PHOTOS
05Jul2011
“Operation” Prayer
One of the fun things that kids like to play is the old "Operation" game. The game board has a human body on it with little areas cut out where strategic body parts such as the heart and stomach go. The goal is to get all the body pieces out of the hole (like a surgeon) without touching the metal edge of the opening. If you do touch the metal opening you will buzzed and lose your turn.There are hu
Read More28Jun2011
Ice Cream is Good for the Soul
Last week, I took my grandchildren to a restaurant. My six-year-old grandson asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Nana gets us ice cream for dessert. And liberty and justice for all! Amen!" Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman remark, "That's what's
Read More27Jun2011
I Spy God
How do you pray to someone that you cannot see? How can you believe in something you can’t touch? Does God really even exist at all? If you’ve ask these questions, the answer is all around you. Use our I Spy God guide to help your kids discover God in a whole new way this week! [download id="41" format="5"]
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Hopscotch and a Prayer
A fun idea for outdoor praying is visiting a sidewalk or driveway and drawing a hopscotch board with caulk. In each block, let the child(ren) fill in a prayer request. When the child has their turn, they throw a rock into the hopscotch area and hop to the box the rock landed in and pray that prayer. It's a great way to pray while they play!
Read More12Jun2011
It’s that Simple!
I think a lot about prayer.When I was a kid my mother prayed, so as a child I too I learned to pray. As I grew older I learned to "perfect" prayer. As an adult I learned to teach others how to pray. Then one day I actually listened to that deep, nagging voice in the crevices of my soul that was whispering, "You don't really know what you are doing, do you? There's more to this... more to prayer."
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