Summer . . . a time that kids pine for during the school year and parents may anticipate with something akin to dread. Fearing refrains of “I’m bored” or hours spent on the couch playing video games can make moms and dads nervous about the long, hot months stretching before their family. Focus on… Continue reading Join Odyssey Adventure Club for a Summer Challenge and Movie Ticket Giveaway
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Becoming Knights of the Book
There’s a lot of talk these days about how to involve men in the church – and about how to keep our kids there. I also hear lots of people saying that boys have their own unique learning style in the classroom – and that’s very true. I work with our church’s elementary-aged youth group,… Continue reading Becoming Knights of the Book
Bible Journaling with Kids: Going Deeper
Last week we talked about Getting Started with Bible Journaling with Kids. If this is something you’re considering, you may want to go back and read that post. But looking forward, after you have some supplies in place, what do you do? I think this can go one of two ways. First, you could… Continue reading Bible Journaling with Kids: Going Deeper
Bible Journaling with Kids: Getting Started
For a long, long time I’ve gotten pictures in my head when I read. I see scenes, characters, clothes, or whatever’s being described well – so when my dad took me to Bible study as a kid, one of the first pictures I ‘saw’ was of Pharaoh with a frog happily perched atop his head.… Continue reading Bible Journaling with Kids: Getting Started
Lenten Devotions for Young Children
**I am excited to share this new subscriber freebie with you. Read on for details about how to get your copy of “Lenten Devotions for Young Children” FREE! Each year we talk about how we’re going to recognize Lent as a family. Usually we each choose different things that we feel called to fast… Continue reading Lenten Devotions for Young Children
New Devotional: “Wait Only Upon God” by Candace Crabtree
Sometimes we have a dream but can’t see the way to fruition. Sometimes we’re not sure where we’re supposed to be or what we’re to do. That place of waiting can be really hard, but author Candace Crabtree has written a new 40-day devotional to help you through it. Wait Only Upon God is a… Continue reading New Devotional: “Wait Only Upon God” by Candace Crabtree
Recycling Christmas Cards: Praying through the New Year
I love getting Christmas cards. We excitedly check the mailbox each day, and then tape up all the cards on a door in the kitchen. We look at them as we walk past all through December – and then comes January. What can be done with all of these beautiful cards, many of which show… Continue reading Recycling Christmas Cards: Praying through the New Year
Grapevine Studies Review & GIVEAWAY
Have you heard of Grapevine Studies? Grapevine Studies are Bible curriculum books that blend drawing and scripture study. It’s not art, though – the lessons keep it simple with stick people and basic shapes, which makes it friendly to people of all ages. We’re fairly new to the curriculum, but we’re becoming big fans –… Continue reading Grapevine Studies Review & GIVEAWAY
Advent Resources: “Jesus, The Light of the World”
Do you use something during the weeks leading up to Christmas to help focus your attention on Jesus? Candace Crabtree has written a fabulous book to help you examine the role of Jesus as the light of the world. The book takes an unusual form – that of devotion merged with prayer journal – which… Continue reading Advent Resources: “Jesus, The Light of the World”
Scripture Car Stickers
Do you like scripture journaling? Are you a slogan kind of person? Do words and pictures stick in your head? That’s how these scripture car stickers came about. Micah 6:8 stuck there fast, and it evolved into this form. I like that it helps me remember the meaning of this verse – and there are… Continue reading Scripture Car Stickers