Finding Grace-Filled Confidence in the Chaos
Reading the Bible is really important for our kids’ growing faith. But you might wonder, “how do I get my kids excited about reading the Bible?” Even if you struggle with your own devotional habits, learn how your child can enjoy reading the Bible in this post! When I was a kid, my mom used […] Read more…
If your child doesn’t like to read there are still some great solutions for getting them excited about the Bible! I cover five of them in this post! My first two children are voracious readers….but my third born (who is 8) would rather play sports or watch a football game. He wrestles with books: pronunciation […] Read more…
Every year as summer comes to a close, I feel a mix of excitement and nervousness about the new school year! Our kids have, for the most part, had great school experiences, but there’s always a bit of the fear of the unknown when they go back to school. Maybe you’ve got that feeling too […] Read more…
Teach your children these short Bible memory verses to help introduce them to Jesus and know God’s Word! Plus a free printable! I love teaching my kids Bible verses when they’re little! It’s so cute to hear them repeat God’s Word! Even more than that, what we know from teaching the Bible to our toddler […] Read more…
Teaching the Trinity to children doesn’t have to be confusing and complicated! Here’s a simple lesson that can help you explain the Trinity in an easy to understand way. We’ve all seen the pictures of St. Patrick holding the three-leaved shamrock…and it’s supposed to represent the Trinity. But it’s not always easy for kids […] Read more…
These 12 Bible verses for brothers and sisters can be read and memorized together to help teach siblings how God’s Word calls them to treat one another! I have two brothers. Growing up, we had a lot of fun together! But there were also countless times when we didn’t get along. Arguing, tattling and deceitful […] Read more…
Let’s be real: Sibling relationships can be tough! And trying to help our kids develop a strong, loving bond with their brothers and sisters can seem like an exercise in futility! As Christian moms, we want our kids to respond with grace and love to their brothers or sisters when they feel wronged or frustrated.We […] Read more…
The book of Proverbs is a treasure-trove of knowledge. In short bursts, it sums up many key truths of biblical living, wisdom-practicing, and practical stewardship among other things! This is one of my favorite books of the Bible and, I think, one of the best parts of Scripture to teach our children as well! The […] Read more…
As you are making your Christmas present list (or really any gift list), you might be looking for some great Bible-based gifts for a baby or toddler that are helpful for their faith, don’t break the bank and don’t create too much extra clutter! Today I’m sharing some of our favorite things, 17 ideas that include DIY gifts to heirloom toys and […] Read more…
When I search the internet or check out Pinterest and see ideas for celebrating Advent, they often involve a “minifigure set” creating a holiday scene or cute craft activities for the month of December. And certainly, those are all fun things that can add to the joy of the season! But truly, Advent is more […] Read more…
Use this Thanksgiving Bible study for your family on Psalm 100 to teach your kids to be grateful and nurture a heart of thankfulness grounded in God’s Word! As a mom of four children, sometimes I’m not sure how to talk about being thankful with them–AGAIN. We really do hear “be thankful!” a lot, and sometimes when […] Read more…
Today I am sharing links to 25 FREE Thanksgiving printables and activities, for both kids and adults! They include printables you can use for your Thanksgiving decor or tablescape as well as activities for little ones to help teach them about this holiday and keep them busy while waiting for the main meal at grandpa […] Read more…
Looking for family devotions about Thanksgiving? Download our free five minute printable Thanksgiving devotional and spend November cultivating a thankful heart! This November, do you want a simple way to focus not only on thankfulness but on Who we are thankful to for all our many blessings? I’m sharing with you today what we are […] Read more…
How to raise a confident Christian daughter, with guidance from Scripture to make them strong and find their confidence in Jesus! As a mom of two daughters (currently 4 and 10), it’s been on my heart over the past few months to find Bible verses for girls that would speak specifically to them both as […] Read more…
If you search online, you can find lots of ideas (and a certain number) of “Bible verses everyone must know.” But oftentimes, there’s really no explanation as to what impact they should have on our lives. I strongly believe that without application, reading and memorizing a bunch of Bible verses doesn’t really have a lasting […] Read more…