Every June, the Lanier Mansion State Historical site hosts a two day event called “Civil War Days.” This small festival is a fun way to connect with the 1860s and learn a little more about the war between North & South. The highlight of the event…

One highlight of summertime in Madison is the monthly free concerts at the Broadway Fountain. These downtown events are organized by Visit Madison and the Madison Main Street Program. They offer local resident another great reason to come out and enj…

From April through October, you can find local produce (and much more) beside the Broadway Fountain in Historic Madison Indiana. The Madison Farmer’s Market is open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Most booths are open by 8:30 AM and stay unt…

This game focuses on the attributes of God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. It could be used for Father’s Day or any time you want to emphasize the characteristics of God. The game includes 18 bingo cards and 18 calling cards. Print the bing…

According to the book of James, “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” (James 1:27) At no time during the year does th…

Putting together a complicated craft isn’t fun for anyone, kids or teachers. When you teach many children or have some that don’t enjoy crafts as much, select easy crafts for Father’s Day. These tokens of love and appreciation don’t need to b…

I watched this clip earlier today: I’ve played Xbox with people like this before. Their joy is contagious. Their giddiness transcends the game itself and makes you want to enter into their happiness. I want to be this guy when I’m 84 (actually wh…

Dr. David W. Manner is the Associate Executive Director for the Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists. He blogs at  http://kncsb.org/blogs/dmanner . You can follow him on Twitter:  @dwmanner.  Now that I have your undivided attention,…

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