Ten Book Ideas for The Whole Family
Yes, we did . . . we purchased a bookshelf for all the library books we keep on hand at any given time! Right when you enter our home from the garage,
Ideas to Encourage Independent Play
These verses have been special to me in different seasons and for different reasons. I first read this in the King James Version before I was a Jesus-follower and it caught my attention because…
Recipe for a Peaceful Holiday Season
You know one recipe that increases the likelihood of enjoyment for all in the holiday season?
Forethought + Surrender = Peace!
My favorite practical tip for savoring the holidays is begin preparing WAAAAAY earlier than you think is necessary!
Dinner Table Questions
There is a Scripture that gives me pause each time I come across it. It’s found in Ephesians 6:4b and it’s speaking to how we ought to raise our children:
but bring them up [tenderly, with lovingkindness] in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. (AMP)
Printable with Fun Questions for Your Kids to Ask Each Other!
First, I want to give a shout out to all the dads this month! Your role is eternally important and I hope this Scripture is an encouragement to you today:
“Many a man proclaims his own loyalty and goodness, But who can find a faithful and trustworthy man? The righteous man who walks in integrity and lives life in accord with his [godly] beliefs— How blessed [happy and spiritually secure] are his children after him [who have his example to follow].”
Proverbs 20:6-7 AMP
Icebreaker Questions for Gatherings
Easter is almost here!
Are you gathering with friends or family to celebrate the BEST NEWS EVER?!!!
Five Questions to Ask Your Kids to Replace "How Was Your Day"
What can you rejoice in today? What is going through your mind or is heavy on your heart to pray for in this moment? What are you thankful for today?
Bonding Summer Activity with Children
How is summer going for you so far? Has it looked the way you expected? Have you enjoyed living out the plans you made, back when we dreamed about our summer in May?
Father's Day Printable
I came across this Scripture the other day that simultaneously stopped me in my tracks, encouraged my soul, and invoked worship of my Savior! Here is a simple model to follow, as it relates to parenting:
“For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does.” John 5:20a (NIV)
Mother's Day Giveaway
“I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return].” Philippians 1:6 (AMP)
This verse encourages me in motherhood! God has begun so many good works in each of us and He is the one who will continue to perfect and complete it until Christ Jesus returns!