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Parenting is for the Weak

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By Amanda Pelser

Parenting is for the weak. That may not seem to make sense but stick with me. I’ve been feeling completely worn out lately. Four boys keep me running all hours of the day… and night. A nursing baby who thinks mommy is his own personal pacifier makes it tough to get a good night of sleep….

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As Christians, Should We Celebrate Halloween?

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By Amanda Pelser

The reasons my family doesn't celebrate halloween at KidsintheWord.net

My family doesn’t celebrate Halloween. That’s a little controversial within our own extended family. Even this week a man in line at Costco asked one of my boys what he is going to dress up as for Halloween. People say it’s just fun. I have to disagree. From well before our oldest son was born, my…

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VeggieTales Every Day with God: A Devotional for Kids

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By Amanda Pelser

VeggieTales Every Day with God Devotional

If I start singing… “If you like to talk to tomatoes If a squash can make you smile If you like to waltz with potatoes Up and down the produce aisle… Have we got a show for you!” There’s a pretty good chance, your response will be… “VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales!”…

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How to Give Your Family a Makeover

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By Amanda Pelser

How To Give Your Family a Makeover: 8 Basic Practices of Faithful Parents

One of my boys came out of Sunday School sobbing. He didn’t get to choose a prize from the treasure chest on his way out the door. You see, the treasure chest is reserved for kids who listen, pay attention, and obey. This child of mine had not done any of those things on this particular…

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Do Healthcare Sharing Ministries Really Work?

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A couple of years ago, we were in a tough place financially. We couldn’t afford the rising cost of our health insurance. We were already paying almost 1.5 times the cost of our mortgage each month for our employer sponsored insurance plan (which generously covered my husband at 100% but nothing for me or the boys)…

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