Tag Archives: Children

Preschool Resources

Posted on December 20, 2023 by lindseycfc

Dr. Mimi Larson, Executive Director of the Center for Faith and Children at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, shares several resources for early childhood faith formation. The resources include recommended books that explore theological concepts for young children, music playlists, and books for parents of preschoolers that emphasize the importance of faith development. The Center also provides ideas for playful prayer activities suitable for preschoolers. Continue reading →

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Finding Your Place on the Family Tree

Posted on June 12, 2022 by mimilarson

Last night over dinner, my husband and I listened to a dear friend share her recent journey to find relatives she never knew existed.* This discovery of ancestors on her family tree is opening doors to connect and establish relationships … Continue reading →

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Okay, Let’s Talk about that Crying Baby in Church

Posted on April 30, 2022 by mimilarson

If you take your baby to Chruch & sit in the front rows while it cries You not only lack respect for the whole Chruch…but also for the pastor & the message he spend hours and hours creating. You’re self … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mornings, Nazis, and a Talking Donkey

Posted on May 17, 2017 by mimilarson

Tell me another story when you were little…. When I was a little girl, on Saturday mornings, I would crawl into my mother’s bed and ask her to tell me a story about when she was a little girl.  Nestled in … Continue reading →

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Why We Tell Stories

Posted on May 9, 2017 by mimilarson

It’s one of those times in life… My soul needs to know that God profoundly loves me. I must be reminded that He cares for me and the trouble I find myself in. I want to hear that He will … Continue reading →

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Be like…Elvis?

Posted on September 20, 2016 by mimilarson

This past summer, my husband and I spent a few days in Memphis. Unbeknownst to us, it was Elvis Presley week. The city was filled with fans and impersonators wearing Elvis t-shirts, purses, and jewelry.  Men and boys slicked their … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Belonging

Posted on October 31, 2015 by mimilarson

After a long month, my husband and I were able to get away recently to visit dear friends and celebrate the wedding of one couple’s daughter. It was a wonderful weekend where we were able to reconnect with old friends, … Continue reading →

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And A Little Child Shall Lead Them

Posted on October 10, 2015 by mimilarson

One Sunday, the children of our congregation opened the worship service with a few songs.  As they gathered on stage, a few of the boys were in their glory – poking and bumping each other, giggling, picking noses, pointing out … Continue reading →

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