Sister Approved: Why Do We Call It Christmas?

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Good day!  My kids and I had the pleasure of watching “Why Do We Call It Christmas?’  It is a part of the series, “What’s in the Bible”, developed by VeggieTales® creator, Phil Vischer.  It is the perfect gift for those of us who want a fun way to explain Christmas.  It definitely addresses the [...]

Off the Shelf: The Missional Mom

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Almost six years ago I was on the fast track.  Then, I left the workforce for maternity leave.  Before I knew it I had transitioned into the stay-at-home mom role.  It wasn’t really planned, it just happened.  Sure, I have missed the luxuries that  a second income often offers, but the time I have with [...]

Mom Creates Phone App for Kids in Church

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I don’t know about you, but sometimes it is challenging to keep children both well behaved and engaged in church.  Most smaller ministries do not have the luxury of children’s church or daycare.  It’s a good thing that necessity is the mother of invention. Ann Goade, mother of three, questioned whether coloring sheets were the [...]

The Lion of Judah: First 3D Animated Christian Film Ever

Grab the entire family for an evening of friendly entertainment. The Premiere of ‘The Lion of Judah’, Delightful Animated Kids’ Feature the First 3D Animated Christian Film Ever Released, is here.  This highly anticipated film will be released June 3, 2011 nationwide. The Lion of Judah retells the story of Easter. The same animals who [...]

The Successful Mother

Becoming a mother is a life altering experience.  The process begins when a woman realizes that another life, whom she will be responsible for, is developing inside her womb.  Motherhood is so much more than a giving birth.  It has no few prerequisites, to obtain the position and yet to be truly successful at it [...]

Zonderkidz Launches Bible Memorization App

Zonderkidz Launches Innovative Bible Memorization App and Website Based on Updated NIV Adventure Bible “I know of no other single practice in the Christian life more rewarding, practically speaking, than memorizing Scripture…” — Chuck Swindoll, Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life, Zondervan, 1994 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 27, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ — Zonderkidz(tm), the children’s [...]

Free Curriculum for Every Church

Free Curriculum for Every Church Learn to Partner with Parents and Influence the Next Generation ATLANTA, Nov. 4 /Christian Newswire/ — Thousands of churches around the world have discovered the benefits of using Orange curriculum in their weekly services. Based on a comprehensive plan with the same end goal, Orange resources effectively partner the local [...]

Biblical Literacy

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It seems that new churches are being planted every day.  A recent study conducted by the Barna Group revealed that 84 percent of the African-Americans surveyed identified God as “the all-powerful, all-knowing, perfect creator of the universe who rules the world today.” A similar study conducted by Pew Forum found that of all the major [...]

Spiritual Warfare: When Parents Have to Step In

Spiritual Warfare: When parents have to step in. By Nellie Shani A distraught mother of a seven-year old boy, asked if she could come and share something personal with me. Our talk revealed that Steven (not his real name) was having problems. She told me that the boy had strange behavior and that his teacher [...]

Try Jelly Telly!

In the vast majority of American households PBS, Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel and Cartoon Network get more than their fair share of our children’s time.  Although some of the programming is educational it does not assist us in teaching our children Biblical principles.  But, never fear, once again Phil Vischer, creator of VeggieTales, has come [...]