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Motivating Teenagers to Read Devotions
by Jennifer price Family

Motivating Teenagers to Read Devotions

As the mother of two teenagers, I’m always looking for good influences, whether it be people, videos, or books, that will reinforce the lessons we have spent over a decade ...
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Goal-Setting for Kids in 4 Easy Steps
by Kimberly amici Family

Goal-Setting for Kids in 4 Easy Steps

It’s the New Year! And you know what that means for many of us. New ideas, new goals, and new dreams.Each year, during the week between Christmas and January 1st, ...
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Church of the Small Things: Things I Wish I’d Known When I Became a Mom
by Melanie shankle Family

Church of the Small Things: Things I Wish I’d Known When I Became a Mom

The Bible says, “Point your kids in the right direction — when they’re old they won’t be lost” (Proverbs 22:6 MSG), which means it’s our job to give them what ...
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The Quiet Power of Bedtime Prayers
by Jess wolstenholm Family

The Quiet Power of Bedtime Prayers

I slip out of my daughter’s room with my last, “I love you” and quietly shut the door. Before I head downstairs I sneak a peek at my son as ...
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Helping Our Kids Know That God Is Real
by Traci little Family

Helping Our Kids Know That God Is Real

Last night in Kids’ Church we discussed the topic of being a hero. The program used the acronym H.E.R.O (helping others, evangelizing, relying on God, and obeying God). The kids ...
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Celebrating the Beauty of Creation with Our Kids
by Ruth schwenk Family

Celebrating the Beauty of Creation with Our Kids

The changing seasons are a glorious display of a creative God.But it is interesting to me how quickly we can forget the beauty that surrounds us. Not long ago, a ...
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Young Athletes: Persevere and Overcome Fear with Faith
by Kimberly amici Family

Young Athletes: Persevere and Overcome Fear with Faith

My son walked off the wrestling mat with tears in his eyes and said, “I don’t want to do this anymore.”It was his first yer on the varsity team. He ...
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Children and Presents – We Can Count These as Blessings, Too!
by Tara ziegmont Family

Children and Presents – We Can Count These as Blessings, Too!

Christmas gift-giving is really hard for me.Don’t get me wrong, I love presents. I love thinking about presents, buying presents, wrapping presents, and watching my kids open their presents. The ...
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How to Encourage Our Kids’ Spirtual Gifts and Passions
by Shannon mcavoy Family

How to Encourage Our Kids’ Spirtual Gifts and Passions

If you spend a few minutes with children, one thing you’ll learn quickly is that they are passionate. Passionate with their emotions. Passionate with their desires. Passionate about causes. Passionate ...
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5 Traits of a Good Friend (and How to Help Kids Develop Them)
by Tricia goyer Family

5 Traits of a Good Friend (and How to Help Kids Develop Them)

As a mom of both young kids and older ones, I’ve learned how important it is for my children to find good friends.It’s been said that we are most like ...
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The Legend of St. Nicholas
by Dandi daley mackall Family

The Legend of St. Nicholas

Nick followed his dad through the snow-dusted parking lot. “Not my idea of fun,” he muttered.“Hey, you’re the one who waited until the last minute to buy Christmas gifts for ...
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It’s Never Too Soon To Share Jesus With Our Kids
by Ramona vincent Family

It’s Never Too Soon To Share Jesus With Our Kids

6Over the course of our lives we may hold different jobs and fulfill many different roles, but the Bible makes one thing clear: the moment we become parents, raising children ...
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Teaching Kids God's Never-Ending, All-Consuming Love
by Tara ziegmont Family

Teaching Kids God's Never-Ending, All-Consuming Love

“I hate you!”My almost-8-year-old daughter’s refrain rings from the hallway as she stomps to her bedroom.I call after her, “I love you now and I’ll always love you.”That’s my refrain.Getting ...
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Why You Should Bring Your Uniqueness Center Stage
by Kimberly amici Family

Why You Should Bring Your Uniqueness Center Stage

Growing up I felt like I didn’t fit in.I was athletic enough to be on the team but not good enough to play in the games. I was friends at ...
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Treat ‘Em Like Grandkids
by Gary l thomas Family

Treat ‘Em Like Grandkids

Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, ...
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How To Create A Safe And Nurturing Bedtime Ritual For Your Kids
by Ramona vincent Family

How To Create A Safe And Nurturing Bedtime Ritual For Your Kids

Do you find it easy to fill your kids’ non-school hours and days with stimulating social, intellectual and recreational activities but challenging to get them to wind down at the ...
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