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7 Habits That Will Change Your Life
by Crystal paine Family

7 Habits That Will Change Your Life

When I was eleven years old, I committed my life to Christ. From that day forward, I’ve constantly lived with the realization that I only have one shot at life—and ...
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6 Great Devotionals for Children & Teens
by Winter harris Family

6 Great Devotionals for Children & Teens

Confession time: even as a pastor’s kid, I was terrible with reading my Bible every day. In fact, as a child I hated reading altogether and at nighttime, I would ...
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Be a Positive Parent! Easy Positive Parenting Tips
by Meghan tucker Family

Be a Positive Parent! Easy Positive Parenting Tips

What exactly is positive parenting?Is it some unattainable ideal? An urban legend? Something to aspire to, yet never achieve?In its essence, positive parenting simply means guiding our kids down the ...
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Creating a Calming Bedtime Routine
by Tara ziegmont Family

Creating a Calming Bedtime Routine

I read lots of books on parenting when I was pregnant. One of the recommendations I discovered over and over again was to create a bedtime routine so that the ...
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My Child Cannot Kiss a Moving Target
by Rachel macy stafford Family

My Child Cannot Kiss a Moving Target

Maybe it was the recurring disappointment in my children’s faces when I told them I didn’t have time. Maybe it was the superficial hellos and hasty goodbyes offered to my ...
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3 Tips For Meaningful Family Devotions
by Sarah short Family

3 Tips For Meaningful Family Devotions

I stopped at my favorite bakery today.I ran inside, ordered up my favorite cookie, then sat outside in the warm car and enjoyed every bit of that salted caramel deliciousness ...
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Ways to Teach Your Kids to Read the Bible
by Rachel wojo Family

Ways to Teach Your Kids to Read the Bible

The beginning of a new year is a wonderful time to encourage children to read the Bible daily. Even if your child has not succeeded with daily Bible reading, the ...
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How to Start Your School Day Off Right
by Sami cone Family

How to Start Your School Day Off Right

My oldest child has no problem getting up for school each morning.My youngest, on the other hand, is a completely different story.It doesn’t seem to matter what I do to ...
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Sharing the Meaning of Christmas with Your Kids through Books
by Louise bishop Family

Sharing the Meaning of Christmas with Your Kids through Books

I’m always willing to try a new idea that could easily become a holiday tradition. For example, last year we found a book about The Sparkle Box where you place ...
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Traditions of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come
by Kimberly amici Family

Traditions of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come

I have many memories of childhood Christmases. I remember the most the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes. Each year, the same decorations hung on the walls and the windows of ...
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The Value of Handmade Gifts at Christmas
by Jennifer price Family

The Value of Handmade Gifts at Christmas

And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ – Acts 20:35 (NKJV)A couple of years ago, during a ...
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How to Give Good Gifts to Children at Christmas
by Kathryn slattery Family

How to Give Good Gifts to Children at Christmas

… how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! (Matthew 7:11)In the Bible we read how God loves to give ...
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10 Simple Ways to Bless Your Neighbors
by Lisa pennington Family

10 Simple Ways to Bless Your Neighbors

One of the things I love most about the holidays is getting to do something nice for my neighbors. Oh sure, I could do it year ’round, but I am ...
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Thankful or Self-Entitled? Raising Kids Who Show Gratitude
by David staal Family

Thankful or Self-Entitled? Raising Kids Who Show Gratitude

Children adept at offering timely and authentic thanks demonstrate rich character and along the way exude an almost magnetic charm. It is not surprising that people prefer to engage with ...
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Our Favorite Family Christmas Traditions
by Meghan tucker Family

Our Favorite Family Christmas Traditions

One of my favorite times of year is Christmas. There is so much joy and beauty to take in, not to mention all the fun things to do together. We ...
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More than Gifts: The Christmas I'll Never Forget
by Winter harris Family

More than Gifts: The Christmas I'll Never Forget

Ah, holiday memories. My mind tends to go on a “This is Your Life” Ferris wheel during this time of year as I recall memories of Christmases past. I know ...
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