You’re Joking Me — A Book of Jokes for Kids by a Kid You’re Joking Me is a charming book with more than four-hundred one-liners, puns, riddles, and knock knock jokes that are sure to please any crowd. It’s a perfect gift for the budding comedian in your family. Question: What kind of cheese do […]
Fairytale endings without hardship are just endings. There is no cause for victory without a battle to fight. Without hardship, there is no dream, just a destination. Without hardship, happy endings are nothing more than the natural progression of an […]
For something to take root and have influence, you have to surrender to it and permit it to take authority. I have to remind myself of this often because I love to shift blame and pretend I have no choice — I’m helpless to the power of something. Sounds stupid, right? I’m starting to realize that this […]
It is back to school time; and, if you’re like me, you feel both excitement and dread. Excitement, that we made it through the summer with the children at home, bored, arguing, tracking in on my freshly mopped floor, eating a week’s worth of groceries in a day, and constantly there and underfoot. Then the […]
Change is difficult no matter your age. For children, change, especially involving divorce, can manifest feelings of insecurity and spur bouts of acting out. Since there is little else they can control in the situation, behavior often becomes a tool to express their opposition. One way children express opposition is through rejection. Rejecting the new […]
Over the years, my husband and I have established a few traditions with our family. Some were cultivated from our favorite childhood traditions and some have been established through new routines with our children. Things like opening one gift on Christmas Eve, Friday night family nights with games, movies, popcorn, and fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies […]
One of the most challenging and often intimidating concepts to teach to children is what it means to be reborn after the pattern of Christ. One Sunday morning in the middle of my lesson, God gave me a revelation to use play-doh and cookie cutters. This illustration has proven to be very useful for every […]
“I shared the gospel with my class; but when it came to the invitation, several kids raised their hands who don’t really seem to be ready. How do I handle this?” Group invitations for salvation can be tricky. Especially if you ask them to publicly indicate their decision. Here is what I typically end up […]
He who kneels before God can stand before anyone. If you haven’t read the book of Esther, I encourage you to do so. First, because it’s in the Bible and reading the Bible is highly encouraged. Second, because there are some cool twists that come into play that make this story super interesting. I don’t […]
Ahoy Maties!! Welcome to the Seven C’s Pirate Adventure! Whether you intend to journey for a week or sail for the entire summer, your crew will have a spectacular time learning what it means to be a good pirate and the seven character traits needed to succeed. You will find an overview of the entire […]
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