The Big God Story

When I think of the Bible as one BIG story, I think of the introduction to the Jesus Storybook Bible, The Story and the Song:

“God wrote “I love you” – he wrote it in the sky, and on the earth, and under the sea. He wrote his message everywhere! Because God created everything in his world to reflect him like a mirror-to show us what he is like, to help us know him, to make our hearts sing.

The way a kitten chases her tail. The way red poppies grow wild. The way a dolphin swims.

And God put it into words, too, and wrote it in a book called “the Bible”.

Now some people think the Bible is a book of rules, telling you what you should and shouldn’t do. The Bible certainly does have some rules in it. They show you how life works best. But the Bible isn’t mainly about you and what you should be doing. It’s about God and what he has done.

Other people think the bible is a book of heroes, showing you people you should copy. The bible does have some heroes in it, but ( as you’ll soon find out) most of the people in the bible aren’t heroes at all. They make some big mistakes ( sometimes on purpose). They get afraid and run away. At times they are downright mean.

No, the Bible isn’t a book of rules, or a book of heroes. The Bible is most of all a story. It’s an adventure story about a young Hero who comes from a far country to win back his lost treasure. It’s a love story about a brave Prince who leaves his palace, his throne – everything – to rescue the one he loves. It’s like the most wonderful fairy tales that has come true in real life!

You see, the best thing about this story is-it’s true.

There are a lots of stories in the Bible, but all the stories are telling one Big Story. The story of how God loves his children and comes to rescue them. It takes the whole Bible to tell this story. And at the center of the story, there is a baby. Every story in the Bible whispers his name. He is like the missing piece in a puzzle- the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together, and suddenly you can see a beautiful picture.”

You see, the Bible is one Big Story, but it hasn’t ended yet!  We have been invited to be part of God’s story, His plan to rescue creation from the grips of sin and death.  Each and everyone of us whether we are 3, 30, 87 or 102, have a special part to play in this story until it ends with our loving Jesus coming again!

Family Time:

When we read the Big God Story, we are inspired by the characters that have come before us, and we look forward to our future with Jesus in eternity. But God is actively writing His story through our lives today, right now!

Take time this week to think about the ways God is active in your life.

• Where has God placed you to proclaim His truth to those around you?
• Are you sharing about His goodness and mercy in your present circumstances?

It’s through God’s Word and His active hand in our lives that The Big God Story is told and God’s kingdom is proclaimed.  Take time as a family to pray and ask God to reveal what part in the Big God Story He is has planned for each of you to participate in.  Then make a plan and go change the world by being Fearless Followers!

Festival Of Jubilee

A Festival Celebrating God’s Gift of Freedom: Equip From TRU

The Year of Jubilee occurred on the fiftieth year following every seven cycles of seven sabbatical years. This festival celebrated God’s gift of freedom. It was a consecrated year set aside to proclaim liberty and restoration for all of the inhabitants of the land. Debts were forgiven, and those who had sold themselves to settle a debt were set free. Through this festival, God reminded His people that He would always provide for them and that He “held the deeds” to everything they held as possessions. Because of this, God commanded His people to provide for the redemption of land and housing lost due to poverty or other similar circumstances.

Old Testament Significance

Several times a year, the Israelites gathered for a festival. In Leviticus 23, the Lord said to Moses, “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘These are my appointed festivals … which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies.’” The seven annual festivals are Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of First Fruits, the Feast of Harvest, the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles (or Booths). In addition, the Israelites celebrated the Festival of Jubilee on the 50th year, the year following seven cycles of seven sabbatical years. They also gathered weekly to celebrate the Sabbath. During these celebrations, the Israelites took time to remember what God had done for His people and to celebrate His goodness. The entire faith community gathered without the burden of work to simply worship and celebrate. They ate, danced, sang, played instruments, prayed, and offered sacrifices to God.

New Testament Significance

The Feast of Passover was fulfilled by the death of the Messiah, the Feast of Unleavened Bread was fulfilled by His sinless sacrifice, and the Feast of First Fruits was fulfilled by His resurrection. The Feast of Harvest began with a great harvest of three thousand souls by the coming of the promised Holy Spirit, who continues to harvest souls today. The Feast of Trumpets will announce Christ’s return, the Day of Atonement will usher in His judgment of the nations, the Feast of Tabernacles will begin the journey to our new home in a new heaven and earth, and the Feast of Jubilee symbolizes our eternity in heaven with our Lord and Savior—living in perfection, free from the debt of sin.

Family Prayer Time:

As a family, read John 8:31-36.  Then close your eyes, and spend time confessing sins and bringing all that is burdening you to the Lord.  At the end of this prayer time, speak this blessing over your family,

“May you experience the freedom that only comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ. May you walk every day in the joy that comes from that freedom. Amen”

Jesus IS Invincible

So we have reached thour year end trip into Revelation.  I always love getting into the book of Revelation, because we tend to focus on the humanity’s fall and our redemption through Christ’s death and resurrection, however we forget to look forward and celebrate His second coming.  The fact that Christ will return someday as our Almighty King,  that He will completely and for all eternity conquer sin’s hold on God’s perfect creation, is something not only something to look forward to, but is something we need to focus on to give us the strength and hope we need to “run the race” that God has set for each of us.

Remembering this helps us to not keep salvation to ourselves, but gives us the will and the courage to share it with the whole world.  That is why John, under the guidance of and angel on the island of Patmos, wrote down this revelation of Jesus.  The purpose of this book is to give all Christians a reminder of what we are all fighting for.  The knowledge that comes from Revelation is the basis of our hope and strength, knowing that someday the war with sin and death will be over and we will again be able to live in perfect relationship with God once again.

How are you sharing this hope with your children?  Take time to tell them about the promise of Revelation today.  “May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through.  May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Family Time:

Read and discuss Revelation 19, 21 & 22.  Here is”Reflect” from TRU that you can use to spur thoughts and conversation!!! For more information and other Parenting Resources , click here for Ridge Kids Parent Page.

When the angel spoke to John on Patmos, he told John what Jesus will look like when He returns as the Lord of Lords. He’ll be the conquering King, the invincible Warrior who’s too powerful to be defeated or overcome—Jesus in all His glory! Encourage the kids to open their Bibles and read the suggested passages.

• Why was John on the island of Patmos? Revelation 1:9
• To whom did John write his letter? Revelation 1:4
• How will Jesus look when He returns to earth? Revelation 1:13–16
• What does the word invincible mean? How is Jesus invincible?
• How do we know Jesus will come back? Revelation 22:20
• What will happen when Jesus returns? Revelation 1:7

Need Wisdom? Just Ask!

When I think of wisdom, I think of people who are older than me.  People who have lived life, traveled through trials, sought God and are willing to share what they have learned with people younger than them.  It is not just that they are older than me though, it is the fact that they have learned to seek God and include him in their everyday life.  The type of wisdom that i look for is the wisdom that can only come from God, not from human knowledge.

This week we are diving into the book of James, this half-brother of Jesus was heavily influenced by the wisdom books, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs.  His book is sometimes called the “Proverbs of the New Testament”.  What are some ways you could use wisdom in your life right now?  Do you need wisdom for parenting?  Your marriage?   Your Job?  Your life in general?  James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”   Take time to bring your request for wisdom to God, then sit still and allow God to speak to you.  He might give you wisdom and direction directly or possibly bring someone to mind that you can talk to about your situation. If you don’t hear anything, don’t be discouraged God may be bringing you wisdom in creative ways this week.

Family Time:

Read and discuss James 1:2-7 & 3:13-18.  Here is”Reflect” from TRU that you can use to spur thoughts and conversation!!! For more information and other Parenting Resources , click here for Ridge Kids Parent Page.

James wrote a letter encouraging God’s people to seek His wisdom so that their lives would show His goodness and His love to others. God generously shares His wisdom with us. All we need to do is come before Him and ask. God is wisdom, and we can trust Him to answer our prayers with wisdom beyond our own understanding. Encourage the kids to open their Bibles and read the suggested passages.

• What is wisdom?
• What’s the difference between wisdom and knowledge?
• How is God wise? Psalm 147:5; Hebrews 4:13
• How is wisdom valuable? Proverbs 8:11
• How is our own understanding limited? Job 28:20–24
• Why do you think God wants us to ask for wisdom? James 1:5
• What happens when we trust God’s wisdom? Proverbs 28:26
• Do any of you want more wisdom? Would you like to pray for this right now?

What is Love?

One of the most famous passages in the Bible about love is 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a:

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

I decided to compare the love I give to this verse and here is what I discovered:

• Love is patient– I can be patient to a certain point, I am usually more patient with other people and the their children that I am with my family members.
• Love is kind– I can be kind to a certain degree, but being unkind seems to come so much easier.
• Love is not easily angered– This goes right along with patience for me, I am very patient with people, but my husband have kids have seen me blow my top more often than I care to admit.
• Love keeps no record of wrongs– I have wasted 5 years of my life holding my husband’s wrongs against him, looking back, what a waste of time and energy!
• Love does not rejoice in evil– This one I had t really think about, but to be truthful, yes there are times when I rejoice in evil.  When I feel people “deserve” to have bad things happen to them, I have rejoiced in their misfortune.
• Love rejoices in the truth– You would think this one I would have gotten, right?  Nope!  I am a perfectionist at heart and I definitely do not “rejoice” when I am confronted , in love, and told what I am doing or have done is wrong.  I get angry first, then I process it and come around, but rejoicing in this truth is not what I first do.
• Love protects- This is when I look to the times when I have had to discipline my children, or talk to someone about something I feel they have done wrong.  Usually it is said in anger, and protecting their heart is not my first priority, proving I am right is!
• Love always trusts-  Yeah, there are too many times that I wonder what someones motivations are to say that I always trust!  I try, but here again, I fail.
• Love always hopes– The “always” gets me here.  For the most part, I am a “glass half full” kind of person, but there are times when I am tired and warn that I fall into the pit of despair, throw my hands up and stop hoping.
• Love always perseveres–  Here is the meaning of persevere: to continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.  Yep, here to I get to a certain point that I feel is my limit, and I tend to quit.

How did you fair when comparing your love to this list?  Probably about as good as I did.  Does this mean there is no hope for us, that we are destined to fail at love or entire life?  Thank the Lord the answer is no!  You see, if we love only using our own supply and strength, then yes we will continue to fail at love.  But, when we seek God and allow Him to fill us with His unending supply of love, that is when we can succeed at truly loving ourselves and others.

Support From Tru:

Many people find 1 Corinthians 13 to be one of the most moving passages in the Bible. Take some time to savor the beauty of these words. If you have time, try memorizing them so they become rooted in and to your soul. Pray God will consume you with His Holy Spirit so fully that you can’t help but love as He does, without envy, competition, selfishness, resentment, boasting, pride, anger, or malice. Pray you’ll be filled with the strength to persevere in relationships, be kind when you don’t feel like it, trust others, hope for others’ success, have patience, and give kindness. Pray God will give you the ability to model His love for others in ways that would be impossible without the supernatural strength of the Holy Spirit.

Family Time:

Read and discuss 1 Corinthians 12 & 13, a portion of Paul’s letter to the Church in Corinth.  Here is”Reflect” from TRU that you can use to spur thoughts and conversation!!! For more information and other Parenting Resources , click here for Ridge Kids Parent Page.

Paul reminded the Corinthian church that God wanted them to build each other up instead of tearing each other down. Paul knew the church could only act as one body in Christ if the Holy Spirit filled them with God’s perfect love. The Holy Spirit is the only One who gives us the power to model God’s perfect love to others. Encourage the kids to open their Bibles and read the suggested passages.

• What were some reasons Paul wrote the letter to the Corinthian church? 1 Corinthians 1:10–17, 5:1–13; 6:1–20
• In what ways did Paul compare the church to a human body? 1 Corinthians 12:12–13
• How can you become a part of the body of Christ? Romans 10:9
• How do you know we’re all a part of the body of Christ? 1 Corinthians 12:12–13
• Have you ever hurt your hand? How did your arm feel? How does being connected to each other work?
• What do you think the church would be like if every member modeled love for everyone else?
• What do you think the most loving church ever would look like? 1 Corinthians 13:1–7

Worldly Wishes or Eternal Hope?

When I think of the word hope, I think of things like “I hope I have a good day”, I hope I make enough money”, “I hope my family stays safe and healthy”.  In other words I get stuck “hoping” for things of this world and I loose focus on my “hope” of an eternity with Jesus.  The words of Psalm 33:17 say this well, “A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save.”  In other words our hope in the world is for nothing because it can not save us!  We have turned what we may wish for into something we hope for and this type of “hope” is horribly misplaced.

Instead of interchanging the meaning of “hope” and “wish”, we need to truly grasp that the word hope in the Biblical sense means “trust”.  When we look to Jess we can hope or trust in him to deliver us from the evils of this world.  We can have hope/trust that He will supply for our needs, that He will uphold us and moreover that we will live in perfection with Him for all of eternity!  The darkness of our world is so thick, yet we have the hope that our Savior will return again and completely defeat the forces of darkness.  We can trust in Him to be victorious.

This week I want to challenge you as parents to to look at what your “hopes” are.  Are they hopes for this world (the ones you cannot truly trust in) or are they “hopes” in Jesus (the ones you CAN trust in)?  Talk with your children, what type of “hope” are you helping to foster in their lives?

“As a family, take some time to write out a “hope list” that focuses on the eternal. What do you hope for (have confidence in) when you think about your eternal life? Then reflect on this list and ask God to replace your temporal wish list with an eternal hope list you can begin living out today for the sake of tomorrow.” (excerpt from Tru)

Family Time:

Read and discuss 1 Thessalonians 1-4 & 2 Thessalonians 2 of Paul’s letters to the Church in Thessalonica.  Here is”Reflect” from TRU that you can use to spur thoughts and conversation!!! For more information and other Parenting Resources , click here for Ridge Kids Parent Page.

God’s hope helps us see beyond our circumstances as we wait in expectation for the second coming of Jesus. Encourage kids to read the suggested verses in their Bibles.

• Why were the Thessalonian Christians having a hard time? 1 Thessalonians 1:6, 9
• What does God promise about the second coming of Jesus? 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
• How do we know that God is hope and will keep His promises? 1 Thessalonians 5:24
• How can we encourage others to know that God is hope?
• Where in your life do you need hope today?

True Contentment

Contentment is defined as “a state of happiness and satisfaction.” As humans we strive to find contentment in many ways, good jobs, happy family, nice home, nice car, and the list goes on. But as we try to find contentment in the things of this world, we are actually pulled away from the one and only thing that can truly give us the contentment we seek- God himself.

The things of this world will disappear, Matthew 6:19-21 says, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” You see, the feeling of contentment from earthly things is so very temporary. Jobs come and go, every family faces a crisis eventually, homes and vehicles need repair, relationships need maintenance, etc. The only way to truly have contentment is through seeking God every day and devoting your life to him.   That means dying to your fleshly desires daily and putting on the new life that is yours through Christ. Allowing Him to have all of you, then and only then can you experience true contentment.

Support from Tru

In Philippians 4:4–9, Paul offers some practical suggestions for living a life of contentment. Basically, he recommends we rejoice, pray, and think about good things.

Read these verses, and then spend some time following this pattern. First, rejoice! Make a list of things you’re thankful for. Listen to praise songs and rejoice in the Lord. Whether you’re in a painful season of life or a time when things are going well, praise Him! Second, bring your petitions before God. Literally write them down if you have to. Tell God what you need; He will listen to you. Third, think about good things. Think about the beautiful flowers in your backyard or how much you enjoy listening to music in the car. Praise God for creating each good thing and good moment in the world.

Through this exercise, pray God’s Holy Spirit will give you the peace and contentment only He offers.

Family Time:

Read and discuss chapter 3 & chapter 4 of Paul’s encouraging letter to the Philippian Church.  Here is”Reflect” from TRU that you can use to spur thoughts and conversation!!! For more information and other Parenting Resources , click here for Ridge Kids Parent Page.

Even though Paul had lost everything, he still rejoiced in God. Because God is contentment, we can look beyond our troubles and find God’s peace and joy. Encourage the kids to open their Bibles and read the suggested passages.

• Where was Paul when he wrote the letter to the Philippians? Philippians 1:12–14
• What does contentment mean?
• How is God contentment?
• How could Paul rejoice even after losing everything? Philippians 3:8
• How do you think it might change your life if you chose to rejoice in hard circumstances?
• What are some prayer requests you have?

What “Fruit” Are You Bearing?

As I sit contemplating what to write today, I think of all the “clubs” we try to join. As kids we try to act a certain way and do certain things so we can be classified into groups such as the “popular kids”, the “jocks”, the “nerds or geeks”, etc. I myself tried to fit in with the “grunge” crowd but never quite made it (thank goodness). As I read Galatians 5 & 6, it occurred to me that some of the Jewish leaders were trying to make the Gentile believers be part of their “crowd” through the act of circumcision.   Paul disputes this proclaiming the Jesus brought new law through his sacrifice on the cross and that the outward or “fleshly” responses to salvation (such as circumcision) were no longer necessary. That trying to put the Law of Moses on these new believers was unnecessary and a hindrance to them following Christ.

You see it is not the “outward” keeping of the law that really matters; it is our “inward” transformation that comes from accepting the gift that Jesus paid for. This then produces the fruits of the Spirit! If all you do is go through the “outward” motions of faith, so that you appear to others that you “belong” in the family of Christ, then you will continue to reap what the flesh sows (Galatians 5:19-21). But if you allow the Spirit to do his work in you and allow yourself to be changed “inwardly” then you will reap the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

I have personally experienced the difference between outward obedience and a fleshly heart, compared to inward obedience and a body that still struggles with fleshly desires through my own life and the my husband’s life. Trying to go through the motions of faith without truly having heart change is painful for both you and the ones who love you. If you have allowed yourself to be in true relationship with Christ Jesus, I want to encourage you to pray and allow God to change you from the inside out. The life you live through the flesh is nothing compared to the peace and love you experience by living in the Spirit. After my husband made the choice to change, our kids even told him that they liked their “new” dad better! It is not easy to live by the Spirit, but the fruit is so much sweeter than anything you can do through the flesh!

Family Time:

Discuss the story of the Galatia & the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5 and Galatians 6.  Click here to sing to a great song as a family to help you remember the fruits of the Spirit!

Here is”Reflect” from TRU that you can use to spur thoughts and conversation!!! For more information and other Parenting Resources , click here for Ridge Kids Parent Page.

God’s Spirit takes our old lives, our sin and our shame, and renews us, changing us from the inside out. It’s not what we try to do, but what He does, that produces fruit in our lives to love and care for those around us. Encourage the kids to open their Bibles and read the suggested passages.

• Why did Paul write to the Galatians? Galatians 1:6–7
• How can we be set free from sin? Romans 8:2
• How does God desire for us to use our freedom? Galatians 5:13–14
• How do we sometimes try to “fix ourselves”? Galatians 3:3
• How does the Holy Spirit renew us? Galatians 2:19–20
• What does it mean to be renewed? Colossians 3:7–10
• What keeps us from growing spiritual fruit? Galatians 6:7–8
• Has God renewed something you struggled with in your life? Tell us about it.

The Importance of Quiet

God has blessed me with a very unique and sometimes loud voice. In fact, when people come to say hi to me in stores and restaurants, they usually begin with “I thought I heard you”! As a mom, I can pick my children’s voices out in a crowd and as a wife, nothing is more soothing that the sound of my husband’s voice. The sounds of my closest friends and my immediate family are also etched in my conscious and subconscious! There is one voice though that we all should know intimately and that id the voice of God.

However, most of us are so distracted by the things of this world that we never seem to “hear” God. We spend our time watching TV, listening to music, playing games on our phones, calling or texting friends and family, catching up with who is doing what on social media, answering emails, and working. When was the last time you sat quietly, listening for or to God, away from all the “noise” of life? Have you ever taken time to sit quietly and listen after you pray? You see God’s voice is a quiet voice, to hear it you must spend time in the quiet space that our busy world so often rushes past without a second glance. He speaks to us though his word, through prayer, through others and yes he even speaks to us directly! But we have to be listening!

This week in the Big God Story we are going to learn how “God Speaks” through the story of Paul meeting Lydia in Philippi (Acts 16:6-15). God communicates with Paul by blocking a route he planned for his journey, and in other unexpected ways. Paul follows God’s instructions by having an intimate relationship with him, which allows Paul to know God’s voice!

Family Time:

Discuss the story of the Paul meeting Lydia in Philippi Acts 16:6-15.  Here is”Reflect” from TRU that you can use to spur thoughts and conversation!!! For more information and other Parenting Resources , click here for Ridge Kids Parent Page.

God spoke to Paul and his friends and led them where He wanted them to go. The believers obeyed God, and God blessed their efforts by adding many people to the faith community. Encourage the kids to open their Bibles and read the suggested passages.

• Why didn’t Paul and his friends go to Asia? Acts 16:6–7
• How did God speak to Paul? Acts 16:9–10
• What was the city of Philippi like? Acts 16:12
• When Paul went to the river to pray, what did he find there? Acts 16:13
• How did Paul share the good news with Lydia? Acts 16:13–14
• How do we know that the church in Philippi was joyful? Philippians 1:25; 2:17–18; 4:15–16
• How does God speak to us through the Holy Spirit?
  John 14:25–26; 16:13; 1 Corinthians 2:9–13; Ephesians 3:3–5
• Has God spoken to you before? If so, tell us about it.

Celebrate!!

We stop and celebrate many things in the course of our lifetime; birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, holiday’s, graduations, accomplishments, the lives of those who have passed, the list could continue for a very long time!   As I was contemplating what to write it occurred to me that I personally do not stop and celebrate what my loving Creator has done in the past, what He is currently doing and what He has planned for the future.  Yes I celebrate by worshipping collectively with other believers during weekend services, I may include a prayer of thanksgiving in my daily prayers, and I do utter the saying :”Thank You Jesus” or “Thank you God” when something goes my way.  However, rarely do I stop and celebrate God in the same grand fashion thaw I celebrate the things mentioned above.

in The Message, Philippians 4:4 says, “Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them.” How much stronger would our witness be for this world if we “reveled” in God everyday?  After all, seasons of Celebration where orchestrated by God for the Israelites.  They allowed the Israelites to pause and see how living in complete surrender to God makes life effective, fruitful, fulfilling and joy-filled.

Here is an excerpt from an article by Jonathan Parnell; to the entire article, click here.

The Real Rejoicing

To be clear, there is nothing shallow about this joy. The event that inspires this pleasure goes deeper than the superficial successes that tend to snag us. The point is not to celebrate and be glad because a reality TV show about Christians is topping the charts. Rather, this joy is a kind not of this world. It’s more like: our brothers and sisters in the Middle East are being killed, our buildings are being burned, our children are threatened, our witness marginalized, but the gates of hell will not prevail. Sinners are being saved.

The good news of Jesus, simultaneous to our sufferings, and often through them, is penetrating the darkest darkness all over this world. There is no depth his love cannot reach and no power that can stay his hand. Jesus is building his church. Whatever circumstances we find ourselves in, this is cause to rejoice.

The time is right. It is fitting to celebrate and be glad.

Family Time:

As a family, take time to celebrate our loving God; pause as a family and “revel” in Him on a regular basis, just as you would for a holiday, or a birthday.  Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord“. Set aside time to celebrate God, this can be daily as a part of your family’s devotion time, during a weekly dinner or during a monthly gathering of friends and family.  If you would like to “Celebrate” using the Christian Festivals, here is a handy calendar for you, 2015 Christian Festivals! For more information and other Parenting Resources , click here for Ridge Kids Parent Page.