Looking for an easy way to memorize scripture? Here is an easy way that incorporates review so that you don’t forget the verses you have learned. In other words, it’s scripture memory that sticks! This is an almost magical way to memorize scripture that only takes about 10 minutes per day, or less. It is referred to as the Charlotte … [Read more...]
How To Help Someone Through the Fire
When something bad happens, you have two choices. First, you can get angry and throw a fit. The second choice, is to take a deep breath and realize that God has a plan, even in the mess. My goal is to choose the latter. It’s a lot easier to do so when you are surrounded by people shining God’s light and being His hands and feet. We have been … [Read more...]
More Life-Changing Bible Studies for Families
If you are one of the lucky ones, you have already found a Bible study that you love. Even so, we can all use a change of pace sometimes. Here are two more life-changing Bible studies that you should consider trying out this year... Community Bible Study Community Bible Study is an inductive, international Bible study for people … [Read more...]
Celebrate Pentecost with a Family Bible Adventure
Pentecost, also known as the Birthday of the Church, is the celebration of the Holy Spirit coming down to the disciples after Jesus ascended into heaven. It is typically celebrated the 7th Sunday after Easter. This year, the Pentecost celebration is June 4, 2017. If you miss Pentecost, however, you can celebrate the Holy Spirit any … [Read more...]
The Reason Everyone Will Be Wearing T-shirts for a Cause This Easter
Want to know what the hottest fashion trend is right now? T-shirts! Even though t-shirts are quite the trend, that’s not the reason everyone will be wearing T-shirts for a cause this Easter. Forget the Frock I’ve been planning on rolling out some new T-shirt designs. When I heard about Forget the Frock, I realized there is no time like the … [Read more...]
Let’s Celebrate Pentecost!
What? You don’t celebrate Pentecost? We never did either...until now. We celebrate Jesus' birthday and His resurrection. Shouldn’t we celebrate the life and power He sent to live inside of us? What is Pentecost? It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him … [Read more...]
Don’t Sell Your Toddler Short: The Learning Potential of Young Children Rocks!
Our house has been filled with singing. My 2 year old has discovered her singing voice and it is on full force! One of my favorite things about little ones at this age is that it is all or nothing for them. When they discover they can do something, they throw themselves into it. And boy, are they discovering! Don’t sell your toddler short. … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Things A Good Bible Lesson Should Include
There is a certain comfort (and definitely no shame!) in following a Bible lesson that is pre-made or boxed up and ready to go. If you are like me, however, you may have a hard time finding lessons on the topics you want. At the least, you may want to tweak them a bit. While all of our kids need to be taught similar things such as “Jesus loves … [Read more...]
Oikos–It’s Not Just a Yogurt!
You may have heard the word “oikos” spoken in church lately. (If not, keep reading. This still applies to you!) If you did, more than likely they weren’t talking about yogurt. Technically, “oikos” is the greek word used in the new testament to describe extended family. It typically could have included 15-35 family members--not just those who … [Read more...]
How Do You Know When Your Child Is Ready to be Baptized?
The best moment for a Christian mommy has to be the moment that her child accepts Jesus into his or her heart. It’s hard to know the exact moment it happens. We may not even be there when it does. Although baptism isn’t the “saving” moment, it’s a moment that we can put our finger on. It’s a culmination of many prayers and joyous … [Read more...]
