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
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.
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
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
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