of balancing screen time for my little girl, keeping up with the hand-crafted-and-meticulously-dressed Joneses on Instagram, and trying to stay […]
By Editorial Team
Last night my husband and I watched an 80’s movie with the kids. We couldn’t wait to introduce them to one of the films we loved growing up. I was the same age as my daughter is now when this particular movie came out. It’s old school and analog, and I couldn’t help but feel […]
By Melanie Rainer
At the end of March, Netflix released 13 Reasons Why, a series based on a novel of the same name that follows the lead up to and fallout after a teenage girl commits suicide. Since its release, the show has been both applauded and critiqued by mental health professionals, school teachers and administrators, and teenagers. The […]
By Melanie Rainer
God’s creation is so inspiring and it’s such a gift that we get to nurture and grow plants, flowers, and produce. There’s so much we can learn from digging in the dirt, watching seeds grow, and enjoying the beauty of nature! We want to share this beauty with your family and help […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
This week, following Earth Day and leading into spring, we’re celebrating with a series spotlight on one of our favorite Minno shows, Nature of God! About Nature of God In this series, host Peter Schriemer takes viewers around the world to experience and learn all about God’s creation – both on land and in the […]
By Minno
What is Holy Week? Holy Week is the final week in the season of Lent, and the week leading up to Easter Sunday. During this week, Christians remember the important events of Christ’s final days, his death and resurrection. Revisiting these events is more than a history lesson. It gives us a greater understanding […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
This year, we’re rounding up some of our favorite bloggers to get their thoughts on faith and family. We asked them: How do you make Easter meaningful for your family? Lisa of Chaos Appreciation: One Easter, a few years ago, I stuck a note in each child’s basket that simply said “I Love You […]
By Melanie Rainer
Moms are the _____, right? (Best? Most awesome? Coolest?) Download this free fill-in-the-blank Mother’s Day printable and make a Mother’s Day card mom will absolutely love. Perfect for churches! Download this free Mothers Day activity here.