Splinks for the week of January 5-11, 2020 Connect the Dots Item Needed: Dot-to-dot page (make a simple one by thinking of a simple design and drawing an outline of dots.) Ask kids to complete the page. Did you know what picture it would make when you started? (Probably not) You were able to complete…
2019 closed with the heartbreaking loss of Olive Alayne Heiligenthal, the two year old daughter of Andrew and Kalley. They are active in Bethel Church in California, a faith community known for its focus on signs, wonders, and miracles. The founder of the church, Bill Johnson, holds to what he calls a “Jesus is perfect”…
Splinks for the week of December 15-21, 2019 Shelter of Peace Create a blanket fort under your dining table or using couches, chairs, and pillows in the Living room. Gather your family together in the fort and ask them to think of situations where they had to seek shelter or someone they know had to…
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” I hear the music and sway to it with a smile, but do I really feel that way? Do you feel that way? I can honestly say that sometimes the added pressure of buying and wrapping gifts, decorating, sending greetings, baking, and all the rest can be…
Trending Today on Twitter – 12/13/19 1. Friday the 13th 2. Happy Friday the 13th 3. #FridayFeeling 4. #Z100JingleBall 5. #FridayThoughts 6. #FridayMotivation 7. #MoscowMitchMcConnell 8. Tom Joyner 9. Kaytranada 10. Bill Burr Source: Twitter Trending Today on Google – 12/13/19 1. Luca Doncic 2. Ravens 3. Game Awards 2019 4. Presidents Cup 5. Monica…
Those of us who care for children and young people with additional/special needs, whether as parents/carers, children’s and youth workers, or in other professional roles, become good at expecting the unexpected, anticipating the unpredictable, and dealing with unsurprising surprises! Our lives are different than most, no two days are the same, and we get to…
It is so interesting that we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in the middle of winter, when darkness comes early. For thousands of years, God’s people lived in darkness, waiting. John called Jesus “the light of men” (John 1:4) and “the light in the darkness” (John 8:12). I will never forget the year we…
*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on Parentology. The notion of helicopter parenting has become more prevalent and largely associated with parents of young children. A new Florida State University (FSU) study finds helicopter parenting continues well into young adulthood and can have devastating impacts on college students. The FSU study surveyed…
*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on MedicalXpress. A new Northwestern University study shows that, in the absence of injury, athletes across a variety of sports—including football, soccer, and hockey—have healthier brains than non-athletes. “No one would argue against the fact that sports lead to better physical fitness, but we don’t always…
By Walt Mueller A few years ago, I came to a sad realization about myself: the amazing story of Christmas had become so familiar to me that it was almost as if it didn’t matter much anymore. No, I hadn’t lost my love for God and the Son He sent to redeem the world. But I…