Tag Archives: Bible stories for children

It’s OK not to be OK…

[ad_1] I started to write this just before my birthday (2 weeks before Christmas). But it’s taken a while to decide if I wanted to post it or not. It’s a bit ‘personal’ and was difficult to write. It’s also quite long! I’ve now adapted it as a New Year post – and write it […]

Theology, ‘Tweeology’ & ‘Thugology’

[ad_1] I wrote this blog back in December 2011 on my old website – I haven’t edited it, just copied it as it is. It still fits with my thinking and links with some new blogs I’m writing. It’s long – even by my standards! Enjoy: What do we think of when we mention theology and teaching […]

When Children Don’t Want Jesus In Their Heart Any More

[ad_1] I wrote this back in Sept 2012 on my old website – It’s not edited it, just copied over. I still agree with what I wrote, and it links with some new blogs I’m writing. It’s long though… And I thought the ones I do now are long! Enjoy We adults have our own view […]

KIDS ZONE activities offered at UMC of Plano

[ad_1] The all new KIDS ZONE at the United Methodist Church of Plano is bringing Bible lessons and their teachings to children in unique ways. Parables and their relationship to everyday life is the focus on Sunday mornings from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Activities, music, Bible verses, crafts, and games focus on the Bible lesson […]

Fairytale Faith

[ad_1] I read a brilliant blog last week – all about women’s conferences and the message they give. Many just tell we are beautiful princesses and don’t really give us anything of great spiritual depth – or a message that draws us to being more Christ like. It’s what I call ‘Fairytale Faith’. You can […]

Lifelong Faith Formation For Children With Additional Needs

[ad_1] This last weekend saw the launch of ‘FaithfullGeneration’ at the Hand in Hand conference in Eastbourne. The whole conference was given over to this project about children developing resilient faith in every sphere of life. During the weekend, the Additional Needs Alliance held it’s 5th Annual Forum, where we were discussing what the five […]

A Catholic reads the Bible, Week 52: Alpha and Omega

[ad_1] The tears surprised me. My project was finally done. I knew page 1394, the end of the book of Revelation, was coming, but man, I didn’t expect to cry over it. I laughed at myself for being so emotional. I should have expected a project that changed my life would cause me to cry […]

Lent and International Wheelchair Day

[ad_1] I’m having a reet grumpy day (Said in my best northern accent!)  Persistently high pain levels can occasionally do that to people. I also found out this morning that it is International Wheelchair Day today. That’s nice then….. (Irritated silence……Told you I was having a grumpy day!) I’m wondering what having a day like this […]

From the Mouths of Children and Babies

[ad_1] It was a Sunday morning about four weeks ago and I was at church. As usual it was busy and bustling. Children everywhere, good coffee and lots of conversations. As the service began, I was feeling a little sad because my voice was not up to singing that day. Too many meetings and speaking […]

My Australia challenge

[ad_1] Using the same standards of evidence that flat-earthers demand to prove the earth is a globe, prove to me that Australia exists.After all, I’ve never been there, and it’s not mentioned in the Bible, so therefore it must be one big conspiracy in order to undermine the Christian faith. Keep in mind that I […]

60 Minutes: Chess in the Bible Belt

[ad_1] The population of Franklin County is around 7,000. Because of today’s U.S. chess scene, chess success in a lightly-populated area is possible. This article discusses how what happened earlier this century may have influenced chess blossoming in Franklin County, MS. The 60 Minutes segment showed the grand opening of a chess center in the […]

Who is poor?

[ad_1] “Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.” – Luke 18:22 OK, I live in Australia and our $ is currently: 1 Australian Dollar equals 0.75 […]

Mr. T: The Bible Inspired ‘I Pity the Fool’

[ad_1] Mr. T: The Bible Inspired ‘I Pity the Fool’ BY JESSE CAREY TV April 10, 2017 Acting legend Mr. T and current Dancing with the Stars contestant Mr. T was recently a guest on Conan, and he explained the somewhat unexpected origins of his signature catchphrase “I pity the fool.” The action star claims […]

SAYING GRACE: A Colonial life lesson leads to important biblical lessons

[ad_1] One of the aspects I love most about teaching my children at home is the opportunities it gives to relate biblical truths to everyday life. Just the other day one of those instances arose during our study of life in the Colonies before the American Revolution. We were watching a slideshow of photographs from […]