Easter

This must have been a terrible day for the disciples. Not only were they afraid for their own lives, but they probably felt as if they had no hope. Their teacher, their rabbi was gone. How disheartening that must have…

For today’s family activity, place a white carnation in a vase. Add some red food coloring to the water in the vase. Read 1 Peter 1:18-19 and talk about what it meant that Jesus was a “lamb without blemish or…

Here are a few ideas for making today meaningful… Wash the feet of your family members. Read John 13:1-17. Then grab a bowl of water, some towels and experience this part of the Easter story together as a family! Pray…

It’s time for a scavenger hunt! Look all around your house (both inside and outside) for things that represent the Easter story.  Collect those items and then talk about them with your child. Here are just a few that we…

The idea for today from Thriving Family is a great one, but one that is a little beyond our 3-year old and 1-year old abilities. :)  Here is the original idea from Thriving Family:   “Make an Easter picture tree….

Read John 6:35  “Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” Talk to your child(ren) about what this means. Just like bread meets our…

I received my first copy of Thriving Family magazine yesterday and was thrilled with everything inside. I spent lots of time perusing the articles because they were all so great, but was so excited to find this feature on Exploring Easter,…