As someone who builds websites, writes books, and loved video games as a kid, I have been fascinated by the life and witness of Blessed Carlo Acutis. This holy young man died only at the age of fifteen from leukemia. In such a short life, he did so much to share his special devotion to…
Archives for March 2020
Palm Sunday Story for Kids
This Palm Sunday story is featured in a collection of Bible stories for kids about Lent called Take Up Your Cross. You can sign up to receive the entire book for free here. Palm Sunday is celebrated the week before Easter to remember the day that Jesus entered into Jerusalem, the city of his ancestor King…
The Girl and Her Goldfish: A Psalm 2 Story for Kids
The second chapter in the Book of Psalms reflects on the way God’s Son, the Messiah, is received by the powerful kings of the world. As Christians, we read this story in the context of Jesus Christ. From a practical standpoint, the psalm and this story will help children reflect on jealousy and how they…
Which is Correct: Capital City or Capitol City?
I majored in history and I was a middle school social studies teacher. Yet, I found myself looking this up many times over the years. Hopefully this short guide will help other writers, teachers, and students out there. Capital vs. Capitol Capitol = Building Capital = City Therefore, the Capitol building is in the Washington,…
The Raising of Lazarus: A Bible Story for Kids about Hope
Take a break. Break open the Word of God with your kids and read this Gospel story of hope with them. To get additional stories like this one to share with your kids, sign up for more Bible Breaks. The Raising of Lazarus John 11 The shortest verse in the Bible is a two-word sentence: “Jesus…