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Psalms Coloring Posters for Lent
The Psalms give us words for feelings we can bring to God. Created for Lent 2018, these nine coloring posters paired scripture and illustration, with ideas for shared reflection, intergenerational gatherings, and creative engagement that could continue beyond the season.
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10 Ways to Maximize Your Children’s Ministry Growth in the New Year
A new ministry year offers space to reflect on what matters and plan with intention. These ten suggestions connect mission, practical goals, relationships, and volunteer care, helping leaders consider what to keep, what to change, and where to focus their energy.
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The Children’s Bible in 365 Stories: A Review
Choosing a children’s Bible involves more than counting stories. This review of The Children’s Bible in 365 Stories considers readability, illustrations, scripture references, and language for God, helping families weigh its strengths and limitations for reading and conversation with children.
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13 Foolproof Ways of Welcoming Visitors to Church This Holiday Season
Thoughtful hospitality helps newcomers feel less like outsiders. Explore thirteen ways to welcome visitors during the holidays and throughout the year, from clear signs and accessible worship information to caring relationships, inclusive mission statements, and intentional support for families.
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8 Brilliant Advent Activities the Whole Family Will Love
Make room for shared wonder as your family prepares for Christmas. These eight Advent ideas include baking, storytelling, handmade wrapping paper, a family wreath, and a kindness calendar, offering ways to connect faith with creative moments and everyday generosity.
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Cyber Monday Sale: 30% OFF ALL Digital Products
Our 2017 Cyber Monday announcement offered a one-day discount on digital resources, from curriculum and worship materials to Advent activities. This archived sale post captures that past promotion and an idea for using remaining ministry funds through gift cards.
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Black Friday Sale: 25% OFF Physical Products!
Our 2017 Black Friday announcement featured a one-day sale on physical coloring posters and Jesus stickers. This archived post revisits the collections included in that past promotion, from Advent Journey and Illustrated Earth to designs centered on imagination and compassion.
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Children of God Storybook Bible: A Review
Desmond Tutu’s Children of God Storybook Bible invites children into biblical stories through artwork from around the world. This review weighs its inclusive illustrations, brief stories, and prayers alongside concerns about gendered language for God and a few practical limitations.
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5 Easy Practices to Inspire Gratitude in Children
Gratitude can become part of everyday family life through small, intentional practices. Explore five approaches to nurturing thankfulness in children, from modeling appreciation and giving together to supporting their independence and helping them value experiences beyond image, wealth, and status.
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Creative and Engaging Advent Devotions & Activities for Families
Shared coloring, weekly devotions, and simple rituals can create room for connection during Advent. This look back at an earlier Illustrated Advent for Families edition explores its hymns, wreath activity, and calendar, alongside families’ experiences of making time for faith together.
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10 Powerful Ways to Avoid Holiday Burnout
Holiday ministry can crowd out the rest and relationships that sustain you. Explore ten ways to protect your energy, from sharing responsibilities and setting boundaries to making time for prayer, family, and interests beyond church, while leaving room for seasonal joy.
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The Jesus Storybook Bible: A Review
Choosing a children’s Bible means looking beyond a beautiful cover. Our review of The Jesus Storybook Bible considers its engaging illustrations and short stories alongside concerns about biblical accuracy, exclusively masculine language for God, and its interpretation of Hebrew scripture.