School is out – vacation season is upon us – summer has finally arrived! Families love summertime. Longer days mean more quality time sharing exciting activities with our kids! Summer also provides us with many fun ways to grow spiritually. Whether we send our kids to Vacation Bible School, join a summer Bible study, or…
Emotions You Can’t Live Without: A Healthy and Holy Dose of Anger
A man is as big as the things that make him angry. ~ Winston Churchill, British prime minister As she walked the slums of Nansana, Uganda, Shana Gilbert couldn’t hold back her indignation at the injustice of what she saw. Hundreds of children slept on dirt floors, many of whom were abused and neglected. They had little to no clothing,…
Jesus and the Children
Mark 10:13-16 It is unimaginable to picture a wooden faced, stoic, joyless and judgmental Jesus as He reclined with ragamuffins. The human personality of Jesus is underrated when it is perceived as a passive mask for the dramatic speeches of divinity. Such timidity robs Jesus of His humanity, encases Him in plaster of paris and…
Bible Verses About Children
What are some of the key Bible verses about children? Children are the reward of one’s youth. Happy, or blessed, is the man who has a quiver full of them. We hear statements like this nearly every father’s day among the many Bible verses about children. But what does it mean? And, how much is a…
Jesus and the Gift of Touch
So, today I’ve been thinking about the gift of touch. It is probably because it’s a cold morning, and I’m sitting here by the fireplace, wishing someone else were sitting here with me rubbing my freezing feet. My heart warms up at the mere thought of physical touch. It makes me happy to hold the…