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...]
Join in the Picnic Parade: Picnic with a Purpose
We have enjoyed lots of fun picnics, and this one is no exception. The difference is that this picnic was not just fun, but it was also a picnic with a purpose. We mixed great reading and themed food with helping others. The Book For today’s picnic, we read Who Was Mother Teresa? It's the perfect book for a picnic with a … [Read more...]
Join the Picnic Parade: The 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...]
3 Keys to Worshipful Living
Sometimes people come along that inspire you. They make you want to be a better person and reach your full potential. When you are truly blessed, they inspire you to draw closer to God. When that person is no longer with you, it is shocking to say the least. But if their life exemplified worshipful living, their impact will never … [Read more...]
Kids Can Feed the Hungry…And You Can Too!
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...]
All You Need to Know About Giving Alms
What is Giving Alms? If you are protestant (like us), giving alms sounds like something strange and old fashioned. It’s actually just another way of saying that you are helping someone. Giving alms is technically the act of giving to or helping the poor or needy. If you take it back to the olde english it originated from, it meant giving or … [Read more...]
A Strategic Plan to Help You Follow Your Dreams
It is a new year! Not only that, but it’s the first Monday of a new year! That’s even more reason to get out there and start living your dreams. There is just something exciting and motivating about a fresh start. God Put Dreams in Your Heart Perhaps you set new year’s resolutions and perhaps you don’t. Regardless, you must have dreams … [Read more...]
When Jesus was a Green-Eyed Brunette
Wouldn’t it be nice to know that God had a divine plan for your life? A plan not just for you, but a plan to use you for big things? If you are a Christian, you probably already know that He does! You are an important part of God’s plan. You believe it for your children. Now believe it for yourself! But we all forget sometimes. There … [Read more...]
7 Ways You Can Support Orphans Even If You Don’t Want to Adopt
Happy National Adoption Month! This cause obviously has special significance to us because we began our family through the adoption process. I wouldn’t have it any other way! We adopted not because that was the only way for us to have a baby, but because we felt the tug on our heart. We knew that we had a child somewhere in the world. We … [Read more...]
The Whole World Needs Jesus
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I promise my reviews are honest and true. I want to provide you with the best discipling resources for your family! I love books--especially children’s books. There is nothing better than a great story, especially one with fantastic pictures. They are even better when they … [Read more...]
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