By Jessica Wolstenholm
When my daughter was about 2 years old we did this fun little activity for Easter – we took a marshmallow, rolled it in melted butter, cinnamon and sugar and then rolled that up inside crescent roll dough. The marshmallow was supposed to represent Jesus, the butter and spices, the oils and spices they buried […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
There are stories worth re-telling, songs appealing enough to stay on repeat, and movies meaningful enough to charm their way into our hearts forever. Disney’s live-action remake of the 1991 animated film Beauty And The Beast is an enchanted take on a classic love story that will likely fill theater seats with parents thrilled to […]
By Melanie Rainer
Nashville, TN: Minno, a Nashville-based media and technology company that serves Christian families, has announced the next series in their popular 5 Minute Family Devotionals. The new original series, which includes 16 video-based devotionals about the life of Jesus, begins Monday, March 6 and is available on YouTube, the Minno Life blog, and the Minno […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Whether or not your family partakes in Lent, the time leading up to the celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection can be filled with many kid-friendly activities that will teach them about God’s love in action. For those of us who do practice fasting, prayer and almsgiving during these 40 days before Easter, coming up with a […]
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 family movie nights special? Jessica of Gather and Grow We are carrying on a tradition that my husband’s family did when he was a kid. We lay a blanket on the […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Do you have your favorite green shirt ready to go for March 17? Will you dye your scrambled eggs green that morning? Believe it or not, behind our silly St. Patrick’s Day traditions – like wearing green or stories about leprechauns and pots of gold – lies a rich story about a man devoted to […]
By Editorial Team
Join Minno to learn about the life and teachings of Jesus. Help your kids know that Jesus is our Messiah, our Teacher, and our King! Follow along for just 5 minutes a day, 4 days a week, as we discover how Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies, taught about life in the Kingdom of God, […]
By Editorial Team
Five simple Lent and Easter activities for families. Use one (or a few) of these ideas to connect and grow this season. Easter is just around the corner so maybe you’ve observed conversations on social media or between friends about the season of Lent. Maybe you’re asking, “What is Lent and should I participate in […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Every year my family looks forward to “Pancake Day” also known as Shrove Tuesday! Shrove Tuesday is a huge dinner with our extended church family where we gather together and feast on pancakes, sausages, muffins, and fruit. It’s a fun event with lots of music, laughter and love – and all the pancakes you can […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
On Sunday, February 26th, several meaningful and poignant films and the actors who appear in them are in the race for America’s highest honor in cinematic achievements. Winning an Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is the most epic accolade bestowed upon a film or actor. Those nominated receive near instantaneous respect both inside […]