Many of us think of thanksgiving as a season, but it is so much more than that! Thanksgiving is something that should live in our hearts year round. Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” 1 Chronicles 16:34 God gives us so many good gifts, that there are lots of things to pray for every … [Read more...]
Praying with Kids: Confession
Confession: The act of admitting that you have done something wrong Confession is a hard topic for most of us. We all know that we aren’t perfect. We make mistakes not just every day, but sometimes it seems like every few minutes. When it comes to naming those mistakes, that is a different story. No one wants to make a list of all the … [Read more...]
Teaching Children to Pray: Adoration
Adoration: The simple act of showing you adore someone or something; Giving someone your utmost respect and admiration. Adoration is Essential to Christianity One of the essentials of Christianity is putting others ahead of themselves. First we are to love God. Then we are to love others. We put ourselves third. “Teacher, which is … [Read more...]
Praying with Kids: ACTS
When you have kids, there is lots to pray about! Since our children were born, they became a natural part of this process. We pray at meals, at night, and anytime anyone gets a boo boo or has a pressing need during the day. We try to model the importance of being thankful and talking to God when we pray, not just calling off our wish list. For … [Read more...]
Creation Science for Young Scientists
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV Isn’t it great when you stumble upon something that is truly amazing? Something that you not only enjoy, but something that enlightens you too? This happened to me not too long ago. Our family started studying creation science with Answers Bible Curriculum by Answers in … [Read more...]
How To Do Service Projects with Kids
Today’s World Everyone has heard the complaints about the current generation-- that they are self absorbed and greedy. I don’t pretend to be a profit, but I must admit that this sounds pretty familiar... But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of … [Read more...]
Poetry Tea Time Favorites
Poetry Tea Time is an opportunity to gather your children around the table, enjoy a cup of tea (lemonade, juice, hot chocolate, etc.), read together, and enjoy deep conversation. Poetry is a perfect thing to read during tea time because poems are often relatively short and great for discussion. It is a time for connection and fun. Can Kids … [Read more...]
Edible Lunches that Won’t Kill You…Or Your Picky Eaters
I want my children to be healthy and strong. I want them to be energetic so they can learn and serve others without wearing down. What they fuel their bodies with is an important part of this equation. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV Where Did I Go Wrong? I am … [Read more...]
Memoirs of a Former Public School Teacher
We talk about homeschool as part of this blog because it is a natural way for us to live out the Minivan Ministry mission: to help you make Jesus the driving force in your family. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Things Children Should Learn This School Year
The beginning of a new school year is exciting. In You’ve Got Mail, Tom Hanks told Meg Ryan that he wished he could send her a “bouquet of newly sharpened pencils.” What an awesome idea! Of course, this is coming from the lady who slept with a can of Crayolas as a child. When you walk by the school supplies sales, it gets my heart … [Read more...]
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