Author name: Christine Hides

Christine V. Hides is the Director of Ministries with Children and Youth at Northbrook UMC and a deacon candidate in the United Methodist Church. She writes about faith formation at Bless Each One (https://christinevhides.com/). A former kindergarten teacher, she is passionate about childhood literacy. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two teenage daughters.

Discipleship

Church Art Projects for Summer Faith Formation

Christine Hides / August 2, 2019

We are made in the image of God and we believe God to be the ultimate Creator. What better way to honor our Creator than to do likewise?

Prayer

Do you pray for your children?

Christine Hides / November 8, 2018

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on Building Faith, a ministry of Virginia Theological Seminary My First Prayer for My

Parenting

Last Camping Trip

Christine Hides / July 20, 2018

I would not have guessed that cafeteria style, blue plates decorated with camping images and “Hit the trail!” would have

Parenting

Lessons in Imperfection: Advent Edition

Christine Hides / December 8, 2017

I must have forgotten to share my peace and joy-filled plan with the kids.

Parenting

Raising Children to be Friends

Christine Hides / September 26, 2017

I asked my girls what they think my husband and I did to nurture their friendship. They attribute their love for each other to some of our core values.

Discipleship

Finding God in the Carpool Lane

Christine Hides / August 13, 2017

I often find myself with 10 minutes in the carpool lane. Rather than scroll through my phone, I reach for my basket.