We all know prayer is an important part of a family’s journey with God, but it can be hard to tailor family prayer when you have children all different ages! With a spread of six years in the age range …
The Origins Of Pentecost The historical and Biblical origins of what we know as Pentecost today can be found in Exodus 23:14-19, Leviticus 23:15-16 and Deuteronomy 16:10. One of 3 significant Jewish festivals, Pentecost is the Greek name for the …
The birth announcement that I received in the mail stated the precious girl’s name was “Hadassah.” Flipping through my mental rolodex of names to search for a match, I came up empty. I was surprised to learn that Hadassah was …
The story of Queen Esther is one of the Bible’s most dramatic – a new young queen, an evil adviser to the king, a king prone to fits of rage, and a big dilemma for Esther! The basic plot summary …
By Sharon Hodde Miller “Are sharks mean guys?” My three year-old son is in the middle of a big superhero phase. Every day this month, I have either played the part of Wonder Woman or “Mommy Incredible Hulk,” while he …
What is Easter all about? Easter can be a confusing holiday – stores are filled with chocolate eggs and stuffed bunnies, while churches teach about the death and resurrection of Jesus. Are the two connected? Not really. But even within …
