Let’s Go for a Run

I used to be a runner. I’m learning to run again, and all the benefits that come with it.

Weaning: A Time for Celebration

When and how to wean can be daunting questions. Thankfully, the Bible provides guidance. This is my journey through weaning the three little ones.

Zeal without Knowledge: House Buying Process Gone Awry

Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark. Proverbs 19:2 Afa and I have been casually looking to buy a house for about six months and seriously looking for the last eight weeks. For the first four weeks of this endeavor, I dove in with lots of…

Mary the Mother of Jesus

Supply list: Yarn, craft printable, hula hoopsPre-class prep: Cut out Mother’s Day Craft, practice hula hoop game Circle Time – Rules, songs, good news, prayer, Memory Scripture (John 1:1-2) Bible Reading – Luke 1:26-38 Creative Story Telling – Have the kids talk about a time when they were scared, and then describe what the angel likely looked like,…

Calling the First Disciples

Supply list: Yarn, tape, glue, construction paperPre-class prep: cut out fish for game, make “fishing poles” Circle Time – Rules, songs, good news, prayer, Memory Scripture (John 1:1-2, only John 1:1 for the younger class) Bible Reading – Mark 1:16-20Creative Story Telling – Younger kids: talk about what kinds of jobs people haveOlder kids: Let them share what…