Pentecost, also known as the Birthday of the Church, is the celebration of the Holy Spirit coming down to the disciples after Jesus ascended into heaven. It is typically celebrated the 7th Sunday after Easter. This year, the Pentecost celebration is June 4, 2017. If you miss Pentecost, however, you can celebrate the Holy Spirit any … [Read more...]
Join the Picnic Parade: The Sign Painter’s Dream
Welcome back to the Picnic Parade! While today's book may be a bit hard to buy, we were easily able to find a copy at our library. Used copies are available for purchase. There is also a Reading Rainbow Episode (Season 10, Episode 17) of A Sign Painter's Dream that you buy for only a couple of dollars. This story is just too good to pass up! … [Read more...]
Join the Picnic Parade: Picnic with the Dinosaurs
I hope you are enjoying our Picnic Parade! Every child goes through a phase in life when they are fascinated by dinosaurs. Regardless of age, there is always something new to learn about the unfamiliar world of dinosaurs. Join us on today’s picnic as we explore the world of dinosaurs! Location, Location, Location We decided that the best place … [Read more...]
Join the Picnic Parade: Imagination Station’s “Light in the Lion’s Den”
Welcome to the Picnic Parade! It’s that time of year again, when everyone is either out of school and trying to keep kids reading, or they are trying to make the end of school fun. Enter the Picnic Parade! We are here to help you have fun and engage with some great literature. Over the next two weeks, you will be taken on a tour of great books … [Read more...]
Never Underestimate the Power of Worship for Moms and Babies
*This post contains affiliate links. Please read my full disclosure. By clicking them to make a purchase, it supports Minivan Ministries without any extra cost to you. It’s a win-win situation! Thanks a million! *I was given this book in turn for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Worship for babies? It sounds … [Read more...]
Once Upon a Time in the Bible
*I was given a copy of these Bibles in exchange for an honest review. Although I was given the products, all opinions are my own. I promise to always be truthful to you, my readers. I want to provide you with only the best resources. Who doesn’t love a good fairytale? Do you know what is even better? A great story that is true. This is … [Read more...]
Five Powerful Ideas for Filling Up Easter Baskets
Easter will be here soon, so it’s time to start thinking about how to fill up those baskets. If you want to avoid too much of a sugar rush, just what should you include? Easter is the most important holiday, so we like for our baskets to point to the meaning of the season. Sure we throw in some bubbles and sidewalk chalk, but we also want our … [Read more...]
Family Bible Studies You Will Fall in Love With
Doing Bible study with your family should be a top priority. In a world that is screaming values that aren’t Christian friendly, it is important to get our families into the Bible daily. Family Bible study can be a challenge though. Where can you find resources that will help your children in their journey? Luckily for you there are some family … [Read more...]
Why You Should Give Something Up For Lent as Family
Christmas is a wonderful time of jubilee. But for many, it can be a stressful or lonely. Thankfully Easter isn’t usually wrapped up in those entrapments. We are free to enjoy the Easter season as is. You are free to get to the heart of Easter with your family and make Easter more important than Christmas. One easy way to do this is to give … [Read more...]
Kids Can Make a Difference to the Homeless
My sweet kids have a heart for the homeless--especially my 6 year old. She loves making and handing out Blessing Bags to them and praying for them. She has been tossing around the idea for several months about starting a blog and selling something to benefit the homeless. Now she is finally getting her big chance. Gemma’s First Kids Can! … [Read more...]
