Paper + Clothespin Jonah and the Whale
This Jonah and the whale clothespin craft is super simple to make with kids of all ages. My 6-year-olds loved it because they could ‘customize’… Read More »Paper + Clothespin Jonah and the Whale
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.
Light and Darkness – Days of Creation Craft for Kids
This simple light and darkness collage is a great craft for toddlers and preschoolers to explore the first day of creation. We are using this… Read More »Light and Darkness – Days of Creation Craft for Kids
Paper Prayer Chain Craft
A paper prayer chain is a great craft to do with the kids for Lent, or really for anytime of the year. This super simple… Read More »Paper Prayer Chain Craft
Would You Rather Bible Edition
These would you rather questions are great for youth group leaders who are looking for ice-breakers or games to fill in the before-and-after Bible study… Read More »Would You Rather Bible Edition
The S Word | Why We Don’t Do Santa Claus and What We Do Instead
This year, as my twins turned 5 years old, I had to take a position on the Santa Claus question. Do we buy into the… Read More »The S Word | Why We Don’t Do Santa Claus and What We Do Instead
20+ Christmas Angel Crafts for Kids
Christmas is a great time to make angel crafts with the kids – so many angel crafts! (I have a friend who used to make… Read More »20+ Christmas Angel Crafts for Kids
How to Make a Salt Dough Nativity Handprint Ornament
As part of getting ready for Christmas this year, we started making many (many!) salt dough ornaments, including this totally adorable handprint nativity ornament. My… Read More »How to Make a Salt Dough Nativity Handprint Ornament
Dry Bones Skeleton Craft
The vision of the valley of dry bones in chapter 37 of Ezekiel is as spooky as any Halloween story. It is also an excellent… Read More »Dry Bones Skeleton Craft
Halloween Bible Lessons for Kids and Youth
For many of us, both outside of Christianity and inside, Halloween tends to be about sugar, endless acquisition (more and more and more candy), and…dare… Read More »Halloween Bible Lessons for Kids and Youth
Can God Turn into a Scary Monster | Explaining Omnipotence to Kids
Before you read this story about my 5 year old kid and difficult theological questions, you need to know that I play contemporary worship music… Read More »Can God Turn into a Scary Monster | Explaining Omnipotence to Kids