Who doesn’t want their child to grow up to be a good person, to have manners and know how to act in various social situations? As Christians, we want our children to become Christ-like. Teaching your kids to have character at Christmas is a great step in the right direction! We get so busy at Christmas that we often forget our kids need … [Read more...]
When Jesus was a Green-Eyed Brunette
Wouldn’t it be nice to know that God had a divine plan for your life? A plan not just for you, but a plan to use you for big things? If you are a Christian, you probably already know that He does! You are an important part of God’s plan. You believe it for your children. Now believe it for yourself! But we all forget sometimes. There … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Enjoy a Christmas Story Lunch
My kids LOVE to eat. Anything we do with food instantly becomes more meaningful for them. That's why we came up with The Christmas Story Lunch! A couple of years ago I stumbled upon this amazing Story of the Passion Lunch. It’s a symbolic and memorable way for kids to learn the Easter story. Everyone receives one food at a time. Then … [Read more...]
Family Dinner Conversation Starters: Christmas Edition
Family Dinner Statistics We all know that family time is important. Children who eat dinner with their families 3 times a week are more likely to maintain a healthy weight, make better grades, and have a better relationship with their families. You can check out some statistics on families that eat meals together here. What … [Read more...]
A Simple Yet Meaningful Advent Plan
My favorite thing about Christmas is counting down and anticipating the big day with advent plans. They make celebrating Jesus' arrival so much more meaningful! The problem is that even though we start with great intentions, the busyness of the holiday season can waylay even the best plans. Sometimes we get sick at the holidays. Life just … [Read more...]
Christmas Nature Studies to Enhance Your Holiday
Holiday nature studies are like a breath of fresh air. There is something about the smell of pine that almost has the power to center your soul. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for … [Read more...]
Crazy Christmas Card Greetings
With Christmas day fast approaching, I want to pause for a moment and send my crazy Christmas card greetings to you and yours. Thanks so much for spending time with me and becoming part of Minivan Ministries! When I was in high school, I went to church camp. There was a lady there with a crazy flower in her hair. It definitely wasn’t … [Read more...]
3 Things You Should Get Yourself for Christmas
Christmas is usually a time of abundance for those who have the means to make it happen. If the holiday season slipped by, and we never got anything other than what we got the other 11 months, we would all be okay. There are 3 things you should get yourself for Christmas. And NONE of them are things that can be tied up in a pretty little … [Read more...]
The ABCs of Homeschooling Through the Holidays
There are so many wonderful things to do to celebrate Christmas. There are just as many ways to make them educational. Christmas, of course, shouldn’t all be about education. We have to have a little fun, right? But we really can have it both ways--fun and educational. That’s where The ABCs of Homeschooling Through the Holidays comes in. My … [Read more...]
Rain for Roots: Great Children’s Worship Music
I will sing of your love and justice; to you, Lord, I will sing praise.” Psalm 101:1 NIV We had the privilege of attending a Rain for Roots record release party for The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like This not quite two years ago. Rain for Roots has great children’s worship music. We had gotten a few of their songs off Noisetrade a couple years … [Read more...]
