With school beginning next week, honestly I'm a little panicked at the thought of the new routine beginning. Our family's summer seems to have passed so quickly and with the beginning of school we need not only a solid morning routine, but also a strong bedtime routine. My husband and I established the habit of bedtime prayers with each of our children as infants and I'm so grateful that we did … [Read more...] about Bedtime Prayers and Using A Bedtime Routine Checklist & GIVEAWAY
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The 10 Bible Stories You Cant Forget
Bible stories are so much more than stories, aren't they? The Bible provides genealogies of families living years upon years ago. We can read poems and songs translated through languages we've never heard spoken. We can read descriptions of lands we may have never seen and imagine the architecture of another era. Whether we first heard a particular Bible story in a beginner Sunday … [Read more...] about The 10 Bible Stories You Cant Forget
Teaching Children to Pray
Teaching children to pray is a topic I've not approached on the blog, because frankly I'm still trying to figure it out. Any time I write from a parenting view, I must preface it with "Work In Progress." But I love to share the ideas I've found that work for an area of teaching children, as well as maybe a few that don't. I can always rely on you, my awesome readers, to share your ideas for a … [Read more...] about Teaching Children to Pray
Helping Adopted Children Understand They Are Loved (and book giveaway!)
Some of you may remember that my sister-in-law and brother-in-law adopted a little guy from China back in the winter. As extended family, my husband, myself and our family began loving on Toby as soon as we met him. Through our smiles and hugs, he could feel the love of his parents and siblings, as well as his extended family, which includes our immediate family. Toby has an extra physical need … [Read more...] about Helping Adopted Children Understand They Are Loved (and book giveaway!)
5 Ways to Make Learning the Bible Fun for Anyone
I was barely 4 years old and attended Mrs. Pratt's Sunday School class. Now Mrs. Pratt had a Sunday School routine. First, she played the piano while we all stood in rows with hymnals in hand. After the hymnal time, we would be dismissed into two separate classes, Beginner and Primary. I went to the beginner class and we would listen to a Bible story. After the story came the highlight of the … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Make Learning the Bible Fun for Anyone
8 Fun Ways to Teach Your Children the Bible
Last week I was interviewed on WFCJ 93.7 FM and one of the questions towards the end of the interview was: What do you do at home to help your children learn more about the Bible? I responded with a few ideas and Lynn from the morning show on WFCJ, was very enthusiastic about the ideas. So today I wanted to list creative ways to teach your children the Bible. Teaching children to know the Bible … [Read more...] about 8 Fun Ways to Teach Your Children the Bible
The American Bible Challenge Giveaway & Whimsical Wednesday Blogger Linkup
It's Whimsical Wednesday once again AND I can hardly believe it- Season 3 of The American Bible Challenge is THIS WEEK! What is The American Bible Challenge? You had to ask? ;) The American Bible Challenge is a fun-spirited game show that celebrates the Bible, its teachings, relevance and place in American culture. The show gives 3 person teams the opportunity to compete and … [Read more...] about The American Bible Challenge Giveaway & Whimsical Wednesday Blogger Linkup
Teaching Your Child that God Uniquely Creates and Loves
Many blessings have transcended on our family as a result of having a child with different and special needs. One of my favorite blessings is that my children have a heart for those who need extra help in this world. The kids just naturally have grown up serving Taylor, from picking up her cup when she drops it to running to get items from her room that she needs. What a beautiful thing it is … [Read more...] about Teaching Your Child that God Uniquely Creates and Loves