By Jessica Wolstenholm

Ready or not, the Christmas season is almost here! For most of us this means a busy time spent decorating our homes, shopping for gifts, attending parties, and making those traditional holiday foods. And while we set up our Nativities in prominent places in our living rooms, for many families the Advent Season is seldom […]

By Jessica Wolstenholm

If you knew, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that God was asking you to something, would you do it? What if He asked you to do something that might cost you your friendships, or your good reputation? What if He asked you to do something that seemed… completely nuts? Would you do it, no […]

By Jessica Wolstenholm

My 2-and-a-half-year-old is just old enough to recognize holiday symbols like Baby Jesus, Santa and Christmas lights. She has no idea what any of these mean, but she can tell from her 7-year-old sister’s excitement level that they must be pretty special. Recently I heard about a dad, Brad Henn, who has decorated his house […]

By Jessica Wolstenholm

Download this PDF to make your own Christmas Popsicle Stick Theater puppets. Just like Chester Whigget, you can tell the story of Luke 2 like in the video below!    

By Jessica Wolstenholm

I love Christmas. I love celebrating Christmas with my family. There is something special about celebrating our Savior’s birth with children. They have such joy and anticipation that we adults can rush past if we’re not intentional. In this day of Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter, it is easy for me to get caught up in […]

By Jessica Wolstenholm

This week we’re featuring Paws & Tales on Minno! About Paws & Tales Paws & Tales follows a group of friendly forest animals – CJ, Staci, Ned, Gooz and Marsha – as they go on adventures in their hometown of Wildwood and learn how core lessons from the Bible apply to their everyday lives. What Parents […]

By Jessica Wolstenholm

The holiday season is brimming full with wonderful family traditions! Many peoples’ minds go straight to the lovely smells that filled their house growing up. The combinations of turkey and stuffing cooking in the oven, which mingled harmoniously with the remnant hints of ginger and cinnamon that still hung in the air from the marathon […]

By Jessica Wolstenholm

For several years people have jokingly referred to Thanksgiving as “turkey day”. I’m pretty sure I’ve used the expression myself at some point. But this year, I’m really taking into account how today’s society is truly trying to shun everything relating to God, and instead, they have attempted to change our treasured traditions into something […]

By Jessica Wolstenholm

It’s easy to stop noticing the things that you see each and every day. Examples: That picture hanging on the wall The “check engine” light in your car The piece of trash beside your computer The piece of your sidewalk that’s broken Your neighbor’s Christmas decorations that have been up all year The leftovers from […]

By Jessica Wolstenholm

During Thanksgiving and beyond, what are some simple ways you can show everyday gratitude to the teachers, administrators and staff who work so hard to help your children? I am constantly amazed at the commitment and patience of the saints that teach and lead children in schools. Whether public, private or homeschool tutorials, our educational […]