We remember Martin Luther King Jr. for leading the African American Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. He worked to end segregation—the separation of black people from white people in schools, restaurants, and other public places in the United States. He also fought for equal rights for people of all races and skin… Read more
Category: Seasonal
The Light of Epiphany: Hope for the New Year
There’s a bright light shining through our front window. The curtains fell down one evening in December while my husband and I were watching TV. We heard a crash and rushed to the dining room to see our front window curtains on top of my buffet, the one filled with my china. Thankfully, nothing was… Read more
How To Write A Family Mission Statement
In today’s culture, we’re all about sharing stories. We flock to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to tell our tale through daily photos and to watch the story of others’ lives unfold in our feed. The more we have access to the story of others, the more we wonder about our own. Comparison… Read more
One Word For Kids: New Year, New Growth Goal
I’ve never been much of a resolutions person. The few times I tried to start the year with specific promises to myself, I came up short by Valentine’s Day. In the past few years, though, I’ve found great success in goal-setting each month in small doses and choosing one word as a theme or banner… Read more
Dear Tired Mama, It’s Time to Relax and Enjoy Christmas
Dear Tired Mama, You’ve decked the halls and braved the malls . . . you’ve counted down with Bible verses and magical moments . . . you’ve planned and prepped and perhaps even packed the car with more stuff than anyone should need for 5 days with family a few states away. Maybe you still need… Read more
Christmas Conversation Starters for Families
‘Tis the season to relax and connect by the fire as a family. Don’t have a fireplace? No worries! Watch Minno Mantle to set the mood in your home as you bake cookies, wrap gifts, or enjoy some hot cocoa by the “fire”. And while you’re relaxing together, use these Christmas conversation starters to share… Read more
A Simple and Meaningful Christmas Gift Plan for Families
If you love gift-giving (and gift-receiving) as much as I do, I’m sure you have already stashed away a few items for your loved ones, or perhaps you are preparing lists and beginning to scope out sales. If you haven’t yet thought about Christmas gifts, no worries. I hope this idea helps you plan and strategize… Read more
Share Gratitude With These Printable Thanksgiving Cards
Thanksgiving may be different again this year. Your connection to loved ones may only be via a phone or computer this holiday season. Whether your family is near or far, you can also send them some Thanksgiving Bible verse cards to share gratitude and remind them how loved they are. Print and mail these Minno… Read more
5 Thanksgiving-Themed Shows on Minno to Watch with the Kids
Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away! Looking for ways to get your kids in the spirit of gratitude? Check out these episodes on Minno to learn more about what the Bible says about giving thanks: 5 Thanksgiving-Themed Shows on Minno to Watch with the Kids Madame Blueberry VeggieTales This classic episode of VeggieTales explains… Read more
New Show on Minno: Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids Animated Series
Based on the award-winning Bible! Join Minno kids Margot, Lexi, Miguel, and Logan on an exciting journey through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Learn God’s big story through each episode featuring beloved Bible moments, curious questions, and a whole lot of fun! Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids Series Details Whimsical and fun, narrated… Read more