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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

Join in the Picnic Parade: Picnic with a Purpose

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Who Was Mother Theresa?

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...]

Filed Under: Family Time, Fun, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Picnic Parade, Service Tagged With: Book Brigade, Homeschool, Picnic Parade, Reviews, Service, Spring, Summer

Join the Picnic Parade: The Sign Painter’s Dream

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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...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Time, Fun, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Picnic Parade Tagged With: America, Book Brigade, Curriculum, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Picnic Parade, Reviews, Service, Spring, Summer

3 Keys to Worshipful Living

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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...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Adoption, Family, Service, 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...]

Filed Under: Family Time, Fun and Field Trips, Prayer, Service Tagged With: Field Trips, Prayer, Service

All You Need to Know About Giving Alms

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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...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Service Tagged With: Easter, Family, Service

A Strategic Plan to Help You Follow Your Dreams

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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...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Service Tagged With: Family, Service

When Jesus was a Green-Eyed Brunette

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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...]

Filed Under: More Recommended Books Tagged With: Book Brigade, Christmas, Peace, Service

7 Ways You Can Support Orphans Even If You Don’t Want to Adopt

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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...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Prayer, Service Tagged With: Adoption, Family, Prayer, Service

The Whole World Needs Jesus

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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...]

Filed Under: Family Worship, Kid Books and Resources, Service Tagged With: Family Bible Study, Service, Worship

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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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