Christ Centered Easter Traditions
Easter is a lot like Christmas: a really big deal both for Christians and non-Christians, full of celebration and sugar, and a time when it’s… Read More »Christ Centered Easter Traditions
Rebecca
Rebecca is a mother of twins, a chaplain at a girls' school, and has experience in child, youth and family ministry. She has a PhD in religious studies from McMaster University and knows everything there is to know about the doctrine of the atonement in the writings of C.S. Lewis. (Jesus and Narnia - Hooray!) She spends most of her time writing, baking cookies, breaking up kid fights, and hanging out with kids, talking about Jesus.
Empty Tomb Cookies
We love making these empty tomb cookies with the kids leading up to Easter because they are super simple. All you need are graham crackers,… Read More »Empty Tomb Cookies
Bible Verses for Anxiety
I was reading Isaiah 28 this morning, as part of my Bible in one year plan (which is turning out to be the Bible in… Read More »Bible Verses for Anxiety
Foot Washing Object Lesson
What better way to get creative and Messy for Easter than with a foot washing object lesson? We did this activity leading up to Easter… Read More »Foot Washing Object Lesson
Paper Whale Puppet – Jonah and the Whale
We made this paper whale puppet for our Jonah and the Whale (actually Jonah and the Big Fish) day at Messy Church. This is super… Read More »Paper Whale Puppet – Jonah and the Whale
The SOAP Bible Study Method with Kids
I’ve starting doing the SOAP Bible study method with my kids recently. They’re both six years old. We’ve found that this particular Bible study method… Read More »The SOAP Bible Study Method with Kids
The SOAP Bible Study Method
We learned how to do the SOAP Bible study method the other day in our intergenerational small group (i.e. Bible study with adults and kids). … Read More »The SOAP Bible Study Method
Sunday School Valentine’s Lesson: 1 Corinthians 13
Leading up to Valentine’s Day, we did this cool Valentine craft building on 1 Corinthians 13 with the kids. This makes a great Sunday school… Read More »Sunday School Valentine’s Lesson: 1 Corinthians 13
Gratitude Journal Prompts
Keeping a gratitude journal is an excellent way to rewire your brain to focus on all the blessings that come into your life every day. … Read More »Gratitude Journal Prompts
Gratitude Journal + Thankfulness Jar
Keeping a gratitude journal and a thankfulness jar are great ways to count the many blessings in your life. It’s so easy to get hung… Read More »Gratitude Journal + Thankfulness Jar