If you have grown up in the church, the Christmas story may feel like second nature. You know the young virgin giving birth to the Savior in a stable, wrapping Him in swaddling clothes, and placing Him in a manger. You’ve sung the songs, and you can recite the Bible verses celebrating this incredible news. But have you ever thought about how ...
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Someone Like You: It May Surprise You {Giveaway}
I was skeptical, as many Christian films lack quality. The acting is typically subpar, and the storyline begs for depth. After a pre-release viewing, it was refreshing to discover independent filmmakers successfully sharing hope. So much so that if you're looking for a solid, wholesome movie, I encourage you to head to the theaters this week and ...
My Honest Review of The Chosen, Season 4
The Chosen has taken the world by storm. For the first time ever, people can binge watch the Gospels on streaming networks, totaling over 770 million episode views thus far. This seven-season show shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus' life and teaching through the eyes of those who followed him. Today begins a marathon of theater ...
Discovering Life Lessons from The Prince of Egypt: The Musical {Giveaway}
This weekend I had the opportunity to preview the new The Prince of Egypt: The Musical. Choreography. Amazing.Singing. Breathtaking.Visual Effect. Stunning. This live performance by the West End's Dominion Theatre in London was powerful. Yet, it left me pondering if there was more than mere entertainment—perhaps a deeper lesson that ...
Exploring the AI Frontier in a Christian Home {Giveaway}
Did you ever imagine a free online tool that can whip up a haiku on any topic you fancy? Or how about crafting intricate illustrations of a boy riding a bike? Need a five-page paper in a snap? Consider it done. Welcome to the world of AI (Artificial Intelligence), the tech whiz transforming our lives and shaking up how we learn and ...
3 News!
A lot of exciting things have happened since this week's blog post was shared. Which "news" will be your favorite? 1. New Planner For starters, the January - December 2022 Be Intentional Planners are now available to order. You will love the beautiful covers, updated layout, and weekly verses. And for a limited time, receive the added ...
Giveaway Winner: Show Me the Father
Thank you to all who entered to win the Show Me the Father tickets giveaway shared in this week’s post. Show Me the Father is a film for the whole family as there are nuggets of truth and inspiration in it for everyone. Empowering like the movies of War Room and Overcomer, this documentary is a moving, powerful opportunity to spur all of us to ...
Announcement #1, #2, #3
Each week at church, the kids sing "The Announcement Song" prior to their youth leader sharing...well..the announcements. The song makes listening to announcements fun! Today's "Extra" post is filled with announcements, but I'll let you craft your own song. Giveaway WinnerNew NameCelebration Coming Announcement #1 - Vooks Giveaway ...
Using Resurrection Eggs to Explain Easter to Kids
Easter can be a pretty confusing holiday for preschoolers. I praise God that tools like the Easter Activity Workbook are available to help little ones understand what Jesus did out of love for us. One other tool that was very popular when my kiddos were young are the Resurrection Eggs. What are Resurrection Eggs? The idea ...
Giveway Winner: Miss PattyCake Christmas Bundle
Thank you to all who entered to win the Miss PattyCake's Christmas Bundle shared in this week's post. Out of 143 entries, the randomly chosen winner is: Entry #99 – Danique J (email Dqgraham@...) Danique J., please contact me within 24 hours using the winning email address. Thank you to everyone who entered and thank you to Miss PattyCake ...