O Holy Night Of the many famous stories in the Bible, the one we read about this week is very familiar – probably the most familiar – to us and our children. Unfortunately, that can make it hard for our kids (and us!) to be amazed. Please really read the story this year, because it … Continue reading O Holy Night
School’s Out for Summer! School’s Out Forever! When we roll out of the last pick up of the year blasting Alice Cooper and screaming our lungs out, I know for sure that summer is officially here!!! And I love, love, love that we’ve moved Munger VBS to the beginning of summer this year. So we’ll … Continue reading Summer, Summer, Summertime
This Friday we start reading the Mark Gospel. This is the perfect time to either continue what you have been doing with Matthew or jump in and join us for the first time. If you haven't picked up our booklets on Easter Sunday, please get your Mark and Mark Family Guide this Sunday at church. … Continue reading Daily Bible Reading…A Personal Experience
This is your last week of Matthew! I hope your time spent in Scripture has proven to be well worth it. This week’s readings fall right in line with what we’ve just learned through Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. So, while I’ll give you a question to discuss for each day, I’d like you to … Continue reading A Quick Transition
Welcome to Holy Week! Your children have spent Lent learning the story of Holy Week in Sunday school. They have participated in Palm Sunday and watched an Easter play put on by our youth. They are so excited about Easter! But there is no Easter Sunday without Good Friday. This week’s reading isn’t easy, but … Continue reading Taking Responsibility
Denisa and I had a lively discussion in my office recently over whether or not Judas had a choice in the matter or whether he was just destined to it – forced, in a way. Ultimately we decided he very much had a choice. He had choice after choice right up until he kissed Jesus … Continue reading What choice do we have?
There are only 25 readings left in Matthew! Good job! It’s okay if you missed some days. What’s important is that you continue reading with your kids. We’d love to hear your feedback on how it has worked for your family. Monday 4/1 – Destruction of the Temple Notice Jesus’ compassion. He doesn’t sugar coat … Continue reading The Door Is Still Open
Hope you are still following along with our Bible reading. Here's this week. Monday 3/18 – At the Temple Yesterday’s reading was about what is appropriate and inappropriate to do at church. The money changers and people selling doves were taking advantage of people who traveled from far away to worship at the temple. … Continue reading In Matthew This Week…
I was supposed to post yesterday, but it was my mom and husband’s birthday. I feel like I should get a special pass of some sort. If you disagree, I apologize. If you agree, I knew I always liked you. So, let’s get started on the reading. Monday – 3/11: It’s easy to point a … Continue reading Tardy to the Party
This week's reading brings some really useful practical advice. Especially if you have more than one child at home. We always hear and tell our children to live like Jesus, and sometimes it's hard for kids to figure out exactly how or what to do. This week will give them some ideas about conflict resolution … Continue reading Forgiveness Is Key
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