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Children are so full of wonder at Christmastime. There is something truly magical about the season. But weeks and weeks before Christmas, it starts. Ads. Magazines. Store displays. They all point towards the commercialism of Christmas. Santa. Elves. Elaborate gift ideas. They all sway our focus away from where it should be. How can we…
Kids in the Word
The Key to Instilling a Love for God in Your Children
“It’s way easier for you than for me. You’re a homeschool mom, so you’re with your children more and have curriculum to tell you what to do.” As Christian moms we want to instill a love for God in our children. We know that life will go much easier if they know how…
Bible By Osmosis {My Favorite Bible Tool for the Littles}
Jonah Being Swallowed by the Fish, 1476, Kennicott Bible, Public Domain I was particularly harried that day. (Who am I kidding? I was particularly harried every day!) It was a bright fall morning and I’d just gotten my two teens out the door to different high schools. My little boys were loaded in the back…
The Power and Practice of Blessing
When my children were very young, I began to think about what kinds of spiritual practices and rituals I wanted to incorporate into our home. There was a class I was going to be teaching at my church for new parents that included the idea of introducing a practice of “blessing” your children each and…
Set A Goal: Read Through The Entire Bible with Your Kids
There are 929 chapters in the Old Testament. At the pace of 2 chapters each week day, it would take 3.5 years to get through the Old Testament. I’ve previously told you that you can read one chapter each week day to read the New Testament in one year. Double up and you can make…