GET GROWING! A Science Experiment for Kids

It’s time for a fun science experiment! The snow is finally melting. The grass is beginning to turn green. The onions, chives, and strawberry plants in my kitchen garden are popping up out of the leaves and soil. Springtime is here! It seems like it always takes a little longer in Minnesota to get things…

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A.C.T.S.- Grow

An open book with gently fluttering pages is centered against a dark background. The pages glow softly, their illuminated text fostering an atmosphere where ideas grow and flourish, creating a focused, serene ambiance.

The past three weeks have been spent discussing safety and kids. But can we really keep our kids safe? Do we really want them to be safe all the time? Taking risks can be good for kids to build confidence and experience new activities. My ministry partner, Lori Wildenberg, has sage advice for all parents…

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He is Risen…Resurrection Garden

Bright yellow daffodils with green stems and leaves in a garden setting evoke the spirit of resurrection. The flowers stand out against the blurred green background, showcasing their vibrant petals and trumpet-shaped blooms.

  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…

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The Little Kitchen Garden

A charming garden with a white picket fence features an arched trellis adorned with pink roses. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting gentle shadows on the grass. A quaint gravel path winds beside a flowerbed filled with vibrant, blossoming plants.

Spring is here! Watching the brown of winter suddenly turn pastel fills me a longing to be outside. The pale green of tree buds and the many hues of blossoms take my breath away. Watching tulips and hyacinth burst forth from the dormant garden spurs me on to begin planning my own garden. I have…

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