Like Mary

Encouragement, Holidays

by Rebecca Kocsis I had a Christmas baby. Mine was a baby girl. Cradling her in my arms as I convalesced after she was born, it was so easy to identify with Mary, the mother of our Lord. The wonder of a new life; the miracle that had taken place; thinking of all that...

Christmas School

Curriculum, Encouragement, Holidays

by Katie Julius It’s supposed to be the most joyous time of the year filled with holiday cheer. Sadly, I think most parents would admit that this is actually one of the most stressful times of the year. You have holiday gatherings to attend, gifts to purchase, a home...

Thank is a Verb

Encouragement, Holidays

by Katie Julius This time of year, I have the lyrics of Don Moen running through my head on repeat. Give thanks with a grateful heart.Give thanks to the Holy One.Give thanks because He’s givenJesus Christ, His Son.And now let the weak say, “I am strong.”Let the poor...

Homeschooling, the Holidays, and a Supply Chain Crisis

Encouragement, Family, Holidays

by Rebecca Kocsis Yep, it’s November already. I imagine you’ve really gotten into the stride of the school year, and now the holidays are upon you. What do you do? Keep plugging away through your well-planned routine? Or do you pivot into a new holiday plan? And how...

10 Ways to Commemorate Holy Week

Curriculum, Holidays

by Katie Julius Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, the remembrance of the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey as the people waved palm branches and shouted “Hosanna!” (John 12:13), a stark contrast to the events that would occur later that week. This week,...

Lessons from Advent

Encouragement, Holidays

by Katie Julius As a child, I have fond memories of both our church and family celebrating Advent with the lighting of candles on an advent wreath. When we changed churches as a teen, there was not as much emphasis on the liturgical tradition and it kind of faded...