Sometimes you just want to have fun. God wants to be there in those moments too! Here are 6 really easy ways to make God part of your fun days... Today I had the privilege of guest posting for my friend, Tori. You may remember her Picnic Parade post about Ladybug Girl at the Beach. (This year's Picnic Parade was all about easy ways to … [Read more...]
Join the Picnic Parade: The Sign Painter’s Dream
Welcome back to the Picnic Parade! While today's book may be a bit hard to buy, we were easily able to find a copy at our library. Used copies are available for purchase. There is also a Reading Rainbow Episode (Season 10, Episode 17) of A Sign Painter's Dream that you buy for only a couple of dollars. This story is just too good to pass up! … [Read more...]
Welcoming the New President: A Family Devotion
I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing your perspective. You can quickly skim through this devotion and get an idea of what to say. Your children’s answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take. Have fun! Intro: No … [Read more...]
An Olympic Family Devotion
I have never been very athletic, but there is something about the Olympics that brings out the competitor in all of us. Even if we never competed in sports ourselves, we cheer on our favorite teams. You can’t help but admire the determination, training, and dedication that it took to get these athletes to the Olympic Games. America has a … [Read more...]
It Matters
It hasn’t been long since I wrote a post about helping your children deal with disasters. I hadn’t planned on talking about this topic again for quite some time. I also hadn’t planned for two more events to rock our world within the last week. In the midst of it, I have pondered. There are a couple of things I need to share… Lives … [Read more...]
Water Wonders: Jonah, a Fish, and a Worm
Welcome to our third day of Water Wonders: A Virtual Family Vacation Bible School! Today we will dive into the story of "Jonah, a Fish, and a Worm." The Big Idea: When God talks, we should listen. He always knows best--even when we don’t agree. The Story: Jonah, a Fish, and a Worm Today’s story is the book of Jonah. You may … [Read more...]
Kids and Disaster
I thought about writing about this several months ago when a widely-publicized disaster happened, but I waited a bit too late. I did have the thought that it probably wouldn’t be long until something else tragic happened. Unfortunately, I was right. Not only have we had one horrific thing happen, but at least two come right to mind from the last … [Read more...]
Making Memorial Day Meaningful
Memorial Day is a day to remember those who have made all that we have today possible--especially those in the military who gave their lives for our freedoms. Yet it is often just cookouts and vacation. It is our duty to remember the past. You know the old saying, “Those who don’t remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” Not only that, but … [Read more...]
What Should Your Kids Know About America?
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...]
