Thanksgiving Grace Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV Sometimes God has divine appointments when we least expect it. A few years ago, my husband and I were eating out. We stopped to pray when our food arrived. Afterward an older … [Read more...]
Last-Minute, Easy to Implement Thanksgiving Fun
With only a week and one day until Thanksgiving, who has time left to organize Thanksgiving fun? I do! I am passing on a few of my favorite Thanksgiving ideas so that you don’t have to scramble. If you are a homeschooler, I challenge you to enjoy a Thanksgiving-themed day. Our homeschool holiday celebrations are some of our favorite days. … [Read more...]
When the Wait is Finally Over
When the Wait is Finally Over Our Adoption Story: Part 3 When we first saw our little boy’s photo, it was love at first sight. Adoption agency photos were were often a little awkward, but there was no denying that he was adorable! We were elated when we received the official “invitation” to come to China and pick him up. When the wait is … [Read more...]
Waiting is the Hardest Part
Waiting is the Hardest Part Our Adoption Story: Part 2 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 NIV I was almost 29 when we decided to adopt. Since you have to be 30 to adopt from China, we had one year to do a mound of paperwork. You would think that it would be easy to get any amount of paperwork … [Read more...]
The Decision to Adopt
Our Adoption Story: Part 1 The Decision to Adopt Everyone has a story. There are many paths to making the decision to adopt. Here is ours... When my husband and i decided it was time to adopt a baby, we tried to have a baby the old fashioned way, as most do. About 3 months into wanting a baby, I awoke early on a Saturday and went to play … [Read more...]
The Peanuts Movie: 10 Thumbs Up!
I am not receiving any compensation for this review. (Though I am not above that--I have 3 little growing mouths to feed. They would like a few Christmas presents!) I do promise to always be honest and true no matter what I am reviewing. I want to help people. I know what it is like to waste your money and regret it. If I can spare anyone … [Read more...]
National Adoption Month: Food for Thought
Happy National Adoption Month! In November, we celebrate the fact that our family was blessed through adoption. Adoption isn’t for everyone, but God does call all to do something about it and help out. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from … [Read more...]
Thankful–The Real Life Edition
When people are asked what they are thankful for, of course they rattle off family, friends, home, etc. For many of us that stuff is a given--and we really ARE blessed if that is true. But it is so easy to be thankful for the obvious. Mandy at Worshipful Living has been doing a Scope bookclub about Ann Voskamp’s 1000 Gifts. One of the points … [Read more...]
5 Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Activities
There are lots of great things to do to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit. A big project can be loads of fun, but let’s be honest...it’s not always feasible. So what do you do on the days when your schedule is packed and the only time you have is a few minutes in your car as you run from one place to another? Or maybe you only have a … [Read more...]
Planning a Month of Thanks-vember!
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!” Psalm 95:2 ESV Happy Thanks-vember! My goal is to help you have fun this month as you teach your kids about having a year-round spirit of thankfulness! Before we run into a Christmas season of “I Want!” it is especially important that … [Read more...]
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