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A Beaded Examen: Colorful, Creative Prayer for Kids

Reading Time: 3 minutes — Allie Lee — October 10, 2025 9 Comments

A completed Beaded Examen prayer strand with letter beads spelling Breathe, Remember, and Loved beside a printable guide and a box of alphabet beads.

A Beaded Examen turns prayer into something kids can see, touch, and feel. It creates space for naming emotions, noticing God’s presence, and practicing gratitude—all while holding a rainbow of beads in their hands.

Discover the Power of Art Journals with Teens in Your Youth Ministry

Reading Time: 3 minutes — Alissa Ellett — August 23, 2018 2 Comments

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Give teens space to explore their inner lives with color, texture, and images. This art-journaling guide walks through supplies, creative prompts, and group reflection while encouraging young people to trust their own expression and make connections between life and faith.

5 Fun Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Your Kids

Reading Time: 4 minutes — Alissa Ellett — June 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

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Slow down and notice the light with your children at the summer solstice. These five celebration ideas invite families to reconnect with creation’s rhythms through gratitude, time outdoors, shared food, and art that brings a little sunshine into the home.

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