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Praying with Kids: ACTS

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When you have kids, there is lots to pray about!  Since our children were born, they became a natural part of this process.  We pray at meals, at night, and anytime anyone gets a boo boo or has a pressing need during the day.  We try to model the importance of being thankful and talking to God when we pray, not just calling off our wish list.  For … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Prayer Tagged With: Family Bible Study, Prayer

The Top 5 Things Children Should Learn This School Year

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The beginning of a new school year is exciting.  In You’ve Got Mail, Tom Hanks told Meg Ryan that he wished he could send her a “bouquet of newly sharpened pencils.” What an awesome idea!  Of course, this is coming from the lady who slept with a can of Crayolas as a child.  When you walk by the school supplies sales, it gets my heart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Homeschool, Prayer, Service Tagged With: Family, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Planning, Prayer, Service, Thankful

Start Your Day On the Right Foot

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School will be back in session soon.  Setting the tone for the year can make a huge difference.  Starting each day on the right foot can make a big difference too. Here are a few suggestions that might help you get started on the right foot...   Prayer A new year is a reminder to pray for our school and try to plan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Worship, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Logistics, Prayer Tagged With: Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Planning, Prayer

It Matters

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It hasn’t been long since I wrote a post about helping your children deal with disasters.  I hadn’t planned on talking about this topic again for quite some time.  I also hadn’t planned for two more events to rock our world within the last week.  In the midst of it, I have pondered.  There are a couple of things I need to share… Lives … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Prayer Tagged With: America, Prayer, Thankful

Water Wonders: Jonah, a Fish, and a Worm

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Welcome to our third day of Water Wonders: A Virtual Family Vacation Bible School!  Today we will dive into the story of "Jonah, a Fish, and a Worm."    The Big Idea:  When God talks, we should listen.  He always knows best--even when we don’t agree.   The Story: Jonah, a Fish, and a Worm Today’s story is the book of Jonah.  You may … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Worship Tagged With: America, Bible Adventures, Family Bible Study, Prayer, Summer

More Books for Your Summer Reading Pleasure

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*I was given a copy of these books in exchange for an honest review.  Although I was given the books, all opinions are my own.  I promise to always be truthful to you, my readers.  I want to provide you with only the best resources.   There are so many books and so little time!  Who wants to waste time on a book that isn’t any good? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Kid Books and Resources, More Recommended Books Tagged With: Book Brigade, Prayer

Kids and Disaster

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I thought about writing about this several months ago when a widely-publicized disaster happened, but I waited a bit too late.  I did have the thought that it probably wouldn’t be long until something else tragic happened.  Unfortunately, I was right.  Not only have we had one horrific thing happen, but at least two come right to mind from the last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Prayer, Service Tagged With: America, Fear, Influence, Overwhelmed, Peace, Prayer, Service

Making Memorial Day Meaningful

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Memorial Day is a day to remember those who have made all that we have today possible--especially those in the military who gave their lives for our freedoms.  Yet it is often just cookouts and vacation.  It is our duty to remember the past.  You know the old saying, “Those who don’t remember the past are doomed to repeat it.”  Not only that, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Worship, Prayer Tagged With: America, Family, Prayer, Summer

The Luke 10:27 Challenge: Love the Lord Your God with ALL Your Strength, Day 1

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  He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 10:27 NIV What Does It Look Like to be Without Strength? You are challenged to love the Lord your God with ALL your strength.  What does it mean to love God … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Luke 10:27 Challenge, Prayer, Worship

The Luke 10:27 Challenge: With ALL Your Soul, Day 1

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27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 10:27 What is a Soul? It’s time for our Luke 10:27 Challenge:  With ALL Your Soul, Day 1!  What is your soul?  At first glance, that may be a bit hard to distinguish … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Worship, Prayer Tagged With: Luke 10:27 Challenge, Peace, Prayer

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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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