Category Archives: More than a Minute
The Jesus Story–for Christmas
From Birth to Resurrection This story can be told for the twelve days leading up to Christmas, or all at once. You will open one gift each day. Ideas for items to put in the gift boxes are at the … Continue reading
The Jesus Story–for Easter
This story can be told all at once, or over a period of days. First read the story and the Bible verse. Then open the corresponding egg, and talk about it. The objects in the eggs are meant to spark … Continue reading
Jesus Calling? I don’t think so.
There’s a popular trend in Christian publishing in which authors write from God’s point of view. Sarah Young’s bestseller, Jesus Calling, is one of those books, with a twist. She believes she writes the very words of God, not simply … Continue reading
God, our strength
“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him” (2 Chronicles 16:9). Those words, spoken to Asa, the king of Judah, … Continue reading
start strong, finish strong
One of my favorite verses is 2 Chronicles 16:9. “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” As I began … Continue reading