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Amazing Year-Long Devotional Books For Kids
Every Christian mom dreams of having a Pinterest-perfect family devotional time with their kids. However, real life and real kids get in the way of our visions of perfection! My own mom introduced me to several high-quality devotionals that helped me grow in my own Bible study time. Along they way, she and my dad used several different devotionals to enhance our family’s devotional times. Now that I am a mom to three kiddos myself, my desire is to help them develop their own relationships with the Lord. Listed below you will find amazing year-long devotional books for kids of all ages. While these books can help guide your…
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The Most Joy-filled Moments In My Day
There are rare moments when all the laundry in my house is completely caught up. While I get a quick sense of glee over this fact, it is not the most joy-filled moment of my day. Sometimes my counters can actually be found clean of all snack and meal debris and the sink does not have a single dirty dish in it. As a person who values a clean kitchen and dining area, I get a sense of satisfaction from the sight. However, this is not the most joy-filled moment of my day. Once a week, I enjoy stepping back and admiring my freshly cleaned…
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Christian Summer Time Activities To Help Your Kids Grow In Their Faith
Summertime is amazing. The sunshine. The change in your routine. Being outdoors for hours on end. Your kids being dead tired at the end of the day because they played so hard! 🙂 But there are some down sides to all this sunshine and change in routine. Namely the fact that it can be hard to keep up a regular time of teaching the Bible to your kids. During the school year and the colder months, it is natural to sit down with your kids and be intentional about training them to love the Lord. Then, BLAM, summer happens with its vacations, summer sports, yard work, and more.…
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The Best Bibles for Kids and Teens!
As Christian parents we are constantly seeking to instill a love of God into our kids. One of the primary ways we can do that is to introduce them to God’s Word at a level they can understand! Below are some amazing Bibles that can help God’s Word come alive to them no matter what age they are! *This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase through these links. You can read our disclosure policy here. Thanks for your support of this ministry!* The Story Of My Childhood Bible There is one Bible from my childhood that stands out…
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Four Christian Thanksgiving Activities for Toddlers
Ever since I can remember, I have loved Thanksgiving! Perhaps some of my childish delight was due to the fact that my birthday occasionally happens to fall on the actual holiday. However, even as I have grown older (and a little less birthday obsessed) I find the season surrounding Thanksgiving to be magical! Now that I am a mom, I couldn’t wait to find ways to share this wonderful season  with my kids, especially as my oldest is now entering the curiosity, question-filled stages of toddler hood. Below are some ways that we can use this season to teach the sweet (and sometimes terror-like) toddlers in our home how…
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Prayers to Pray in Every Room of Your Home
Do you hear stories of mothers who are prayer warriors for their children, their husband, their friends, and their church families? Ever feel like you fall short in that area? I know this is true for me! Prayer Warrior-In-Training It is really hard to sit down for a time of focused prayer when two little kids want my attention. If the kids are sleeping, I must admit that my prayer times often turn to nap times if I sit still for 30 seconds or so. Plus, my mind wanders to things I should be doing and I get distracted from actually praying. Honestly, my biggest problem, I just simply forget…
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How to Write a Mommy Mission Statement
Have you ever experienced a day like I had last week? First, my 17 month old daughter woke up incredibly early-pre 5 a.m. early! This after the fact that our newborn son had been up all night with allergies leaving him incredibly fussy and miserable. My husband was tired and cranky and did not want to go to work that day. Our dog was barking to be let in or out every five minutes. To top it off, I had not had time to eat anything (okay, a piece of candy doesn’t count…) and I was definitely due for my next shower. It just started out as a DAY.…
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Five Ways to Honor the Father of Your Young Children
 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12 Why You Need To Honor The Father Of Your Young Kids Fathers are missing from the picture way too often in today’s world. There is study after study showing how the absence of a father leaves a hole in his children’s lives forever. So for the dads who decide to play the God-designed role in their child’s life, it is important that they are honored for that decision. Personally, I find this especially true if you are married to a man who is helping…
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5 Reasons Why I Am Writing a Mommy Mission Statement
In case no one has informed you, there are days when being a mommy is a hard, confusing job. Being a mommy is hard even in the best of conditions. You know, like when you are fully rested, showered and have eaten something “real” in the past six to eight hours. Let’s NOT talk about how hard it can be to be a mommy when those elements are missing. Like when your kid is teething or sleep deprived or just plain cranky-for-no-apparent-reason-so-let’s-hang-on-Mom-and-scream-about-it. As a mom, we feel pressure to make sure so many things are “right” for our kids. It’s natural to want to be the best we can…