Think about five words for a moment: Hope. Peace. Joy. Love. Surrender. “Well, Erick,” you might say, “Aren’t we all experts at surrender right now? It is 2020 after all.” True. We have all surrendered a lot this year. Sometimes, we welcome the opportunity for a change of pace. But most likely, you have dug… Read more
We hear a lot about “Emmanuel” at Christmas, but who is Emmanuel? The word Emmanuel appears 3 times in the Bible – twice in Isaiah and once in Matthew. Emmanuel means “God with us” and is a name for Jesus. The Word “Emmanuel” The word “Emmanuel” comes from the Greek rendering of two Hebrew words,… Read more
Many families are familiar with Advent Christmas countdowns as made popular by adorable daily calendars flooding our Pinterest feeds throughout the fall. But Advent has been observed for centuries, long before treat-filled houses with numbered doors or chocolate and toy companies offered a way for kids to count the days of December in anticipation of… Read more
Grab the Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids, written by VeggieTales and What’s In The Bible? creator Phil Vischer, and guide your family on a journey through God’s Word as you anticipate Christmas! If you are looking for a way to engage your kids in the conversations that matter this Christmas season, we invite you… Read more
