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…
The Boy and the Seeds: A Psalm 1 Story for Kids
The Book of Psalms opens with a comparison between those whose joy is in the law of the Lord and those who take advice from the wicked. This is the story of a boy who wants to be generous while his brothers seek to only take care of themselves. You can read this story on…
Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind: A Bible Story for Kids about Faith and Mercy
Take a break. Break open the Word of God with your kids and read the story of the faith of the man born blind. To get more stories like this one to share with your kids, sign up for Bible Breaks. Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind: A Bible Story for Kids about Faith and…
Which is Correct: Coronavirus or Corona Virus? (One word or two?)
News and social media posts about COVID-19 are everywhere. I have seen it spelled both ways, but which is correct: coronavirus or corona virus? Is it one word or two words? Coronavirus Regardless of what auto-correct and spell checks might tell you, the correct way to refer to this pandemic is: coronavirus (one word). Here…