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The Cow Said Neigh! And I Say, “Yay!”

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The Cow Said Neigh! and I Say, "Yay!"

Who doesn’t get inspired by a tender and loving story, especially when it is true?  I’m not yet talking about the book, The Cow Said Neigh!  I am talking about the true story of the author, Rory Feek.  Some of you may know him from his debut with his wife on Country Music Television’s show, Can You Duet.  Their soulful duets won many hearts, even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Autumn, Homeschool

Teach Your Kids to “Fear Not” This Halloween…or Anytime!

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Teaching Your Kids to "Fear Not" This Halloween...or Anytime!

Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, it’s hard to escape the season.  All you have to do is walk into Walmart, and an evil witch with green skin and fiery eyes is there to greet you.  Take a few more steps and you run into the aisle covered with ghoulish sounds and fake bloody knives.  I’m all for a some good pumpkin fun, but the scary stuff can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Family Worship, Kid Books and Resources, Prayer Tagged With: Autumn, Book Brigade, Family Bible Study, Fear, Kid Min, Memorization, Overwhelmed, Peace, Reviews

Whooo Is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Mummies–Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life

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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!   Whooo is God? An … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Time, Family Worship, Prayer Tagged With: Autumn, Bible Adventures, Family Bible Study, Peace, Prayer, Worship

Whooo Is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Candy–Nothing Is Sweeter Than Jesus

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I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective.  Their answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take.  Have fun!   Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure Candy--Nothing is Sweeter Than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Time, Family Worship, Prayer, Service Tagged With: Autumn, Bible Adventures, Family Bible Study, Prayer, Printables

Whooo Is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Lord of the Harvest

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I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective.  Their answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take.  Have fun!   Intro:  We can plant seeds, water them, and hope they will grow.  The rest is up to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Time, Family Worship, Fun, Prayer, Service Tagged With: Autumn, Bible Adventures, Family, Family Bible Study, Field Trips, Prayer, Worship

Memoirs of a Former Public School Teacher

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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...]

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The Thanksgiving ABCs

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On our way to Mimi and Pawpaw’s, we played the Thanksgiving ABCs Game.  So, from our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!   We are thankful for… Apples Babies Cub Scouts Donuts Eskimo Kisses Ferraris Gum Hotdogs Icee Drinks Jelly Beans Kisses Lounging Music Naps Octopuses  (Yes. That is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time Tagged With: Autumn, Thankful, Thanksgiving

The Black Friday Debacle

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Every Coin Has 2 Sides Black Fridays Past I used to adore Black Friday.  Thanksgiving evening was all about plotting my moves for the next day.  I lived for the rush of cold wind as I waited in line for the store to open, moving swiftly through the crowds with sure feet and a beating heart.  Even the traffic was invigorating, but not so much as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time Tagged With: Autumn, Christmas, Family, Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Grace

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Thanksgiving Grace Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV Sometimes God has divine appointments when we least expect it.  A few years ago, my husband and I were eating out.  We stopped to pray when our food arrived. Afterward an older … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Prayer Tagged With: Autumn, Family, Prayer, Thanksgiving

Last-Minute, Easy to Implement Thanksgiving Fun

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With only a week and one day until Thanksgiving, who has time left to organize Thanksgiving fun?  I do!  I am passing on a few of my favorite Thanksgiving ideas so that you don’t have to scramble. If you are a homeschooler, I challenge you to enjoy a Thanksgiving-themed day.  Our homeschool holiday celebrations are some of our favorite days. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Homeschool, Prayer Tagged With: Autumn, Family, Homeschool, Memorization, Prayer, Thankful, Worship

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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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