My Burlap Bag Gift of Joy - The Day My Garden Tote Arrived
Spring is here! We've made it through the time change and a LOT of rainy days. It is finally time for those of us who garden to get out and put our hands in the dirt. This is what we've been waiting for! We head out to garden centers and buy way too many seeds and plants. We seek out garden hats, overalls, boots, and t...
Mar 28, 2024
Easter Week Day 5: The Last Supper
Immerse Yourself: It is the night of the last supper. Jesus predicts that Peter will deny him. Jesus asks for this cup to pass as he cries out in agony. Jesus is betrayed. Listen to "The Last Supper | Easter Drama Day 5" on Spreaker. Read today's supporting scripture: John 13, Re-read Luke 22, Re-read Matthew...
Mar 28, 2024
The Cross is Bare. The Tomb is Empty. Jesus is ALIVE!
As I reflect on the Resurrection of Jesus our Lord and Savior, what stays with me is that Jesus was born to die, and He knew it. He didn't just know it, but He chose it, on purpose. We know this because Jesus' very words are recorded in John 10:18: No one can take My life from Me. I sacrifice it voluntarily. For I have...
Mar 27, 2024
Easter Week Day 4: Plotting to Kill Jesus
Immerse Yourself: Chief Priests and elders are scheming and plotting together to arrest and kill Jesus. Judas agrees to betray him. Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume. Listen to "They Plot to Kill Jesus | Easter Drama Day 4" on Spreaker. Read today's supporting scripture: Luke 22, John 12, Matthew 26 L...
Mar 27, 2024
What to Put into the Easter Eggs: Ideas for All Ages
Easter egg hunts are a part of our family tradition each year. I grew up having at least one Easter egg hunt during the season and typically more. One at church, one in the neighborhood, usually one with all my cousins. I have the best memories of racing around trying to get the most into my basket. I wouldn't care if ...
Mar 26, 2024
Easter Week Day 3: The Withered Fig Tree
Immerse Yourself: Jesus teaches his disciples about faith, spiritual life, and death through a fig tree. Listen to "Lessons from Jesus | Easter Drama Day 3" on Spreaker. Read today's supporting scripture: Mark 11 Mark 11 Jesus' Triumphant Entry 11 As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to ...
Mar 26, 2024
Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Easter
Do you struggle to make Easter a season instead of just a day? It's such a significant celebration it deserves far more attention and reflection than a one-hour church service. So how can you help your family reflect on the meaning of Easter in the days leading up to Resurrection Sunday? Here are some ideas: Read throu...
Mar 25, 2024
Easter Week Day 2: Jesus' Emotion
Immerse Yourself: Jesus expresses a lot of emotion today as he weeps of Jerusalem and then drives out buyers and sellers in the temple in anger. Listen to "Jesus Expresses Emotion | Easter Drama Day 2" on Spreaker. Read supporting Scripture: Re-read Matthew 21. Read Luke 19. Luke 19 Jesus and Zacchaeus 19 Jes...
Mar 25, 2024
Easter Week Day 1: Palm Sunday
As we begin Holy Week we want to share a way you can join together as a family to experience this week in a deeper and more meaningful way. I hope you'll do this every day! Immerse Yourself: Take a listen to our audio drama focused today on Palm Sunday. Listen to "Palm Sunday | Easter Drama Day 1" on Spreaker...
Mar 24, 2024
Easter Explained by a Preschooler
If you're anything like me, you struggle to fully explain the significance of Easter to your kids. I tend to either over-simplify things, or give far too many details, which does little more than confuse and overwhelm them. So I frequently find myself failing to even try, which isn't the right answer, either. Not on pu...
Mar 21, 2024