If you are keeping up with the ABCJLM Curriculum, this is Week 20 and the 3 Year Curriculum is covering the Bible story "12 Disciples". In both the he song and story, the words "fishers of men" are used. This is a play on words and hard to understand and thus teach. Here is a little tag that can be added to your story ...
Oh, Our Little Man…
Our Little Man has humbled me more than any of our other children. In his first 2 1/2 years of life, he can frustrate me to know end and yet leave me in a heap of emotions at how adorable he is! He pulls at my heart strings as I beg God to help me remember those endearing moments. He is a challenge like no other and has ...
Keeping Shoes and Socks on in the Car
As I type, Little Man is buckled up in his car seat in the garage. He thought it was really cool to take off his shoes and socks (which he knows not to do). While that is a lot of fun, it makes life much harder for Mommy. With the temperatures bordering frigid, I have no desire to stand outside to put his shoes ...
Review: Little Lion’s/Lamb’s Bible
Little Lion's Bible & Little Lamb's Bible are two cuddly new storybook Bible for Preschoolers by P.J. Lyons. The soft lion and lamb cover are adorable. Inside each Bible are 10 key Bible stories with soft illustrations. Each story contains eight rhyming lines to loosely summarize the stories. The Little Lion's Bible ...
Turning Impossible Into Possible, Part 5
Have you written down your goals? If you are unsure of where to start, be sure and go back to Part 1 of this blog series. To end this week, I am going to explain each of my personal goals and let you know how I plan to incorporate accountability into each for max success. 1. God - Spend personal time in the Word every ...
Forgiveness
I love the simplicity of this activity that I came up with to discuss forgiveness. This activity has been added to Week 8 of the 4 Year Curriculum's study of Joseph and Forgiveness. Gather black pompoms and print off the Heart Template. Discuss that sin is the bad choices we make. Sin is like black spots on our heart. Take turns naming a ...
Turning Impossible Into Possible, Part 4
We've looked at what doesn't work. We've looked at what is supposed to work. (Read Day 1) Now it is time for me to put what I have learned into action. You will see my four goals. each centered around specific relationships. God - Spend personal time in the Word every day Husband - Kiss and hug every ...
Turning Impossible Into Possible, Part 3
This week (read Day 1) we have been focusing on personal goals. Using the article by Joan Esherick entitled "Resolution Solutions: 6 Great Ways to Make Your Goals Stick" as our guide, today we will be digging into the last three suggestions to turn impossible into possible. Be specific Be realistic Include a way ...
Listen: Finding Satisfaction in God, Not Food
Focus on the Family is airing an episode on "Finding Satisfaction in God, Not Food" with author Lysa TerKeurst. This is a two day interviewing (1/4 and 1/5) containing insight from her book Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food. Perfect timing for our blog-week on setting New Year Goals. ...
Turning Impossible Into Possible, Part 2
Yesterday, I invited you into my world of creating my own New Year Resolutions...I mean goals. I was excited to find an article by Joan Esherick entitled "Resolution Solutions: 6 Great Ways to Make Your Goals Stick". In the article she lists six suggestions to turn impossible into possible. Be specific Be ...