Why do we celebrate Christmas? Most children do not know the true answer to that question or why God sent Jesus to live on earth. Why Christmas? is a helpful daily devotional with Scripture reading, memory verse, Christmas carol and questions to direct your child’s heart toward God. The readings, which begin on the first day […]
Category Archives: Christmas
Happy Birthday Jesus Cake
On the Sunday before Christmas, we rolled a candle-lit cake into the Worship Service. We didn’t have children’s ministry programming that day so all the children were in the service. I reminisced how my mother would bake a cake and on Christmas morning she would light some candles and we would all sing “Happy Birthday” […]
The Santa Narrative versus the Christmas Narrative
I was sitting and watching my daughter Sari’s “Winter Concert” this last Christmas and I was struck by the “Santa” narrative that was so PERVASIVE throughout the event. It was all about Santa and reindeer, elves and presents. That was it. Nothing else. The religious and historical significance was COMPLETELY bleached out of the concert. […]
It’s Not Your Birthday
It’s not your birthday. Shocker, I know! But although the Christmas holiday tends to revolve around the expectation of gift-giving (more like gift-receiving), it’s really not your birthday. If I remember right, it’s Jesus’ birthday. While I’m sure He doesn’t mind sharing His birthday with everyone, I’m sure He would mind if in our efforts […]
Are You Excited for Christmas?
The eyes of children are a glow with the excitement and anticipation of Christmas. Bright lights, candy canes, and decorated packages are everywhere they look, and their joy can hardly be contained. I pray that like the children of today you too will be expectant and excited. Not for what may be under the tree […]