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Quality Games Full of Biblical Fun

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The Bible is a serious subject, but the kids need to know that God likes to see his kids happy and have fun.  My kids had a lot of fun playing with the Bible Games Central games that we got in the mail.  Who doesn’t love happy mail?  We are thankful to have received these quality games full of biblical fun.   Quality … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Fun, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Bible Adventures, Christmas, Family, Family Bible Study, fun, Reviews

Teaching Your Kids to Have Character at Christmas

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Who doesn’t want their child to grow up to be a good person, to have manners and know how to act in various social situations?  As Christians, we want our children to become Christ-like.  Teaching your kids to have character at Christmas is a great step in the right direction! We get so busy at Christmas that we often forget our kids need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Family Time, Philosophies Tagged With: Christmas, Family

When Jesus was a Green-Eyed Brunette

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Wouldn’t it be nice to know that God had a divine plan for your life?  A plan not just for you, but a plan to use you for big things? If you are a Christian, you probably already know that He does!  You are an important part of God’s plan.  You believe it for your children.  Now believe it for yourself! But we all forget sometimes.  There … [Read more...]

Filed Under: More Recommended Books Tagged With: Book Brigade, Christmas, Peace, Service

Everything You Need to Enjoy a Christmas Story Lunch

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My kids LOVE to eat.  Anything we do with food instantly becomes more meaningful for them.  That's why we came up with The Christmas Story Lunch! A couple of years ago I stumbled upon this amazing Story of the Passion Lunch.  It’s a symbolic and memorable way for kids to learn the Easter story.  Everyone receives one food at a time.  Then … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Time, Family Worship, Fun Tagged With: Christmas, Family, Family Bible Study

Family Dinner Conversation Starters: Christmas Edition

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Family Dinner Statistics We all know that family time is important.  Children who eat dinner with their families 3 times a week are more likely to maintain a healthy weight, make better grades, and have a better relationship with their families.  You can check out some statistics on families that eat meals together here.     What … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time Tagged With: Christmas, Family, Family Bible Study, Printables

A Simple Yet Meaningful Advent Plan

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My favorite thing about Christmas is counting down and anticipating the big day with advent plans.  They make celebrating Jesus' arrival so much more meaningful!  The problem is that even though we start with great intentions, the busyness of the holiday season can waylay even the best plans.  Sometimes we get sick at the holidays.  Life just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Worship Tagged With: Christmas, Family Bible Study, Worship

Christmas Nature Studies to Enhance Your Holiday

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Holiday nature studies are like a breath of fresh air.  There is something about the smell of pine that almost has the power to center your soul. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Fun, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Christmas, Homeschool, Printables

Crazy Christmas Card Greetings

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With Christmas day fast approaching, I want to pause for a moment and send my crazy Christmas card greetings to you and yours.  Thanks so much for spending time with me and becoming part of Minivan Ministries! When I was in high school, I went to church camp.  There was a lady there with a crazy flower in her hair.  It definitely wasn’t … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life Tagged With: Christmas, Family

3 Things You Should Get Yourself for Christmas

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Christmas is usually a time of abundance for those who have the means to make it happen.  If the holiday season slipped by, and we never got anything other than what we got the other 11 months, we would all be okay.  There are 3 things you should get yourself for Christmas. And NONE of them are things that can be tied up in a pretty little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Homeschool, Prayer Tagged With: Christmas, Curriculum, Family, Homeschool, Prayer

The ABCs of Homeschooling Through the Holidays

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There are so many wonderful things to do to celebrate Christmas.  There are just as many ways to make them educational.  Christmas, of course, shouldn’t all be about education.  We have to have a little fun, right?  But we really can have it both ways--fun and educational.  That’s where The ABCs of Homeschooling Through the Holidays comes in.  My … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: Christmas, Homeschool

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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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