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Just Be Kind
What can we do to make the world a better place? Perhaps it’s as simple as just being kind. That’s the premise behind “Be Kind to Humankind Week” celebrated August 25-31. Kindness can be a smile, being friendly, sharing generously, being considerate. It can be treating others with gentleness or showing concern and care. Not…
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Celebrating the 4th of July
As you celebrate the 4th of July, remind your children of the history of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. You might focus then on the flag as a symbol of our country. Tell them that the 50 stars represent our 50 states, that the red and white stripes represent the 13 original states,…
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Independence Day
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America was adopted on July 4, 1776. A year later at the first organized celebration of Independence Day in Philadelphia, a ship’s cannon fired a 13-gun salute in honor of the 13 colonies. That night, there was a fireworks display that began and ended with 13…
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A Mother’s Love
From the time I was little, I wanted to be a mother when I grew up. I am blessed that God allowed that dream to come true. Part of the reason I treasured that role was because of the wonderful mother God gave me. Mom didn’t have an easy life growing up; there were lots…
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Easter is Late
This year we celebrate Easter on April 20. That’s near the last date Easter could fall on, April 25. The date is based on the Jewish calendar which uses lunar cycles. Easter is the first Sunday after the full moon on or after the spring equinox, which means it could be any date between March…
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Teaching Children about God
Do you want to teach your children about God and the Bible, but are not sure how to make certain you’re covering the main topics? The Ology, by Marty Machowski, can help. This book has been around for a while, but I just found out about it. The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New is geared…
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Read Aloud Day
I relished the times my mother would read to us children. I found stories fascinating. But alas, mom couldn’t read to me all day long, so I was anxious to go to school so I could learn to read for myself. One of my favorite times at school was when the teacher read to us…
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Hope for the New Year
A new year brings a new time of hope. God’s Word tells us hope starts with Him. Acknowledge Him. Sit quietly in His presence. Share your hurts, your heartaches, your disappointments, mistakes, misunderstandings. Acknowledge that He hears you. Acknowledge Jesus as Savior. Profess that He is sovereign and loves you greatly. That He has the…
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Happy Father’s Day
Ten years ago this month my dad went home to be with Jesus. I’m so grateful that this godly man was my father. Dad was a talented man with lots of wisdom, though he’d tell you he was just a farmer. But he not only grew crops, he grew kids who learned the value of…
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Celebrating Sanctity of Life
January is Sanctity of Human Life month. We celebrate that all humans are created in the image of God and are precious to Him from their beginning in the womb to their natural death. You can use this month to talk to your children and grandchildren about how they are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm…