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You Don’t Have to Be a Grown-up to Make a Difference
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. — 1 Peter 4:10The Bible tells us ...
Brick by Brick: Building Skills and Creativity in Your Child
Me: “Aaron” No asnwer Me: “Aaron!” Again, no asnwerI called his name a few times but he didn’t respond.I stomped into the living room hoping to make my presence known. ...
Parenting Funny Kids Is No Joke
“Each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10I bet, if you think back ...
On Motherhood and Expectations
I sat in church and looked around at the other women smiling up at the pastor. It was Mother’s Day and he was speaking on the importance of our role ...
On the Third Day… Discovering God at the Ocean
The heavens were made when the Lord commanded it to happen. All the stars were created by the breath of His mouth. He gathers together the waters of the sea. ...
What Does the Bible Say About Laughter?
I love a good laugh, especially the kind that makes me double over and desperately gasp for breath. I enjoy funny movies, good clean jokes, and innocent pranks. Often when ...
From Frantic Family to Purposeful
Discovering God’s Purpose for You and Your FamilyEarly in our marriage my husband and I talked about the wonderful ideals we had for our family. We wanted a family that ...
The Family That Works Together
A few years back my husband and I created a family mission statement. As a part of that process we talked with our children about our family culture, in other ...
Ho, Ho, Ho! Rhyming Books are the Way to Go!
Recently, dear friends of ours visited with the newest addition to their family, a beautiful baby boy. After all the oohing and aahing we asked them, ”How is he sleeping? ...
Talking With Children About Angels
Angels watch over my baby, Grant her a lifetime of your care So that even when I can not be with her I’ll know you will always be there.Angels watch ...
4 Benefits of Reading Biographies With Your Children
My kids love to read. My oldest daughter enjoys mysteries and adventures into the unknown. My middle girl likes stories of lighter fare with lovable protagonists or animals that talk. ...
Little Kids Can Cook (Real Meals)! 2 Free Recipes to Try
Hand over that apron to you little ones, and let them start cooking in the kitchen! Most parents I know don’t start cooking lessons until the teen years, but there ...
"Are We There Yet?" — Ideas for Making Family Travel More Fun
It is almost guaranteed that I will hear those words come from the back of my minivan in the first 25 minutes of any road trip.I get it. As a ...
So Many Questions! Encouraging Kids' Curiosity
Mama, look! A tiny sprout! Who made this sprig of spring pop out? He who knows our every need. Only God can make a seed.– from Only God Can Make ...
Celebrating Easter with Faith, Food, and Fun
When most people think about Easter, they think of fancy dresses, bunnies, and chocolate eggs. As Christians, we know it’s a celebration of so much more, the resurrection of Jesus ...
Why Story Matters
I grew up in a Christian home. My mother took my brother and I to church every Sunday and youth group every Friday night. I even attended a private Christian ...
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