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It may sound strange, but Lent is one of my favorite times in the church calendar. Lent is the season that lasts for forty days (not including Sundays) from Ash Wednesday to Easter. The purpose of Lent is for Christians to prepare for Easter. Some people observe fasting and set aside time for reflection on…
Faith
What Does God Want Me To Do: Resources to Help
When I was young, I was always talking about what I wanted to be when I grew up. As I began to mature in my faith, the question changed. What does God want me to do with my life? I’ve always had a desire to teach. As I finished high school and went into college,…
God is Love Scripture Memory Cards (1 John 4:7-21)
Here are your February scripture cards for the Kids in the Word Family Scripture Memory Challenge! This time we’re working on a passage in 1 John 4. It’s all about love – God’s love – and is perfect for Valentine’s Day as well! This month’s passage is 1 John 4:7-21, and is a bit longer than the last one….
Teaching Children About Love: God’s Way
Valentines Day is right around the corner, and that gives us a great opportunity to teach our children about true love. Not the fluffy love that the world shows, not romantic or even family love. We can use Valentines Day as an opportunity to teach our children about love from the God – who is…
Teaching Kids the Truth About Love
It’s coming. Can you hear the incessant footsteps? It comes bearing bundles of little candy message hearts, chocolate in giant red boxes, and cardstock cartoon cards declaring awkwardly inappropriate messages for first graders everywhere. Valentine’s Day. February. The month of love. Our culture is obsessed with the idea of love. There’s romance in children’s movies,…