empty tomb craft

In Sunday School, one of my kiddos made this really neat project depicting the empty tomb... and I just had to share it!

I thought this would be a great craft for families with multiple-aged children, giving older kiddos an opportunity to help their siblings. 

Before I sign off, I ran across this article about children and Holy Week, and I thought it might be helpful for someone.
Prayers to all of you for a wonderful Easter filled with happiness and the understanding that God loves each and every one of us.

a prayer for baby's naptime

Babies, babies, babies! I looooooove babies. So this week has been really great for me, since I had a chance to visit with and meet several babies. And I got to rock two brand new babies to sleep in my arms. *insert content sigh
Interacting with all these babies, especially the youngest, reminded me of how precious sleep was, for babies and parents! And while I admit I may have hastily screamed uttered an incredibly short prayer (for the love of God, please go to sleep!) while pacing the hallway with my boys, I thought perhaps a calm, heartfelt prayer would be more helpful for you: