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10 Children’s Books that Inspire Simplicity
In this season of gift-giving (often to excess!), why not give children on your list a book that will help inspire simplicity and teach stewardship. Here are 10 suggestions to consider. (Photo: San Jose Library, Creative Commons)
Book Review: Making Grateful Kids
In Making Grateful Kids: The Science of Building Character, Jeffrey J. Froh and Giacomo Bono present a vision of nurturing gratitude that extends from families to society to the world. The challenge us to imaging raising a “Generation G” (G is for Grateful!), says this review, from Rosanna Anderson of the United Methodist Church. (Photo: Barney Moss, Creative Commons)
Creation Care for Children
Blessed Earth offers a great list of resources for lessons, activities, and books to teach children about creation care. You’re sure to find something useful! (Photo:Â d-olwen-dee, creative commons)
Quick Stewardship Ideas for Youth
Sometimes, when young people are gathered, there’s an opportunity to utilize the time to focus on the whole concept of stewardship. Here are a few ideas to play with, from the Anglican Church of Canada. (Photo © Vibe Images – Fotolia.com)
Pledge Cards for Kids
“I want to give too!” begins this wonderful pledge card for children designed by the Evangelical Covenant Church. What a wonderful way to help teach a habit of generosity to kids. (Photo by Richard Wagoner, used by Creative Commons license)
God Bless the Child
First Sunday of Christmas Lectionary Reflection
January 1, 2012
Today is the perfect opportunity to honor the gift of God’s son, the Word made flesh, and the children and families in the worshiping community. (Photo by “clairity” used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
