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Creative Ways to Help Little Ones Have Thankful Hearts

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Creative Ways to Teach Little Ones to Have Thankful Hearts

You wouldn’t think that teaching your kids to have a thankful heart should be difficult. For some reason, however, it is.  My oldest is now ten. Even though we have been teaching him to say his prayers nearly his whole life, he still rushes through the thankful part to get immediately down to his wishlist.  My other two sometimes have similar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Time, Family Worship, Kid Books and Resources, Prayer Tagged With: Book Brigade, Family Bible Study, Prayer, Reviews, Thanksgiving, Worship

How the Bible Blitz Can Change Your Family Devotions

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How the Bible Blitz Will Change Your Family Devotions

With all the back to school talk, wouldn’t it be great if we could put all of the demands of a new school year aside and instead focus on what really matters most--Jesus?  I can’t take away the school requirements of your state. This school year, however, I can help you be intentional about taking a few minutes to help your family focus on God. … [Read more...]

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

Patterns of Evidence

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Patterns of Evidence

Can a book that has parts nearly 4000 years old really be something we should base our lives around?  Wouldn’t it be wonderful to base our lives on something that has withstood the test of time, something that proved itself to be true through patterns of evidence?  Yes!   But what if we are wrong?  If we base our lives around something untrue, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Worship, Homeschool Tagged With: Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Reviews, Worship

More Life-Changing Bible Studies for Families

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More life-changing Bible studies for families

If you are one of the lucky ones, you have already found a Bible study that you love.  Even so, we can all use a change of pace sometimes.  Here are two more life-changing Bible studies that you should consider trying out this year...   Community Bible Study Community Bible Study is an inductive, international Bible study for people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Church, Curriculum, Devotionals, Family Life, Family Worship, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Curriculum, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Reviews, Worship

A Brand New Way to Bring the Bible to Life: The Picture Smart Bible Review and Giveaway

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Picture Smart Bible review and giveaway

Whether you are a homeschool parent planning for your most important subject (Bible!) or a working parent trying to decide what to use for family devotions at home, I have a great suggestion for you today…the Picture Smart Bible! I was given a copy of the Picture Smart Bible, 4-Adult, in exchange for an honest review.  I promise to only … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Devotionals, Family Worship, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Kid Min, Reviews, Worship

How to Teach Reading and Writing that Will Move Your Child’s Soul

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How to Teach Reading and Writing That Will move Your Child's Soul

It’s that time of year when most of us are in limbo.  Our summer has officially begun (or has already been going for a while).  We have a little time before the mad rush of autumn hits us in the face as we dive back into routine.  We know that if we give up just a tiny bit of our summer to plan for the upcoming school year, we can have a year that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Philosophies Tagged With: Curriculum, Family, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Reviews

The Truth Behind Why Dad Should Be the Spiritual Leader

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The truth behind why dad should be the spiritual leader

As a Christian mom, it is my goal to teach my kids about Jesus.  It is my sincere hope that they fall in love with Him and want to serve Him all their lives.  It would be very human of me to think that I could make that happen all by myself.  The truth, however, is that God doesn’t make things happen that way.  None of us do anything all alone. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Devotionals, Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Babies, Book Brigade, Family, Family Bible Study, Marriage, Reviews, Worship

6 Really Easy Ways to Make God Part of Your Fun Days

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6 Really Fun Ways to Make God Part of Your Fund Days: All days should include God, even your busy and fun ones!

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...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Fun, Fun and Field Trips Tagged With: America, Bible Adventures, Family, Family Bible Study, Memorization, Picnic Parade, Summer, Worship

Celebrate Pentecost with a Family Bible Adventure

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Pentecost 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...]

Filed Under: Church, Devotionals, Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Prayer, Service Tagged With: Bible Adventures, Family Bible Study, Prayer, Worship

Join the Picnic Parade: The Sign Painter’s Dream

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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...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Time, Fun, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Picnic Parade Tagged With: America, Book Brigade, Curriculum, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Picnic Parade, Reviews, Service, Spring, Summer

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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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