What started out as a day to remember a dear Christian brother named Valentine has morphed into a celebration of romantic love. Both are wonderful things to celebrate. I look forward to roses and a big box of chocolates on St. Valentine's Day! However, remembering that the day started about a man who was…
Early in our marriage we established a meaningful, yet simple Christmas morning celebration that we still enjoy today! We enjoy Bible reading, Christmas carol singing, “Happy Birthday to Jesus,” cinnamon rolls, and presents. In that order.
When it’s time to shop for older folks, it can be frustrating. They have everything! Or do they? Shopping for elderly loved ones requires thoughtful creativity. I’ve given these welcomed gifts to my parents, in-laws, and elderly aunts.
You can see that this set opens with upbeat praise songs and moves into worship. While we take the offering we continue to worship with a rousing “Hallelujah Chorus” after announcements.
Try a Christmas unit study! Take a break from the usual school routine and dig into unit study as a family. Bake, decorate, sing, craft, wrap presents, and learn more about Christmas with these engaging Christmas unit studies.
When December rolls around, I’m ready to listen to Christmas carols day and night.
Over the years, I’ve accumulated a list of favorites and each year I make a CD to play in my car. Yes, I know that’s old-fashioned. My van is old enough to play CDs.
Daddy didn’t hang the flag every day, but on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July, the flag waved proudly from our front porch. Daddy never talked much about serving Uncle Sam in the Army, but he loved our country and respected the flag. “There is no country like America!” he would tell me.…
October 31st is Reformation Day. This time of year is a great time to celebrate God’s Super-Heroes and the rediscovery of biblical truths like faith alone and grace alone. We live by faith! We are saved by grace! There is so much to celebrate on Reformation Day!
Amy Carmichael is a super-hero! She left her home in Ireland to minister to children in India who desperately needed Jesus!
We gather together to celebrate Christian heroes from the past who have been world changers. We move from station to station to meet this year’s heroes, listen to their monologues, and play a game or do an activity. Everyone has a blast! One year, Lottie Moon arrived! Would you like to meet her?