Preparing for Easter with grandchildren (who don’t know the story)
I’ve slowly come up with a few small things that might at least plant the seeds of understanding “life from death” for our secular grandchildren.
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Homemade Prayer Cards: Gifts that Keep on Giving
After surgery, homemade prayer cards from my teen daughters were truly a blessing.
Day 8: Pray for Forgiveness
Being forgiven – and forgiving others – is at the core of our faith.
Day 3: Love Your Neighbor
The exhortation to “love your neighbor” appears all over Scripture – but it isn’t always easy to fulfill.
Day 2: Praise My Name
The Bible teaches us to praise God – not because God needs our praise, but because we need to offer it.
(Almost) The 12 Days of Christmas!
A revised version of the “Twelve Days of Christmas” carol guides a new devotional for the season.
Fun and Faith Formation under the Tree – a Gift Guide!
Here’s a list of gift ideas integrating fun, family and faith. Works for godparents and grandparents too!
Same Family, New Traditions: Preparing to Wait for Jesus
My mom died fifteen years ago, and it’s still tough to think about “doing the holidays” without her. But through God’s grace and our love for Jesus, we’ve created new ways to celebrate the baby who changed the world.
