Build Noah’s Ark with Cheerios
This Noah’s Ark with Cheerios project makes a great toddler, preschool, and kindergarten craft. We made this Noah’s ark craft last week during a snow… Read More »Build Noah’s Ark with Cheerios
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.
The Easter Jelly Bean Prayer
This year for Lent, we’re turning the Easter jelly bean prayer into a jelly bean jar. Each day, the kids get the opportunity to earn… Read More »The Easter Jelly Bean Prayer
5 Practical Applications of the Story of Jesus & The Miraculous Catch of Fish
I was reading John 21 the other day, and was struck by the story of Jesus and the miraculous catch of fish. Of course, I… Read More »5 Practical Applications of the Story of Jesus & The Miraculous Catch of Fish
Yarn Wrapped Stars
We’re using this yarn wrapped star craft as part of our Messy Church lesson on Genesis 1 (the creation story). This is a simple craft… Read More »Yarn Wrapped Stars
10 Self Care Tips Every Christian Should Practice
Self-care is a trendy topic, especially in our society driven by accomplishment and busy-ness. How do we slow down and make sure that we don’t burn out… Read More »10 Self Care Tips Every Christian Should Practice
Creative Lent Ideas for Kids
Every every for Lent, I like to have a creative activity for my kids to do – something more than just giving something up. Since… Read More »Creative Lent Ideas for Kids
How to Use a Thankfulness Jar for Lent
Our church did this really cool activity with the kids one season for Lent, where each child put a certain number of pennies (or nickles,… Read More »How to Use a Thankfulness Jar for Lent
Creative Lent Ideas – What to Do for Lent This Year
I’ve been reflecting on the season of Lent lately, and really thinking about what it means to give something up for 40 days. What are… Read More »Creative Lent Ideas – What to Do for Lent This Year
Rethinking Lent | what it is, why we do it, and how it brings us closer to God
The 40 days leading up to Easter (beginning on Ash Wednesday) is the perfect time for all Christians to take a step back, examine their… Read More »Rethinking Lent | what it is, why we do it, and how it brings us closer to God
Easy Paper Fish Craft for Kids
This paper fish craft is a great craft for Messy Church, Sunday school, or family Bible study time. We’re using this craft in our Messy… Read More »Easy Paper Fish Craft for Kids