In the very beginning, we were created in God’s image.  In Genesis 1:27, it says, “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him.”  So we have in us a natural, built-in desire to create as God did.  Of course, we can’t create by merely speaking like God when He said, “Let there ...

When I was growing up, my grandfather was a professional photographer.  His dark room was in the basement of his home where he spent hours and hours, developing pictures.  The walls of his reception room were covered with pictures of high school seniors posing, athletic teams about to begin their seasons, families celebrating a wedding or the arrival of a ...

Looking for ways to keep your kids busy and you from going insane?  Here are 5 indoor activities you can do in the comforts of your own home! Play Indoor Volleyball So maybe this isn’t a calm, quiet way to keep the kids busy, but it’s a great way to burn off some energy!  When we were kids, my siblings ...

A few weeks ago, I was up with my newborn son in the wee hours of the morning.  Everyone else in the house was still asleep (which I honestly wished I was too!)  However, I’ve learned that these times with a new baby are some of the most precious moments a mother could have. As I was rocking him to ...

Expand your French Revolution vocabulary by searching for the hidden words in the In The Reign Of Terror word search puzzle. Simply click the word find and download!

There is a basic and self-evident truth about life: you work, you eat. The Little Red Hen, The Ant and The Grasshopper–children’s stories since the beginning of time point to hard work and diligence as the mother of good fortune. While we know it is God who ultimately blesses our efforts and that fortune is a result of that blessing, ...

Crackers are decorated tubes that can be filled with candy, confetti, trinkets, toys, or games. Recipients of the cracker pull at the ends to reveal the surprise. Traditionally a part of the Christmas celebration in the UK, crackers are perfect for adding some pop to New Year’s parties, especially if you are celebrating at 8pm. And they couldn’t be easier ...

Think about last Christmas.  Do you even remember it?  If so, how did you celebrate?  My guess is your answer has to do with whose house you went to, what food you may have prepared and enjoyed, or what gifts you bought or received, right? Our first thoughts tend to reflect back on what we did or who we were ...

Want a fun way for your child to show their love and appreciation to those around them this Christmas?  Have them make a homemade Christmas Coupon book!  Not only is it an inexpensive gift, but it teaches your child how to serve other people!  Plus, believe me, it will mean more to the lucky person who receives a coupon book ...

Many congregations and families have been introduced to the Advent wreath custom with Bible reading, singing, and prayer. On each successive Sunday in Advent, a candle is lit. Several aspects of this observance seem especially useful: For families, it can be daily. When an activity is daily, it becomes part of the fabric of life. It makes a statement about ...