Our names are a special part of who we are. Do your children realize that God knew their names even before they were born…
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Just as Mary was chosen to be the mother of Christ, so Joseph was chosen to be Jesus' earthly father. God showed confidence in Joseph's character when…more
Joseph and Mary's trek from Nazareth to Bethlehem was more complicated than a holiday road trip to see relatives. The total distance…more
Cut out the shape of an angel, no more than 5 inches high, in a piece of dark construction paper. Then help each child…more
Encourage your children to dress up like shepherds. Help them put on a bathrobe or large towel secured with a belt. Place…more
The Magi were distinguished men from the Far East who traveled a great distance to honor Jesus after His birth. They followed a star that eventually…more
Jesus was born in a stable and was laid in an animal's feeding trough. While this isn't the place you would expect a king to sleep, it was all…more

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