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Need a Fun Way to Memorize Verses?

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I don’t know about you, but when I hear the word “memorization,” a feeling of unrest bubbles up from deep within.  An image of staring at a page for hours pops into my head.   Memorization like that is DEFINITELY not fun.  So let’s find some ways to MAKE IT FUN! “And I commend joy, for man has nothing better under the sun but to eat and drink … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship Tagged With: Memorization

Lunchbox Notes for Dad

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  Pinterest is overwhelmed with cute lunchbox printable notes and jokes to put in kids’ lunches.  I like to sneak a little note into my kids’ lunches when they are away from me (History Club, etc. for you Homeschoolers!), don’t you?  (My son thinks he is getting too old for such things, but I secretly think he still likes it.  I’m not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Homeschool Tagged With: Dad, Homeschool, Service

1 Way to Make a Lasting Difference This Year

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  At the ripe old age of !?!, I think back on my life and what I have accomplished, and, consequently, what I have not.  Imagine if I had learned just one Bible verse each year of my life.  That would mean that I could quote !?! Bible verses by heart!  I can always start that now, and should.  But what if we did that for our children?  They … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Worship, Homeschool Tagged With: Homeschool, Memorization

Along Comes Baby (Doll!)

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I have been anti-bringing toys anywhere since before I became a mother.  As a public school teacher, my desk was filled with highly-distracting toys. Although I didn’t confiscate items as a children’s minister, the kids were still distracted.  As a parent, I feared that if they weren’t distractions, there was a really good chance they would get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Church, Family Life Tagged With: Babies, Church, Kid Min

What Should Your Kids Know About America?

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With each Fourth of July that comes, I am more and more thankful that we still have our freedom of religion and speech.  The world seems to be changing so quickly.   It can be scary.  Sometimes it's hard to know how to react. How Should We React? See what the Bible has to say and pray for the courage and wisdom to follow the right … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Worship, Homeschool Tagged With: America, Blessed, Homeschool, Summer

How We Started Our Homeschool Year

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I tend to be a little over the top.  I love my kids and I want them to excel as much as possible, to reach their full potential.  All parents do.  For me, that can be a slippery slope.  I get in my head what we  should be able to accomplish and when it doesn't get done, it's not pretty.  I shudder to think how many hours we have probably gone over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Homeschool, Prayer Tagged With: Curriculum, Homeschool

The Miracle of Adoption

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We have had our son for 7 years exactly.  The first time I held him in my arms was a culmination of over a year of paperwork and one and a half years of waiting after that.  Not to mention countless fundraisers and an endless ride on an emotional roller coaster. Nine months of hormones had nothing on me.  I know--I’ve done it both ways. But finally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Prayer, Service Tagged With: Adoption

Moms, You HAVE to Do This!

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As I write this, the only sound I can hear is the air conditioner running...and it is pure PEACE!  I am alone.  Not shopping or doing anything special.  Honestly, I have been sitting in the library planning homeschool for next year.  I have had 2 hours of being with just me, getting excited about what I do best (teaching my kiddos), surrounded by a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time Tagged With: Peace

Take the “I Spy” Prayer Challenge

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Every time my kids see a guitar, they think about their daddy.  Whenever they see a quilt, it reminds them of Mimi.  I’m not quite sure what makes them think of me...perhaps chocolate??? ;) Take the I Spy Prayer Challenge-- Let your kids pick something that reminds them of the ones they love.  Then, every time you see those things, take a minute … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Prayer Tagged With: Prayer

Afraid of the Water?

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Unless they were born in the water and came out swimming, most children develop a healthy fear of the water at a young age. Sure they would give anything for the opportunity to swim every day in the heat of summer, but you better make sure to bring those floaties! At least for the littlest ones, the pool is best experienced while holding on to Mom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Church, Family Life, Family Time Tagged With: Baptism, Church, Fear, Summer

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Hello! I'm Tara. My kids and I spend a lot of time in our van (and elsewhere) singing, playing , and praying. Join us as we navigate through the winding roads of life, enjoy the journey, and arrive at a place where we love Jesus with all our hearts. Read More
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