About 2 years ago I decided to start actually DOING all the things I was pinning on Pinterest. One of the first things I wanted to do was find a way to display my kids’ art. In our house, the fridge is tucked in the back corner of the kitchen which means no one really […]
Tag: easter
Why Butterflies Are a Resurrection Reminder
One of my favorite signs of spring is when the butterflies start appearing from nowhere to land on flower petals and show off their gorgeous God-given colors. We did a simple craft this year for the butterfly just by placing a stencil on paper and dusting with chalk all around it. As you can […]
Remembering the Cross with Easter Food
This year for Easter, we’re trying to keep Christ and His sacrifice and resurrection at the center of everything, including food! To that end, we’ve had lots of fun getting really creative! Our first food craft was with Rice Krispie Treats! I’ve been avoiding working with Rice Krispie Treats because I worried they’d be too hot for the […]
Children’s Church: Naaman and Forgiveness
So what does the story of Naaman have to do with Easter, you might wonder? Well, first, you might wonder what the story of Naaman is—I know I had to look this one up before teaching! Naaman’s story is shared in 2 Kings 5. Naaman was a high-ranking general in the land of Aram, but he suffered from […]
Keeping the Cross Central
I LOVE Easter! I love that fresh smell of spring as buds start popping up and grass returns, even though every year I have to remind myself that usually Easter in the north includes snow still on the ground. Growing up in Ohio, I have distinct memories of snow-covered bushes with plastic eggs hanging off […]