Family Culture Fall Tree Activity
Recently I came to the realization that I needed to do better in leading the way in intentionally growing positive traits in our family. In order to not let the days be full of only discipline and correction, I needed to provide ideas for positive things we could do to grow together. We needed to…
Read MoreHow To Teach Your Toddler The Gospel: 5 Theological Truths to Teach Your Little One
Wondering how to teach your toddler the gospel? Read on for five truths to get you started! The other night, as I was getting my (just turned) three year old in bed, he said something that made me stop and think. He said something to the extent of: “now that I’m three I’m going to…
Read More5 Step Bible Lesson for Kids (That Will Have Them Begging For More!)
Looking for a simple, but effective, Bible lesson for kids? Keep on reading! After my son turned six, I knew I wanted to begin digging a little deeper in our Bible time. He’s been through Play Through the Bible and read lots of stories from our storybook Bibles. We also read through the Tomie dePaola’s…
Read MoreThree Tips for Helping Your Child Start a Bible Journal
Wondering how to start Bible journal with your child? Try these tips. One of our biggest goals as parents is to find ways for our kids to own their faith. To dig into God’s Word and walk with him daily. To go to Him in prayer and praise. And to do these things because they themselves…
Read MoreCheap Easter Basket Ideas (That are Still Meaningful!)
In need of some cheap Easter basket ideas? Look no further. One of my favorite Easter traditions that I just love doing each year is unEaster baskets. (If you’ve never heard of this fun and meaningful tradition, you can read more about it here.) Whether you do unEaster baskets or a traditional Easter basket,…
Read MoreThe “Non-Hack” That Will Completely Change Your Social Media Habits
I can always tell the days that I have spent too much time on social media (ahem.. *Facebook*)… My brain is foggy. It’s harder to concentrate. I’m unmotivated. I’m often grumpy and irritable. And yet my thumb still reaches for that tiny blue square. Why? Is it because I’m lazy? Or I just want…
Read MoreJourney with Jesus to the Cross: A Lenten Bible Reading Plan for the Family
**Note: scroll down to the end of this post to find out how to get the FREE printable reading plan and calendar!** Have you ever wondered why we make a big to-do about the countdown leading up to Christmas, but Easter tends to get a major lack of fanfare? Now, don’t get me wrong, I love…
Read MoreA Revolutionary Mindset for Family Chores
What used to be a given in the life of the family, chores are now apparently falling by the wayside, with only 28% of parents stating that they give their child(ren) chores, according to a recent study. Even in spite of the up and coming evidence that chores are beneficial to children (here, here, and…
Read MoreTwelve Gifts of Advent: Waiting for the Promised One
The word Advent comes from the Latin word that means “coming.” Traditionally, Advent is the season of waiting and preparing for the One who is coming. And as amazing as the Christmas story of the babe in the manger is, its meaning becomes a whole lot deeper when we understand the story that came first.…
Read MoreThankful for Who He Is – Psalm 136 Fall Banner Craft
Today I want to share with you a fun fall activity that we did recently. Not only was it a fun way to play with the pretty fall leaves, but it also was a great opportunity to get ready for Thanksgiving and dig into some theology – learning about who God is! Here’s a video…
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