I am the worst at spurting off a consequence for a particular offense before thinking all the way through it. For example, yesterday my highly emotional 8-year-old was having a very anxious morning. I mean a R-E-A-L-L-Y tough morning. At some point during the morning he had gained full control over the step-stool from the…
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Family Scripture Memory Challenge (Printable Scripture Log)
Earlier this month we shared a little roundup of methods and resources for helping your kids memorize scripture. Today, we’re giving you another great tool in this worthy effort: the Family Scripture Memory Challenge! The goal is to choose great verses to hide in your hearts and track them on the free printable scripture log below. You…
The Biggest Influence on a Child’s Faith Is…
Time and time again research tells us that the biggest influence on a child’s faith is the faith of their parents. Faith-practices in the home, faith discussions, and the examples that a parent sets when it comes to faith are key in shaping a child’s view on God and faith. This fact delights and terrifies…
How To Make The Choice To Homeschool Or Not
Note from Amanda: Educating our kids is part of the bigger picture of teaching our kids about God and the Bible. Each family is unique. How do you navigate the myriad of schooling choices? Tasha shares her experience to help families think through the “how to school” decision. I grew up as a teacher’s kid. I have such fond…
Help Your Kids Memorize Scripture
An important part of keeping your kids in the Word is helping them to memorize it! Hiding scripture in their hearts is a skill and a habit that will benefit them for life. There are many ways you can help kids to memorize scripture. Different methods work for different kids, so keep trying until you…
Lipton Tea in Our Keurig: A Taste Test
This post is sponsored by Lipton®. All opinions are mine. I’m a tea drinker. For me to drink coffee, it must be loaded with sugar, chocolate, and cream. That’s not very good for me to drink regularly. Honestly, I prefer the taste of tea over coffee anyway. I’m not too picky. Black tea. Green tea….
Creating Meaningful Christmas Traditions
I love this time of year. Christmas carols, twinkling lights on trees, sipping hot chocolate, decadent treats, time with family and friends, incessant ads and commercials about all the things you and your children absolutely have to have – oh wait… maybe I don’t love that part. I love to give gifts. One of my favorite…
Don’t Forget Jesus
The holidays. A time of faith, family, reflection, and remembrance. I’m afraid though, in modern America, they will often resemble little of this and more of rushing, to-do lists, sales, and making everything “just right.” We lose the focus of their true meaning. The holidays should be a slower-paced, relaxed time celebrating Jesus and spending…
What’s in the Bible? Digital Download Cyber Monday Sale
Been waiting for a great deal on What’s in the Bible? digital downloads? Cyber Monday is here and so is that deal. Digital downloads of the DVDs are just $5! You can combine that sale with the code SAVE30 to get an extra 30% off the sale prices! The Christmas Memory Book should be just $.99! Go…
Melk, The Christmas Monkey Cyber Monday Deal
Did you miss the Black Friday deal to get Melk, the Christmas Monkey for your kids? You can get this advent resource for 40% off TODAY 12/1 ONLY using the code CHRISTMAS when you check out. Read our full review of Melk here: