I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Their answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take. Have fun! Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure Candy--Nothing is Sweeter Than … [Read more...]
Whooo Is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Lord of the Harvest
I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Their answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take. Have fun! Intro: We can plant seeds, water them, and hope they will grow. The rest is up to … [Read more...]
The Whole World Needs Jesus
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I promise my reviews are honest and true. I want to provide you with the best discipling resources for your family! I love books--especially children’s books. There is nothing better than a great story, especially one with fantastic pictures. They are even better when they … [Read more...]
How To Do Service Projects with Kids
Today’s World Everyone has heard the complaints about the current generation-- that they are self absorbed and greedy. I don’t pretend to be a profit, but I must admit that this sounds pretty familiar... But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Things Children Should Learn This School Year
The beginning of a new school year is exciting. In You’ve Got Mail, Tom Hanks told Meg Ryan that he wished he could send her a “bouquet of newly sharpened pencils.” What an awesome idea! Of course, this is coming from the lady who slept with a can of Crayolas as a child. When you walk by the school supplies sales, it gets my heart … [Read more...]
Kids and Disaster
I thought about writing about this several months ago when a widely-publicized disaster happened, but I waited a bit too late. I did have the thought that it probably wouldn’t be long until something else tragic happened. Unfortunately, I was right. Not only have we had one horrific thing happen, but at least two come right to mind from the last … [Read more...]
The Luke 10:27 Challenge: With ALL Your Heart, Day 4
Fierce, Passionate Love 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all … [Read more...]
What You Can Expect in 2016
Sometimes you get to the end of a year and all you can say is, “Glad that one is over!” While 2015 contained some serious personal trials, it also brought successes. One of which is the official beginning of Minivan Ministries. I’m so glad that you joined me on this journey! It’s been a fast 4 months. Looking back on the past few months has … [Read more...]
2016 Book Brigade
I’m so excited! I’m so excited about the upcoming 2016 Book Brigade, the new Minivan Ministry book club, that I even have “I’m So Excited” by the Pointer Sisters running through my head! (I will spare you the video. I never thought about what that song was actually about until now!) How will the 2016 Book Brigade work? I recently started … [Read more...]
Blessing Bags for the Homeless
If you are looking for a super simple and fun service project that you can do alone or with a group, look no further. Making Blessing Bags for the homeless is a great way to involve kids in service and have a huge impact on the homeless community. Blessing Bags are simply that--bags full of blessings (useful items) for the homeless. Before You … [Read more...]
