Many of you have heard of Charlotte Mason, the 19th century guru on education that is still making a stir in the homeschool community today. She had lots of great ideas about how to teach various subjects, but did you know that one of those subjects was Bible study? Let’s learn about Bible study the Charlotte Mason way! The more I … [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...]
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...]
Join in the Picnic Parade: Picnic with a Purpose
We have enjoyed lots of fun picnics, and this one is no exception. The difference is that this picnic was not just fun, but it was also a picnic with a purpose. We mixed great reading and themed food with helping others. The Book For today’s picnic, we read Who Was Mother Teresa? It's the perfect book for a picnic with a … [Read more...]
Kids Can Feed the Hungry…And You Can Too!
Last month I introduced my 6 year old daughter, Gemma. She has a heart for the homeless and wants to feed the hungry. This month we had an opportunity to actually go and hand out food to those in need. Kids can feed the hungry...and you can too! Read Gemma’s account of the experience below... Helping Feed the Hungry by Gemma I went to a … [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...]
All You Need to Know About Giving Alms
What is Giving Alms? If you are protestant (like us), giving alms sounds like something strange and old fashioned. It’s actually just another way of saying that you are helping someone. Giving alms is technically the act of giving to or helping the poor or needy. If you take it back to the olde english it originated from, it meant giving or … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Healthy Families Cook Together
It’s the beginning of the year and many people are resigning themselves to become more healthy. This year, I am putting a twist on it. I not only want to be more healthy, but I want my family to join me. I want my children to understand the value of the healthy bodies God has given them. I want them to learn to take care of their bodies so they … [Read more...]
A Strategic Plan to Help You Follow Your Dreams
It is a new year! Not only that, but it’s the first Monday of a new year! That’s even more reason to get out there and start living your dreams. There is just something exciting and motivating about a fresh start. God Put Dreams in Your Heart Perhaps you set new year’s resolutions and perhaps you don’t. Regardless, you must have dreams … [Read more...]
7 Ways You Can Support Orphans Even If You Don’t Want to Adopt
Happy National Adoption Month! This cause obviously has special significance to us because we began our family through the adoption process. I wouldn’t have it any other way! We adopted not because that was the only way for us to have a baby, but because we felt the tug on our heart. We knew that we had a child somewhere in the world. We … [Read more...]
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