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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

Thanksgiving Bible Journaling Pages

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Thanksgiving is such a magical time when we pause to embrace it.  Imagine a season where people are thankful instead of grumpy and selfish! Though we cannot control the world around us, we can help foster a safe place in our homes.  Our children watch what the craziness in the world around us.  If they don’t hear about it at school, that catch … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Worship, Printables Tagged With: Family Bible Study, Peace, Thankful, Thanksgiving, Worship

My Favorite Activity for Fostering Thankful Siblings

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I am so thankful for my children.  That is probably why it drives me bonkers when they refuse to get along and aren’t thankful for each other.  Here is an easy activity to foster thankful siblings this Thanksgiving. Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,    the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior    are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time Tagged With: Family, Peace, Thanksgiving

2016 Book Brigade

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I’m so excited!  I’m so excited about the upcoming 2016 Book Brigade, the new Minivan Ministry book club, that I even have “I’m So Excited” by the Pointer Sisters running through my head!  (I will spare you the video.  I never thought about what that song was actually about until now!) How will the 2016 Book Brigade work? I recently started … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Book List, Family Life, Family Time, Homeschool, Service Tagged With: Book Brigade, Family, Homeschool, Service, Summer, Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving ABCs

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On our way to Mimi and Pawpaw’s, we played the Thanksgiving ABCs Game.  So, from our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!   We are thankful for… Apples Babies Cub Scouts Donuts Eskimo Kisses Ferraris Gum Hotdogs Icee Drinks Jelly Beans Kisses Lounging Music Naps Octopuses  (Yes. That is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time Tagged With: Autumn, Thankful, Thanksgiving

The Black Friday Debacle

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Every Coin Has 2 Sides Black Fridays Past I used to adore Black Friday.  Thanksgiving evening was all about plotting my moves for the next day.  I lived for the rush of cold wind as I waited in line for the store to open, moving swiftly through the crowds with sure feet and a beating heart.  Even the traffic was invigorating, but not so much as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time Tagged With: Autumn, Christmas, Family, Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Grace

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Thanksgiving Grace Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV Sometimes God has divine appointments when we least expect it.  A few years ago, my husband and I were eating out.  We stopped to pray when our food arrived. Afterward an older … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Prayer Tagged With: Autumn, Family, Prayer, Thanksgiving

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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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