Happy National Adoption Month! In November, we celebrate the fact that our family was blessed through adoption. Adoption isn’t for everyone, but God does call all to do something about it and help out. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from … [Read more...]
Thankful–The Real Life Edition
When people are asked what they are thankful for, of course they rattle off family, friends, home, etc. For many of us that stuff is a given--and we really ARE blessed if that is true. But it is so easy to be thankful for the obvious. Mandy at Worshipful Living has been doing a Scope bookclub about Ann Voskamp’s 1000 Gifts. One of the points … [Read more...]
5 Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Activities
There are lots of great things to do to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit. A big project can be loads of fun, but let’s be honest...it’s not always feasible. So what do you do on the days when your schedule is packed and the only time you have is a few minutes in your car as you run from one place to another? Or maybe you only have a … [Read more...]
Planning a Month of Thanks-vember!
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!” Psalm 95:2 ESV Happy Thanks-vember! My goal is to help you have fun this month as you teach your kids about having a year-round spirit of thankfulness! Before we run into a Christmas season of “I Want!” it is especially important that … [Read more...]
Halloween Revisited
Halloween lovers unite! Halloween haters, hats off! Regardless of which side you choose on the issue, please hang with me to the end of the post... Halloween is officially over. I have found that the best time for reflection is immediately after the conclusion of an event. Then we can gear up and move forward with what we have learned, making … [Read more...]
Perspective for this Season of Life: 3 Things to Remember
The school work is not done. The baby is crying. A diaper needs changed. You don’t know what’s for dinner and it’s almost 5p.m. The phone rings. All you really want to do is sit down on the couch and do NOTHING. It’s a typical day in your life, right? Some days are like that. Realistically, some days aren’t. They are the rare occasions … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Cider
Today’s adventure…apple cider! You may want to pick and choose which activities are most appropriate for your particular children according to their ages and maturity, but don’t be afraid to challenge your younger children. They may surprise you. Stretching them makes them grow! Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure Cider: God … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Gourds
Today’s adventure…gourds! Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure Gourds: God Loves Us and Made Us to be Unique Intro: Have you noticed any gourd decorations? Do you enjoy seeing them? Do you get as excited over gourds as you do pumpkins? Thoughts to Ponder: Imagine what life would be like if you were a gourd. Do you think you … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Fall on the Farm
Today’s adventure…Fall on the Farm! 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 Fall … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: The Holy Ghost
Today’s adventure…the Holy Ghost! This lesson is not an endorsement for Halloween, but an understanding that since we are in the world, we will probably see Halloween ghost decorations as we are out and about. This is a way to associate something wonderful with what can otherwise be scary or strange. Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible … [Read more...]
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