Less Chaos. More Grace-Filled Confidence. Learning to Choose Well.
Have faith in the promises of God with these Bible verses for a new year! The new year always brings a mix of excitement and dread for me. I feel like I need to be ready with all my resolutions RIGHT NOW when Christmas has barely passed me by! I have hardly finished singing Joy […] Read more…
Try this easy, family-friendly recipe for colorful winter tossed salad made with Italian blend lettuce, oranges, apples, craisins, almonds and shredded cheese! We often make New Year’s resolutions, and for a lot of people (including myself) one of those is getting healthy. One of the concepts of healthy eating, to me, means including as many […] Read more…
Set aside Thanksgiving Day to make a special effort to give thanks to God! The best way to do this is to use thanksgiving verses in the Bible that can remind you of all we are blessed with in Christ! Download these printable Thanksgiving Bible verse posters as a reminder and memory tool for you […] Read more…
Fall is my favorite season of the year! And since Sunday school begins in the fall, it’s the perfect opportunity to do fall-themed crafts at church with your preschoolers! Here are 15 easy fall Sunday school craft ideas for preschoolers that I’ve rounded up from around the internet (and a couple I’ve created myself!) Teach the […] Read more…
Use a mason jar for creating a DIY Bible Verse jar as a fun way to memorize Bible verses! Great for your kids! Recently I taught my kids some Bible verses for siblings so they could memorize Bible verses and hopefully remember to be more loving to each other! My 10 year old daughter helped […] Read more…
Today I have something special to share with you! It’s Thanksgiving themed “Thank You God” coloring pages for your kids! These three coloring sheets are perfect for children, and I think it would be great as a Sunday school Thanksgiving coloring activity for kids. They print out on a full size sheet of 8.5″ x […] Read more…
How do I pray for my pastor? That was the surprising question my teacher friend got from her sixth grade student. They were having a conversation about praying for ministry leaders during study hall at our Christian school and my friend struggled to answer the question! After all, we know we should “pray for our […] Read more…
Looking for ways to bless your pastor? Here are nine ways you can thank and honor your pastor and all his faithful work for your congregation! Sometimes it’s easy to miss the things that your pastor is doing behind the scenes for you and for the church! As a pastor’s wife, I see what my […] Read more…
Here’s a back to school plan for Bible study and back to school devotions for your kids to help them grow in faith this year! As the new school year begins again I’ve been thinking about how to help my children continue good Bible study habits. When we were home 24/7 during the pandemic this […] Read more…
Help your children hide God’s Word in their hearts using our Kid Friendly Bible Reading Plans in PDF form! Your child’s faith is strengthened and nurtured when they develop a consistent Bible study time! When I was a kid, my mom used to read us a Bible storybook before bedtime and pray with us too. […] Read more…
You can help your children cope with change in their lives! As a Christian parent, it’s our great blessing and responsibility to do so! Here are four tips to help you guide your children through changes in life and the stress that comes with it so they can come out on the other side with […] Read more…
If you’re a new mom or a new Christian, you might ask yourself “How do I teach my kids the Bible?” Good news! You are qualified to teach your kids about God’s Word, no matter what you feel about your own ability to do so! There are some simple steps every parent can take in […] Read more…
Create your own Bible study basket for a productive devotional time, even as a busy mom! Here are three super important tips for making a Bible devotional or study basket and choosing a spot for your study materials so you’ll remember to do your Bible study each day. Having a strong and effective devotional life […] Read more…
When you feel like a failure as a mom, it can be hard to parent with enthusiasm and purpose. But you’re not alone! Here are three biblical truths you need to hear when you feel like you’re bad at motherhood! When I was in high school, I starred in a one-act play called “This is […] Read more…
My kids love smoothies! One of their favorites is this kid-friendly Peanut Butter and Banana Green Smoothie – for breakfast or anytime! Seriously, I love smoothies. There are so many different ways you can make them. I started having a smoothie for breakfast about four years ago, and they serve to both keep me full […] Read more…
Here are some easy and worship-filled ideas for families for celebrating Holy Week at home with your kids! Let’s prepare our hearts for Easter Sunday by celebrating Holy Week with reverence and respect. Holy Week is a great time to talk with your kids about the events leading up to Jesus’ death on the cross. […] Read more…
If you need a kids reading log for school or summer vacation, you can find two printable options here, plus a printable reading challenge! Once a year, my kids will have a reading challenge in school and so I thought it would be a good idea to do a summer reading challenge as well! Whether […] Read more…
