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...]
Family Worship: The Time Is Now
Many people participate in a series of advent studies and celebration that point us towards the true meaning of Christmas. After that? Crickets! Many of us spend large amounts of time making ornaments and various other crafts and gifts to really drive the point of Jesus home. Then December 26th rolls around and we are willing to just let … [Read more...]
Describing God’s Indescribable Love
I was given a copy of Indescribable in exchange for an honest review. I can honestly say that before I learned that I was chosen to do a review, I picked up this book in the bookstore and got very excited about it! All thoughts and opinions on it are completely my own. None of us can describe the indescribable love of God, yet that is … [Read more...]
A Fun Way to Share the Good News with Children
*I was given copies of the John 3:16 Animated Gospel Tract in exchange for an honest review. I promise to always give my honest opinion. Minivan Ministries endorses only great products that will enhance a child’s walk with God! When you think about sharing the good news with others, does your mouth grow dry? Are there butterflies in your … [Read more...]
Creative Ways to Help Little Ones Have Thankful Hearts
You wouldn’t think that teaching your kids to have a thankful heart should be difficult. For some reason, however, it is. My oldest is now ten. Even though we have been teaching him to say his prayers nearly his whole life, he still rushes through the thankful part to get immediately down to his wishlist. My other two sometimes have similar … [Read more...]
How the Bible Blitz Can Change Your Family Devotions
With all the back to school talk, wouldn’t it be great if we could put all of the demands of a new school year aside and instead focus on what really matters most--Jesus? I can’t take away the school requirements of your state. This school year, however, I can help you be intentional about taking a few minutes to help your family focus on God. … [Read more...]
A Parent’s Guide to Crossflix
*** I was given a 3 month subscription in turn for an honest review of Crossflix. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I promise to always be honest with my Minivan Ministries community! I am always thankful any time I can find good, wholesome entertainment for my family. Where television and movies come into play, it gets even harder. It … [Read more...]
Six Brilliant Books to Read During Your Homeschool Year
If you are like me, you had big plans for the summer. That probably included lots of homeschool planning and reading over the summer so you would be extra prepared. Then life and summer adventures got in the way. Now you are staring at your school planner and wondering where the summer went. Remember that book list you wanted to read to make … [Read more...]
The Tantalizing, Terrible Truth About TV
The first reality TV show I ever remember flipping by was Temptation Island. The name says it all. A group of men and women were stranded on a tropical island together, with the ultimate goal of tempting each other away from their significant others. It was like watching a train wreck--I just couldn’t look away. Did people really do this kind … [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...]
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