If you are like me, you get tired of doing the same devotionals time after time. We like to try new things. One of our latest finds was "Bible Force: The First Heroes Devotional." BibleForce Devotional: The First Heroes Devotional is truly a “super” new devotional. Bible Force: The First Heroes Devotional BibleForce Devotional: … [Read more...]
How the Bible Blitz Can 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...]
The Tantalizing, Terrible Truth About TV
The first reality TV show I ever remember flipping by was Temptation Island. The name says it all. A group of men and women were stranded on a tropical island together, with the ultimate goal of tempting each other away from their significant others. It was like watching a train wreck--I just couldn’t look away. Did people really do this kind … [Read more...]
A Unique Spin on National Haiku Poetry Day
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? More specifically, did you know that April 17th is National Haiku Poetry Day? Happy National Haiku Poetry Day! Even if you aren’t usually a poetry buff, National Poetry Month is a good excuse to break the mold and try something different. Perhaps a fun poetry tea time is in order? Or … [Read more...]
Kids Can Make a Difference to the Homeless
My sweet kids have a heart for the homeless--especially my 6 year old. She loves making and handing out Blessing Bags to them and praying for them. She has been tossing around the idea for several months about starting a blog and selling something to benefit the homeless. Now she is finally getting her big chance. Gemma’s First Kids Can! … [Read more...]
4 Healthy Family Meal Planning Sanity Savers
If your family is like mine, making a resolution for everyone to get healthy is no easy task. We have already discussed the value of cooking together, but how do you know what to cook? When you try something new, noses turn up before the first bite. Everyone likes something different, most of which is not healthy. When you do stumble upon … [Read more...]
Family Dinner Conversation Starters: Christmas Edition
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...]
Christmas Nature Studies to Enhance Your Holiday
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...]
Whooo Is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Candy–Nothing Is Sweeter Than Jesus
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 Candy--Nothing is Sweeter Than … [Read more...]
Praying with Kids: Confession
Confession: The act of admitting that you have done something wrong Confession is a hard topic for most of us. We all know that we aren’t perfect. We make mistakes not just every day, but sometimes it seems like every few minutes. When it comes to naming those mistakes, that is a different story. No one wants to make a list of all the … [Read more...]
