The “storms” in our lives are sort of like the weather. We can feel like our insides are full of lightning and thunder and wind. We can feel like a problem might drown us. Everyone has storms in their lives. But Jesus calmed the storm at sea, and he can calm storms in our lives. In this […]
“Easter Lily” Easter Craft for Kids
Image by www.freefuneaster.com For many, the beautiful trumpet-shaped white lilies symbolize purity, virtue, innocence, hope and life – the spiritual essence of Easter. One of the most famous Biblical references is in the Sermon on the Mount, when Christ told his listeners: “Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they toil not, […]
“Angel Who Rolled the Stone Away” Paperweight Easter Craft
The most important part of Easter is that Jesus arose! If you are looking for an adorable Easter craft that will help children keep in their hearts the image of the angel who met the people at the tomb to give them the good news, check out our guest post over at Someday Crafts ! You […]
The Jelly Bean Poem: A Craft on the Messages of Easter
Most children find the double meaning of Easter confusing. First is the crucial message of Jesus’ resurrection; then there’s the message of eggs, bunny rabbits, and jelly beans. The two may seem to have no correlation, but to ignore candy and bunnies while talking about tombs and guards and angels can seem disingenuous to sharper […]
Palm Sunday Place Mats: A Palm Sunday Craft
Palm Sunday Place Mats: Palm Sunday Craft Easter Week is a time to create crafts that will last, symbolic of how Christ’s great sacrifice for sins will last throughout life. Placemats are known to last into a child’s teenage years and beyond because they have a special place in the parents’ hearts. This Palm Sunday […]
“Sweet Chicks” Easter Snack
Chicks represent new life. Since we all receive new life in Christ, this is a good tie-in with Easter. Check out our guest post over at Hip Homeschool Moms! I warn you – it is a bit messy! But you can make these cute chicks yourself as a special treat to serve on Easter, or use […]
Easter Nest with Chocolate Eggs (Easter Snack)
Image from bakeat350.blogspot.com Are you looking for a great Easter snack to wow the kids? This snack of a small Easter basket and three eggs is super sweet and yummy, and it also allows you to discuss with children how the eggs tie in with the Christian tradition as a symbol of new life! […]
Palm Sunday Lesson: We’ve All Had Tunnel Vision (Even the Disciples)
This Palm Sunday lesson will discuss the hope of the disciples on Palm Sunday at the Triumphal Entry. They wanted to rule Israel. They thought Jesus was entering Jerusalem to do just that. They had already been told their Prince of Peace would be killed. But they thought he would come back to life immediately […]
“Hand Print Palm Tree” Palm Sunday Craft
Use a paper towel roll to make hand print palm trees to celebrate the holiday with this Palm Sunday craft. As palms are so symbolic of hope, let a whole tree symbolize a bushel of hopes to share with your friends and family. “Hand Print Palm Tree” Palm Sunday Craft Materials – Green construction paper – […]