By Jessica Wolstenholm
For many Christian families, Easter is one of the most meaningful moments of the year. It’s the story at the center of our faith—the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. But when it comes to teaching kids about Easter, many parents find themselves wondering: How do I explain the hard parts? The Easter story includes […]
By Minno
Christmas is behind us and Easter is drawing near. If you’re like me, it seems like the time between these two holidays passes by more quickly than it used to. After all, the new year brings new commitments—resolutions for a better you, whole-house cleanouts, work demands, intense sports schedules, school projects and more. Before you […]
By Editorial Team
Around Easter every year, we start to think about how we’re going to talk to our kids about Jesus’ death – which is a pretty tricky topic for little kids! Most people like to skirt the topic. I get it. It’s not an easy one. Who wants to talk to kids about torture? About archaic […]
By Erick Goss
If you asked your kids to repeat what they know about Easter, they might say: “Jesus died for our sins. We ask for His forgiveness. Jesus rose from the dead!” That is true. And it is a simple, yet incredibly profound series of actions that we did celebrate last weekend. Christ, the initiator of our […]
By Editorial Team
Palm Sunday is one of the most significant events leading into Holy Week. This popular Bible story is a beautiful depiction of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey while the people laid down palm branches and shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! […]
By Editorial Team
Celebrate Easter with Minno Watch the Laugh and Grow Bible Easter Special to help your kids understand the love and sacrifice of Jesus! Check out this special Raising Boys and Girls podcast episode on how to talk to your kids about Easter featuring Minno’s Director of Education and Faith Formation! At Minno, we know how […]
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
This year, we want to help you observe Passover as a family, even if you’ve never participated in this sacred tradition before. With a little planning and lots of prayer, you can use this season to help your children understand the heart and history of their faith. Share the significance of the holiday and how […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
As parents, we have the incredible privilege and opportunity to guide the hearts of our children as they navigate their journey of faith. When we look at our role as such, it allows us to embrace faith-based holidays and liturgy with joy and anticipation. With a little planning and lots of prayer, we can help […]
By Editorial Team
The Easter season is an amazing time of year when we celebrate our new life in Jesus as we watch the wonders of His work in creation all around us. But yet again this year, Easter looks very different. As the global pandemic continues, and the whole world continues to adjust so we can take […]