In February 2021, in the midst of rising case numbers during the pandemic, Tom and I threw off any reserve we had about catching the "virus that shall not be named" on airplanes, and flew to Kenya to help my brother's family move back to the US. While there, we got to visit with George and Mama …
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Teaching our kids to be salt and light
“All teenagers cuss. It’s just what they do!” “That’s not true! Micah, Ezra, and Caleb don’t cuss!” One of the students at the school where I teach told me about the above conversation above regarding our boys a few weeks ago. I teach at a small Christian school that provides home, …
The True Story Behind The Marvelous Mud House Q&A
One of my favorite things to do is talk to children about the true story behind The Marvelous Mud House! First, I want to know what they learned from the story. I love to hear their responses like "be content with what you have and help others" and "people are more important than stuff" and "God …
Teaching your kids how to walk in the light.
By April Graney Just after facing the devil’s temptations in the wilderness, Jesus moved to Capernaum and began his public ministry. Matthew 4 tells us this fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah 9:2 which says, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of …
Easter Goodies
With the way things are going in this world, we desperately need to remember the hope of Easter! Here are a few resources for you to celebrate this important remembrance of our Savior's love for us this weekend! For younger kids: There's not much better for little ones that MIss Pattycake's …
