Posts Tagged ‘Easter’
Afraid, Yet Filled with Joy at EASTER
Are you afraid? Is joy missing in your life? Today is Saturday, the dark and unknown day of Holy Week. As we struggle with the unknowns of life today as the result of COVID-19, consider how our feelings are similar to those of the disciples. Jesus had been crucified, was dead, and buried in a tomb…
Read MoreLent: Time Well Spent
Take time for the 40 days of Lent this year. From Ash Wednesday, February 25, through Good Friday, April 10, make a point in teaching children why we prepare our hearts and minds for Easter. Daily short lessons during Lent will make an impact on our kids’ faith. Lenten Ideas for Families • Read the…
Read MoreJesus at Easter and Always
Linda read a beautiful prayer at bible study this past week. The words reflect the many ways Jesus touched others during his ministry. May this prayer bless you as Easter approaches. I pray that Christ may come to you early in the morning as He came to Mary that morning in the garden. And I…
Read MoreFaith-filled Ideas to Remember the First Easter
Passion Week begins this Sunday, Palm Sunday. It marks the beginning of the most holy week of the year for Christians. While it’s easy to get caught up in everything from Easter dinner to chocolate bunnies, make time each day to focus on Jesus and the first Easter. Reading biblical accounts of Holy Week will…
Read MoreSpringtime Sweets for Easter
If you’re looking for a fun activity for the children, both big kids and little kids, here are two recipes for sweet treats that are sure to please. The mess is minimal… good for Mom. The projects are fun… good for the kids. The end products can be used in a variety of ways for…
Read MoreWrap Holy Week in Faith
How will this Easter be more faith-filled for you and your family? According to a Barna Study, two out of three Americans recognize Easter as a religious holiday, and less than half, 42 percent, connect Easter with the resurrection of Christ. Holy Week provides time to walk children through the death and resurrection of Christ. Use…
Read MoreHappy Easter!
God is very clear about the role of parents in being the spiritual leaders in the home in Deuteronomy 11:18-20. In the hustle and bustle of busy family life, I have to stop and remind myself to talk about matters of faith in both instructing mode and casual conversation. When faith is woven into the fabric of…
Read MoreHe is Risen Indeed! Tips for EASTER
When my boys were young, they loved the story about the wise and foolish builders from Matthew 7:24-27. Melody Carlson’s Tale of Two Houses was one of their favorite books. Steve Bjorkman’s illustrations made them laugh! As the boys have grown, Scott and I have tried to be intentional in constructing a solid foundation in biblical teachings.…
Read MoreHe is Risen…Resurrection Garden
One of my favorite Bible characters is Timothy. This young man so impressed Paul that he became his “true son in the faith” (1Timothy 1:2). How did he come to know God’s Word as a child? His mother and grandmother! Paul wrote, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your…
Read MoreJust Jesus at Easter
According to a Barna Study, two out of three Americans recognize Easter as a religious holiday, and less than half, 42 percent, connect Easter with the resurrection of Christ. Easter is decidedly more than chocolate eggs and a bunny. It’s all about Jesus and His everlasting gift for all who call on His name. Everyone who…
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