Author: Madeline

Every May without fail, Mother’s Day comes and goes. For some people, this is a day of celebration. Maybe the kids make mom breakfast in bed or help her by cleaning the house, or maybe they even buy her some presents and bring home flowers. But for some, Mother’s Day is a reminder of loss….

  Maranatha Chapel just got back from a mission trip to Panama with Mission Generation. They created a video of their trip for us to share, and sent us a report on how the trip went.   In the Maranatha Chapel’s group there were thirteen high school students. The rest were adults. We visited five…

We are officially in Easter Season, and with Easter being a few weeks away, here is a great activity to do with your kids! This craft is simple and fun, and can lead to some great conversation about how Christ died for our sins and rose again so that we could have eternal life through…

We have some great news! Mission Generation has received a very generous partner who has agreed to match every dollar YOU donate! That’s right, if you donate $1, you are actually giving $2. We are so thankful for this partner and we hope that you will join in giving this Easter season. Mission Generation wants…

Yesterday was International Children’s Book Day! April 2 has been coined as a day to celebrate reading and literacy for children. The reason this holiday is observed on April 2 is because April 2 is Hans Christian Anderson’s birthday. Hans Christian Anderson was a Danish author who wrote many famous works. His most famous include:…

With so many things pulling at our children’s attention these days, over-stimulation is more common than ever. Within the busyness of school, sports, and other activities, sometimes children need time to unwind and process through all that is going on. PBS is a great resource for activities that help children relax. My personal favorite is…

Today is International Day of Happiness, a day coined by a non profit with the goal of spreading the knowledge that people need more than just economic wealth, they need happiness too. Humans are a social species that need interaction with one another. Even with technology that allows people near and far to stay connected,…

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, and is a fun day in the US where we wear green and pinch those who do not. However, Saint Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland, even the banks are closed! Here is a fun craft to do with your kiddos this Saturday on Saint…

By: Lexie Dare Today is Pi day! March 14, or 3.14, is commonly known as Pi day. Pi day became an official holiday in 2009. Here are some fun facts about the mathematical constant: Pi is the most studied number in math The exact value of pi cannot be calculated, so when using it in…