Our “Kids On A Mission” series has allowed children to explore countries all over the world, and they have learned how Jesus has invaded different cultures! In some countries, the Christians must be brave in the face of resistance; in some countries, the Christians are welcomed and even celebrated. Jesus has made every country and every culture unique, […] Read more…
Kids on a Mission, Part 6: Easter Island
Kids on a Mission: Easter Island Lesson 6 Purpose: By the end of this lesson students will be able to: Recall basic facts about Easter Island and its religion, geography, and culture. Explain how the people of Easter Island decide their governors. Pray for the people of Easter Island by thinking through some of their […] Read more…
Kids On A Mission, Part 5: Iceland
We are now in week 5 of our “Kids On A Mission” series. This week, we will be traveling to Iceland…one of the most beautiful places on earth! Even though the handiwork of God can be seen all over Iceland’s majestic landscape, most of the people there have forgotten who their Creator is. Our prayer is […] Read more…
Kids on a Mission, Part 4: India
Welcome to lesson 4 of “Kid’s on a Mission!” This week we’re learning about the country of India by making real investigations into their religion, food, and culture. My prayer is that your children hear the gospel again and again today while also becoming a little more confident in God’s truth as well as his […] Read more…
Kids on a Mission, Part 3: Portugal
Kids on a Mission: Portugal Lesson 3 Time needed: 25-35 min Age: 4-7 years old Purpose: students will be able to Understand the importance of building relationships in light of sharing the love of Christ Recall basic facts about Portugal and the people there Pray for the people of Portugal Plan an activity to have […] Read more…
Kids On A Mission, Part Two: China
Last week began our “Kids On A Mission” series! We started out by looking at some fun facts about the world as a whole, and even designed a passport to take along with us on our “travels.” This week’s lesson will guide us to our first destination: China! Katie and I continue to pray that God uses this series […] Read more…
Kids On A Mission, Part One: The World
This week begins a series of posts titled “Kids on a Mission”. It is our deep desire to help our children develop a love and compassion for the world and all the hurting people in it. This mission series is developed by us, to help our children “travel” around the world to different countries and […] Read more…
Series: Chapter Books To Read To Little Boys – “My Side Of The Mountain”
About 6 months ago, I announced that I would be writing a post every other week that would follow my “Chapter Books To Read To Little Boys” series. Ha. In 6 months, I managed to pump out one. One. In 6 months. Are you interested in my excuses? 1. I was pregnant and it was hard sitting […] Read more…
Fun Fall Craft To Do With Your Kids!
Fall is officially here! And nothing is more refreshing than following up a blistering Alabama summer with a humidity-free, mosquito-free, gorgeous Alabama Fall. Not too hot. Not too cold. And just enough acorns. I don’t know what it is about Nature’s particular output during the Fall season, but there are craft opportunities for the taking! Acorns, beautiful […] Read more…
The Summer My Kid Became An “Everything-ologist”
Relaxing stresses me out. Seriously! I don’t know how to do it – relax, that is – and when I try…well, I confuse my family around me. Case in point: A couple of weeks ago, my 5-year-old approached me with a big, award-winning, I-did-something-worthy-of-a-sugary-treat kind of smile. He proudly told me that since he knows […] Read more…