Although I don't understand 95% of Shakespeare, I do remember a few lines from his famous plays. Here is a line said by Juliet in the play Romeo and Juliet: "What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet." While I see both sides of this concept, I believe that it is very important when naming things. With ...
Review: Praying the Scriptures for Your Children
Right now, click on this link and place this book in your Amazon shopping cart. Trust me. I am so confident that I can say if you don't already own the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Children, purchase it right now. It will rock your prayer life and in turn change the life of the child whom you will pray for. Use this book if ...
Review & Giveaway: What’s in the Bible DVD #5 – Israel Gets a King
The popcorn was popped. Anticipation mountaining. The couch filled with two anxious adults and four excited children. It was finally time to watch the video. Would it be an instant hit or a disappointing let down? Israel Gets a King! is the fifth video in the "What's in the Bible?" series. The now famous puppets - Pastor Paul, Sunday School ...
Learning the Books of the Bible
A few months ago, I felt compelled to add the New Testament Books of the Bible to the 4 Year ABCJLM curriculum. This led to working on them with our own kiddos. I started working on them at mealtime but found that I was forgetting in the mist of serving second helpings and cleaning up sticky fingers. So, I moved this learning to drive ...
How Do You Start Your Morning? Part #2
Yesterday I shared with you points that I am learning from Beth Moore concerning having a victorious day. And to have a victorious day, my day must start with quality time at the feet of my Savior. Specific activities were given to make sure my heart and mind are filled with the Holy Spirit and the power and glory of God each day. Right now, ...
How Do You Start Your Morning? Part 1
Let's be real here...I am a slow learner. Sometimes it takes a lot of falling down to make me realize that I really need to change my ways. So thankful that God doesn't parent like I do. He gives me grace. Picks me up and gives me a new day. For over half of my life...oh wait...I am older than I think. For 2/3's of my life, I have been ...
Recipe: Hot Cross Buns
Today Sweet Pea and Little Man helped me make Hot Cross Buns. As we made these, we talked about the significance of today - Good Friday. What a sweet time of remembering how Jesus died on the cross for us. There are several recipes available to make these buns but this one is our favorite. Ingredients: 4 t. yeast1 ...
Worksheets Available to Order
You speak. I listen. You ask. I provide! Yep, ABC Jesus Loves Me Worksheets are now available to order!!!!!!!! Aren't you glad that you asked? The worksheet book contains 84 worksheets including the Aa-Zz letter posters, 0-25 number posters, five pre-writing worksheets, three different sized blank tracing line worksheets, twelve Letter ...
Writting 101
Little Man wants to write his name so badly. "Mommy, Mommy please let me write my name." He does a few scribblings and smiles as though he just signed the Declaration of Independence. Now he wants more. Yesterday during school time, I gave it a whirl. Starting with the first letter of his name we got down to business. Immediately success. ...
Recipe: Barbecups
Here is a recipe that is easy, quick and requires six basic ingredients. Brown hamburger. Mix together browned ground beef, onion, brown sugar and barbecue sauce. Press a tenderflake biscuit into each muffin cup. Fill each cup with mixture. Top with sharp cheddar cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes in 400 degree ...