DIY Christmas Story Advent Calendar
We got the idea for this Christ-centered Advent calendar one year when we went to an Advent event at our church. We got to see… Read More »DIY Christmas Story Advent Calendar
Family Faith Building
Praying with Lego
We tried praying with Lego with the kids this week and it was honestly kind of brilliant. The kids were engaged. The adults loved it. Creative prayer – accomplished!
The Pumpkin Prayer | Poem + Bible Verses + Printables
The pumpkin prayer is such a versatile prayer that you can use in the autumn and around Halloween time. We do a pumpkin carving event… Read More »The Pumpkin Prayer | Poem + Bible Verses + Printables
What Jesus’ Washing the Disciples Feet tells us about Motherhood
Easter and Christmas are 2 times during the year where we, as Christians, are to stop and reflect on the in-breaking of God into creation.… Read More »What Jesus’ Washing the Disciples Feet tells us about Motherhood
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
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
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
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