Merry Christmas! I know, I know, “officially,” it’s not Christmas just yet. Traditionally, according to church calendars, Christmastime begins on Christmas day and ends on January 5th, thus twelve days of Christmas. January 6th is the celebrated day of the Wisemen or the feast of Epiphany. (As a very young boy, my father was…
Hello, Praying Friend! Wow. Did October fly by for you? It certainly did here. As we move into November and are cognizant of the chaos around us, locally, regionally, and globally, it should give us pause to be thankful. Yes. Even amid the turmoil. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 reminds us, “Give Thanks in all circumstances, for…
Good Morning, Praying Friend! September is just wrapping up—it seems to have flown by! Here in sunny, humid Florida, there’s a very slight change in the morning air—almost as if you can sense fall trying to push the heat out of the way! It was 72 degrees when I left my home yesterday morning. So,…
Happy September! As I share with you this month, we are preparing for our first Hurricane of the season! At this time, it looks like it will just barely touch us here in central Florida. We’re praying that there will be minimal damage and no loss of life. I am wrapping up a busy summer…
Ever wonder about Wonder? I love that word. I love Sharing His Wonder with fellow believers and not-yet-believers alike. A simple sleight-of-hand trick can create Wonder, sure. But when we look closely at God’s word, we understand better the sanctity that consumes His Wonder. The concept of Wonder is deeply ingrained in the Bible, with…
Week Seven Rhythm of Faith Goal Examine the biblical story of Mary and Martha, exploring the balance between being creative and spending time with God. Craftivity Bible Journaling Our Focus verse was Luke 10:41-42 – “Martha, Martha…you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen…
Week Six Rhythm of Faith Goal Explore the music of Chris Tomlin, a renowned worship leader and songwriter known for his heartfelt and uplifting worship songs. Craftivity Creating Worship Song Art Our Focus verse was Psalm 95:1-2 – “Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of…
Week Five Faith Through Music Goal Kids will Discover the role of music as a creative form of worship and expression, exploring biblical references to music and its impact on faith. Craftivity Listening & Watching Drumming Our Focus verse was Psalm 100:2 – “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” Lesson:…
This month each year, we think more about those words that still ring in our ears from the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 1776. They seem to be the ideal of every person living today … yet do we really understand the “rules of the game?” For most Americans, when we think of “life and the pursuit…
Hello Prayer Partner! May has slipped away so quickly; as we enter June, I wanted to update you on current work; I had three school outreaches in May that went super. Over 2,000 kids laughed, clapped, and had a great time! (If you are looking for an outreach for your community, check out this…