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A Personalized Journal to Inspire the Writers in Your Life

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personalized journal

There is just something special about putting thoughts down in writing, especially if it's in a personalized journal.  I default to the computer often, but I still want a notebook with me when I’m taking a course or seminar, brainstorming and hashing out ideas, or writing a song or poem. There was a time when I carried a notebook with me everywhere … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book List, Devotionals, Fun, Prayer Tagged With: Books, Giveaway, Homeschool, Prayer, Reviews

An Honest Minute

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An Honest Minute: The Butterfly Box

I was given a Butterfly Box to review. All views are my own. I want to provide you with the best information so you can make informed decisions! My husband and I have something that we call an “Honest Minute.”  It’s not that we aren’t always honest with each other, but sometimes you just need to say something that is blunt, to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Life, More Recommended Books, Prayer Tagged With: Book Brigade, Prayer, Reading, Reviews

A Note from a Brave Girl

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For today’s review, I wanted to include my daughter, my personal brave girl.  She loves to write and was very excited when she opened this devotion that is designed for 8-12 year old girls. Here is my brave girl’s I Am Brave review... “For the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.”  Matthew 12:34 Gemma’s Brave Girl … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: devotional, Prayer, Reviews

How To Help Someone Through the Fire

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How to Help Someone Through the Fire

When something bad happens, you have two choices.  First, you can get angry and throw a fit.  The second choice, is to take a deep breath and realize that God has a plan, even in the mess.  My goal is to choose the latter.  It’s a lot easier to do so when you are surrounded by people shining God’s light and being His hands and feet.  We have been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Church, Family Life, Homeschool, Prayer, Service Tagged With: Blessed, Family, Homeschool, Organization, Overwhelmed, Planning, Prayer, Service, Thankful

Family Worship:  The Time Is Now

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The time is now for family worship.

Many people participate in a series of advent studies and celebration that point us towards the true meaning of Christmas.  After that?  Crickets!  Many of us spend large amounts of time making ornaments and various other crafts and gifts to really drive the point of Jesus home.  Then December 26th rolls around and we are willing to just let … [Read more...]

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

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

Debunking the Myths about Boxed Curriculum

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What is Boxed Curriculum? Homeschooling can be a daunting task--especially when you don’t know where to begin.  Boxed curriculum is a great place to start for those who feel overwhelmed.  It is just what you might expect--curriculum in a box!  Boxed curriculum is typically thought to be almost everything you need for a school year.  You might need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Prayer Tagged With: Curriculum, Homeschool, Peace, Prayer

Teaching Math and Science Isn’t Rocket Science…It’s Ministry!

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Teaching Math and Science Isn't Rocket Science...It's Ministry!

Math and science...you either love them or hate them.  Teaching them brings on a similar response.  I have heard many mothers lamenting over how bad their math lesson went. Science often gets neglected or we fall way behind where we want to be in our curriculum.  The struggles are real.  Take a deep breath and relax. Teaching math and science isn’t … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Fun, Homeschool Tagged With: Curriculum, Homeschool, Prayer, Reviews

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

Kids Can Feed the Hungry…And You Can Too!

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kids can feed the hungry

Last month I introduced my 6 year old daughter, Gemma.  She has a heart for the homeless and wants to feed the hungry.  This month we had an opportunity to actually go and hand out food to those in need.  Kids can feed the hungry...and you can too!  Read Gemma’s account of the experience below... Helping Feed the Hungry by Gemma I went to a … [Read more...]

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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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As I was scrolling through Facebook this morning, As I was scrolling through Facebook this morning, I was reminded of the horrible things going on in this world.  Our children need to be filled with the spirit to cope with everything they will deal with in their lives. My 2021 goal is to focus on Jesus more than ever before. But you can balance the seriousness with a little bit of fun as well. Check out my latest blog post and the games at BibleGamesCentral.com. God is a fun God who wants you to have an abundant life!  #biblegamescentral #biblegames #biblefun #christianeducation #homeschool #childrensministry
Our world needs light. So try to be just a little Our world needs light. So try to be just a little more patient, a little more kind, snd find the joy in all of the yuck. God is still good and He still loves us. #youversion #bethelight
Christmas treasures (and really all of them) are a Christmas treasures (and really all of them) are all about Jesus!  #youversion #treasure #December
My daughter loved her personalized journal from Ch My daughter loved her personalized journal from Christian Journals Direct!  She chose the cover and her name is written on every page in a Bible verse personalized for youth. Check them out in my latest blog post snd enter to win one! #christianjournal #christianjournalsdirect #christiangifts
This is my youngest with her new Beautiful Word Co This is my youngest with her new Beautiful Word Coloring Bible set. She is a prayer warrior and loves to read the Word for herself—even at the age of 7!  No matter what she does in life, her enthusiasm for God will always be one of her greatest traits!  Find out more about this Bible and download some free Bible verse coloring pages on my latest blog post. The link is in my bio!  #beautifulwordgiftset #FlyBy #bibleforgirls #wordofgod #hideitinyourheart
Faith. It’s important all the time, but in this Faith. It’s important all the time, but in this season of uncertainty, it feels even more important. I keep asking God to change my heart if what I want is not what he has for me, but the pull just keeps getting stronger. I am certain of what I hope for. It’s a struggle to be just as certain that He will provide it. But He is faithful even when we are not. Thank goodness!  So we will praise Him in the storm...and wait. #faith #waitingplace #godisgood #hewillprovide
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