A few months ago, I felt compelled to add the New Testament Books of the Bible to the 4 Year ABCJLM curriculum. This lead to working on them with our own kiddos. I started working on them at meal time but found that I was forgetting in the mist of serving second helpings and cleaning up sticky fingers. So, I moved this ...
Survey: Posts
I am learning so much through the ABCJLM survey! For those of you who have taken the time to answer the 12 questions, thank you! And if you have not, would you please take a moment to fill it out? One of the questions on the survey is what you would like to see more of on this blog. I would have never guessed what 68% of ...
66 Clouds – Bible in Word Clouds
In February I introduced you to 66 Clouds - Bible-in-Word Clouds. I am still amazed by the power of the Word of God represented in these posters. I was recently in contact with the owner of this site. He let me know that an updated and expanded version of the Sixty-Six Clouds Book is now available. Also, the website has ...
Giveaway Winner: Boysterous Action Figures
And the randomly, computer selected winner of a Boysterous Boy Action Figure is: ChristinPlease email me your address before Friday night at midnight so that I can get you a new toy! Congrats! Didn't win this time??? Two new giveaways will be announced soon! Just to wet your appetite, one is a book and the ...
Review: Brave Young Knight
As soon as a Karen Kingsbury book comes out, I try to get my hands on it. Her newest novel, Leaving (Bailey Flanigan Series), is in the mail as I type this review! Stay tuned for a review of this book soon - though I promise not to be a spoiler. I knew that Karen Kingsbury has written some children's books but I hadn't read ...
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 ...
Review: Departures – Two Rediscovered Stories of Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen
As a teenager, I devoured the Christy Miller series. I ordered each book as soon as I learned through my Focus on the Family magazine that they were available. I stayed up deep into the night reading about Christy and Todd. When I saw that a rediscovered book was available, the part of my brain that holds all of my ...
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 ...
Happy Easter
At the cross I bow my knee Where Your blood was shed for me There's no greater love than this You have overcome the grave Your glory fills the highest place What can separate me now ...
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 cup warm milk2 T ...