I’m one of those people who enjoys slowing down during the holidays. I love establishing Christmas traditions with my family but I need them to be super simple yet memorable. My children look forward, with great anticipation, to these five super simple Christmas traditions. (This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.) Decorate the […]
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Easter Books for Children
(This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.) Easter is on its way! I love celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and reflecting on the amazing gift of salvation. I especially enjoy sharing this time of year with my children. Some of my favorite Easter activities are decorating eggs, worshiping with other believers on Good Friday […]
Saint Valentine and the History of Valentine’s Day
Who was Saint Valentine? When did Valentine’s Day start? And how did hearts, flowers, love letters and chocolate candies get associated with this holiday? Let’s take a closer look at Saint Valentine and the history of Valentine’s Day to answer these questions. (This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.) Saint Valentine Early church […]
Reformation Day Activities
Did you know that on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses (or concerns) regarding the practices in the Catholic Church to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany? His actions sparked the Protestant Reformation! {This post contains affiliate links.} If you would like to know more about Martin Luther you […]
Santa Claus
Every year in December Christmas fills our lives with bright lights, beautifully wrapped presents, hot chocolate and baked goodies, caroling and the gathering of family and friends. For those of us who are Christians, Christmas also means celebrating the birth of our Savior and rejoicing in God’s gift of eternal life. But what should we […]
Christmas Books
Thanksgiving has come and gone which means it’s time to pull out the Christmas decorations and our family’s favorite Christmas books. There’s just something special about snuggling with a child on the couch and reading a book while being surrounded by Christmas decorations and a Christmas tree weighted down with lights and ornaments. Here are some […]
Reformation Day
It’s October, which means leaves are changing color, trips are being taken to the pumpkin patch and many of you are gearing up for Halloween. But did you know that Reformation Day is in October as well? On October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses on to the door of the Castle Church […]