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Our family was introduced to the Scripture Lullabies albums about three years ago. We love having our children listen to Scripture set to music, but sometimes I found that Bible songs for kids weren’t very well-done musically. Hidden in My Heart: Scripture Lullabies combines very peaceful, classical melodies with vocals that are SO enjoyable to […] Read more…
When it comes to children’s Bible “story books”, we are very fussy around here. Of course we read straight from the Bible for family devotions (find tips on how to start devotions with your family in this post and also 7 ways to begin teaching the Bible in your home), but we also recognize the value […] Read more…
I’m the first to admit that Pinterest has become a slight addiction for me, even though I’m pretty sure I’m pronouncing it incorrectly (Pin-interest, Pin-trehst? After 6 years this should be obvious to me). There are days when I completely ignore it, but then on some random Saturday afternoon I go crazy pinning DIY ideas, kids […] Read more…
I was thinking the other night that I can’t believe I’ve blogged for four years without sharing with you our favorite Scripture memory music albums for kids! I really think putting Bible verses to music is the best way to learn them and help them stay in your heart and mind. Think about how many […] Read more…
It’s back-to-school season, and whether your children attend public school, a private school or homeschool, I really believe this is a great time of year to intentionally focus in on how we can pray over our kids’ education, their relationship with the Lord and the choices they will make during this time. 15 Bible Verses to […] Read more…
“Dear Jesus, um…..” If your child’s prayers seem to often begin that way, you’re not alone! Although my kids can quickly rattle off the latest Minecraft building ideas and go on for hours several minutes about the plot of a funny movie, praying to God doesn’t always come as easily. Perhaps it’s the fear of saying the wrong thing or […] Read more…
We love the Berenstain Bears! Who doesn’t remember those books from their childhood. Some of my favorites when I was young were The New Baby and Too Much Junk Food. :) Right now you can find a whole lot of books from the Berenstain Bears faith-based series “Living Lights” for 99 cents and $1.99 on Kindle […] Read more…
In our home, we celebrate Lent, which is the 40 day period before Resurrection Sunday when we meditate on Christ’s sacrifice for us. In order to help us focus our hearts and help you and your family (and ours!) have a dedicated Scripture and prayer time each day of this season, I created this Lenten […] Read more…
Do you celebrate Advent? If you’ve been on Pinterest lately, you’ve probably seen a ton of pins about what seems at first glance to be a secular tradition. But there is much more to Advent than DIY calendars and Santa Lego cities! For hundreds of years, beginning four Sundays before Christmas and through Christmas Eve, […] Read more…
This year, you might be looking for some great Bible-based gifts for your kids that are actually useful, don’t break the bank and don’t create lots of extra clutter! Here are some of our favorite things, 25 ideas from DIY stocking stuffers to board games and Scripture music that will help your children grow in […] Read more…
Happy Friday, everyone! Yesterday we had our first major snowfall of the season. My three year old said to me, “Mom, it’s Christmas!” I have created a FREE printable for all of you! This is a “Give Thanks” Scripture printable, with lots of Bible verses about thanksgiving to God, perfect for framing or hanging on […] Read more…
We absolutely LOVE What’s in the Bible DVDs at our house! If you’ve never heard of them, this is a Christian DVD series that stands apart from the rest. (I know that sounds cheesy, but it’s true!) These fun and super-informative (without being boring) videos from Phil Vischer (creator of VeggieTales), take your family through the […] Read more…
Teaching Scripture to your kids doesn’t have to be intimidating! Let these 7 tips help you get started teaching the Bible to your children at home. I got an email a short time ago from a mom wondering where to start in teaching her kids the Bible at home. And I totally understood where she […] Read more…
It’s been on my mind for quite some time to find a different way to do devotions in our home. I wrote a post a couple of years ago on how to start family devotions and we’re still using those principles and ideas I shared to this day! Since that time, our lives have become […] Read more…
I am excited to announce that a project I have been working on with a dear friend (Lindsey fromThe Road to 31) is now finished! Filling Hearts While Cleaning Homes is an ebook that contains 20 devotions to help you as a parent explain the attributes or “characteristics” of God while also teaching your children how to […] Read more…
Welcome to the relaunch of The Purposeful Mom! To celebrate my new design (created by Crisp Apple Design) and new vision for the blog, I’m giving away some fun products for moms, babies and kiddos! Check out all the giveaways, going on through January 22! Friends, today I want to share with you a resource […] Read more…
My friend Stacie from Motherhood on a Dime recently finished her awesome preschool curriculum, God’s Little Explorers! Stacie is a former teacher who now homeschools her three girls. She always wanted to design her own curriculum and that was the inspiration for God’s Little Explorers: Exploring God’s Word and World for Preschoolers. All of […] Read more…
Tonight we settled down for devotions and L, my 4 year old daughter, pulled out The Story Bible, which we are going through for the second time (this is an excellent Bible, the words are very close to Scripture, not embellished like other Bible storybooks I’ve seen–read more about it in my starting devotions with […] Read more…
Want to teach your children Scripture in a simple way that gets them to remember these precious verses, “hiding” them in their hearts? Two resources I’m giving away today will help you do just that! The first is my new eBook, God’s Word in My Heart: A Scripture Learning Guide with Memory Verses! In this […] Read more…
“Dear Lord, ummm….” Do your children’s prayers ever begin this way? I know my seven-year-old son’s do! Several months ago, he really started struggling with praying out loud. Previously, he had prayed fairly easily so we weren’t sure what to think! Was it a discipline issue? Was he “bored” during devotions? photo credit While I […] Read more…
Thank you for being here at The Purposeful Mom! I wanted to share these Character Cards with you that you can use during your devotional or prayer time with your children. The idea for these cards came out of an earlier post I wrote about how we do devotions with our children. During that time, we […] Read more…
As our family works to learn Scripture together, there are a variety of methods we have used to help make the Bible verses stick. An easy and fun way to learn the verse of the week is to make a Bible verse puzzle! I originally got this idea from Erica at Confessions of a Homeschooler. […] Read more…
Teaching Scripture to your children is a huge part of raising your little ones in a Christian home. When we hide God’s Word in our hearts, it accomplishes the purpose for which it was sent! {Isaiah 55} When we first began doing devotions with our children, we wanted to make sure we included every […] Read more…
After I shared a post about starting devotions with your kids, reader Sonja asked if I could share the character cards we use when praying with our little ones. A few months ago, I made a simple prayer box with an inexpensive index card holder I got at Walmart. I stuck the words “prayer cards” […] Read more…
Welcome to the Spring Into Summer series! Throughout the next two weeks, I hope to give you some tools to prepare for a fun, creative and relaxing summer. Today we’ll start with something that’s close to my heart: doing devotions with your kids! Deuteronomy 6:6-9 says, “These words, which I am commanding you today, shall […] Read more…