Saturday Scripture Ephesians 4:22 – 24 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness…. [Continue Reading]
Archives for 2016
Encouragement for 2017
Another year has come and gone (perhaps a little too quickly). Maybe you are feeling discouraged reflecting on the year and all the things you didn’t get to do or achieve. If this describes your current mood or if you’ve ever had one of those days (months, years) when you feel like quitting, then read on!… [Continue Reading]
Top Blog Posts from 2016
The year is coming to a close and what a year it has been! To reflect on the year, I’ve compiled your favorite posts from 2016 below. Thank you for all your support and encouragement throughout the year!! Why Coloring isn’t Just for Kids! Kids are on to something and grownup are just starting to catch on …… [Continue Reading]
Merry Christmas!
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 NIV Merry Christmas, my wonderful readers! I hope you have a bright Christmas day, filled with family,… [Continue Reading]
Living the Impossible Life {by Marlo Schalesky}
It was another impossible day in my normally impossible life. I woke to Jayden’s blood glucose monitor shrilly announcing a low blood sugar, one twin fiercely arguing with the four-year-old about a pencil, the bunnies escaped from their cages and running rampant (and leaving little round “signs” of where they’d been) all over the room,… [Continue Reading]
Best Read Alouds {Picture & Chapter Books}
One of my favorite times of the day is when I get the kids settled in a night and it’s time to read. Bedtime reading has been a tradition that we’ve done for the last 20+ years. We make sure all electronics are turned off, the kids get ready for bed, and we sit down as… [Continue Reading]
My People | Leviticus 26:12
Saturday Scripture Leviticus 26:12 I will walk among you; I will be your God, and you will be my people. Leviticus 26:12 Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for being a personal God. You aren’t distant and removed from me, but you are with me all the time. Thank you for sending your Son to walk… [Continue Reading]
How To Write Your Own Family Christmas Prayer {Plus FREE Printable!}
Christmas means twinkling lights and sparkling snowflakes. It also means time with family and remembering God’s gift of love. Christmas can also represent a time of prayer for children. One sweet book that has taught my children about prayer is A Very Merry Christmas Prayer by Bonnie Jensen. And while it’s wonderful for my children… [Continue Reading]
Waiting Well {by Marlo Schalesky}
As a mother of six kids I’ve learned the importance of waiting well. Waiting for them to put on their shoes, waiting for them to find their shoes, waiting for rooms to be cleaned and homework to be finished. But most of all waiting for them to become the people God created them to be…. [Continue Reading]
Wonderful Counselor | Isaiah 9:6
Saturday Scripture Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Prayer Papa God, No gift can ever compare to the one you gave the world—your precious… [Continue Reading]
Creating a Christmas Story for Your Family {by Amy Parker}
I just—today—turned in a manuscript for a new Christmas book! And I’m going to have to wait a whole year before I get to hold it in my hands. But you don’t have to be a professional author to create a Christmas story for your family—and you certainly don’t have to take a whole year… [Continue Reading]