Purposeful Faith

15 Best Christmas Gifts for Your Bible Study Group

Here are 15 meaningful and unique gifts for your women’s Bible study group (for Christmas or any time)! Don’t make your gift list without checking out these ideas! 1. Christmas Scene Tea Towel I love this tea towel as a reminder of the Reason for the Season! A unique gift. 2. Bookmark or Pen This […] Read more…

How to Teach Your Child the Value of Thankfulness

Gratefulness can be a big concept for kids to learn to practice when their tendency is to always focus on themselves. As a Christian mom, explaining thankfulness to your child according to the Bible and implementing some simple parenting techniques can go a long way in shaping their perspective, pointing them to Jesus, and helping […] Read more…

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11 Biblical Thanksgiving Resources for Families

Looking for some biblical resources to celebrate Thanksgiving in a faithful way with your family? Here is a list I’ve  put together of all the resources I have available here at the blog! Click on each link below to be directed to the individual resource: Top 17 Thanksgiving Bible Verses for Kids God Makes Me […] Read more…

Biblical Answers to 7 Common Questions Kids Ask about God

What do I tell my child when they ask questions about God and I’m not sure I know the answers? Here are Biblical answers to kids’ questions about God! We will tackle seven common questions children ask about Jesus, God, and Heaven! When I’m reading a Bible bedtime story with my six-year-old, the last thing […] Read more…

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20 Bible Verses for a Child Struggling in School

If you have a child who struggles in school, here are some Bible verses you can pray over them!  Scripture isn’t meant to be an instant fix for our child’s circumstance, but what these school-related Bible verses do to help your child is threefold: I’m covering five topics that seem to resonate most with my […] Read more…

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Simple and Delicious Raspberry Rhubarb Jam (without Pectin)

Try this simple and delicious Raspberry Rhubarb Jam recipe made without pectin and ​less sugar than regular recipes! This is a recipe that is made quickly and easily, even if you don’t have a lot of jam-making experience!  A few years ago, I posted a recipe for Strawberry-Rhubarb freezer jam  that my Grandma Rosemary made yearly when I was […] Read more…

45 Bible Verses for High School Graduates in 2023

When we first think of Bible verses for graduation, usually Jeremiah 29:11 comes to mind. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord…” That promise is good to give, and yet there are SO many deep and meaningful scriptures that high school graduates can take to heart as they walk into […] Read more…

How to Find the Best Airbnb for Your Family

Finding an Airbnb that is family-friendly isn’t as hard as it might seem! It does involve a bit of research but these tips will ensure that you find the perfect, safe place for your family the next time you take a vacation! We love staying at Airbnb’s and prefer them to hotels! However, it’s really […] Read more…

How to Teach Your Preschooler About Jesus

If you’re wondering how to talk to your preschooler (three-year-old, four-year-old, or five-year-old) about Jesus, these simple tips will help you as a Christian parent to have confidence in introducing your child to the Savior!  As Christian parents, teaching our children about Jesus is the most important job we have!  But HOW to do that […] Read more…

15 Fall Sunday School Crafts and Activities for Preschoolers

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…

DIY Bible Verse Jar

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…

Free Printable Thank You God Coloring Pages {for Kids!}

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…

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7 Prayers for Your Pastor

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 pastor”, […] Read more…

9 Ways to Bless Your Pastor

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…

BACK TO SCHOOL BIBLE READING PLAN

Back to School Bible Study Plan for Kids

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.  This past summer when we were all home together, it was easier to […] Read more…

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