So this week my family had 20+ appointments. I wish I was joking. Five kids have three days of therapy, an appointment each day. One daughter had a tooth pulled and a cavity filled. Four kids had their yearly eye appointments. And, finally, two more kids had doctor’s appointments. I suppose when you have seven… [Continue Reading]
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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]
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]
14 Christmas Book Ideas for Your Kids
My kids are big book lovers (I wonder where they get it from . . . ), and it’s always exciting to pull out our Christmas books this time of year and celebrate the reason for season! Here are a few of our favorite stories, as well as a few new ones we have on… [Continue Reading]
How to Find More Joy This Christmas
Does the thought of Christmas stress you out? Are you more focused on your to-do list than the true meaning of the season? Do you stay up at night worrying about how you’re going to do it all? I spent many years doing exactly like that. The thought of Christmas brought dread, not joy. Then… [Continue Reading]
25 Days of Christmas Stories for Kids!
I usually incorporate a few Christian books into my Christmas shopping list. This year we’re celebrating Christmas with 24 days of Christmas books from Zonderkidz, and on Christmas Day we’ll be reading the Christmas Story from Luke 2. Each of these books shares a beautiful part of Christmas. I’m excited to celebrated Jesus’ birthday every… [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, friends,… [Continue Reading]
Great Gift of Love | 1 John 4:7-12
Saturday Scripture 1 John 4:7-12 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only… [Continue Reading]
3 Ways to Foster Your Child’s Giving Heart This Christmas | by Lorie Lee {+ giveaway!}
The holidays are all about being thankful and giving to others. Unfortunately, we are cleverly fooled by consumerism that the holidays are about us. It is about our decorations, our beautiful perfect Christmas tree, our children experiencing all the holiday season has to offer – Santa, reindeers, Christmas movies, eggnog, cookies, insert your favorite holiday… [Continue Reading]