Don’t skip the scary: 3 reasons kids need the whole story of Easter
Lilies grace each page, and a rainbow sunset paints the sky behind the silhouette of three crosses on a hill. Pictures of Jesus sweating drops of…
The journey to Easter: Preparing for battle with our hearts, heads, and hands
Easter is on the horizon, but the battle today is real. If we are committed to parenting through the lens of Christ, then there is a constant fight…
Fun Easter traditions that honor the resurrection
The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and other holiday traditions are a joy to participate in with our families. However, balancing the true reason behind…
Giving kids hope in hardship
“How has the pandemic affected your kids?” I asked this question to a mom of three children. Right away she listed some of the meaningful activities…
An Easter Message for Parents
One of my favorite spots in Israel is a beautiful garden located near the ancient city walls of Jerusalem. We can’t be certain, but we think it…
A Little Bunny and a Lot of Jesus
Explaining the Easter bunny is a lot like explaining Santa. Santa is easy because that was simply the nickname given for St. Nicholas—who is a great…
Why did a good 'Dad' let them kill his Son?
Your kids will probably ask you that question someday. Are you ready to answer? There isn’t a child or, quite frankly, an adult who finds that…
A Chocolate Covered Easter
Do you worry about the Easter sermons in big church? The Palm Sunday sermon is usually a tough one to sit through with a four- or five-year-old. The…