A few evenings ago I caught Peanut (5) singing a silly childhood song about trick-or-treating, smelly feet, and underpants. (I'll give you a moment while you sing it too.) While bordering on unappropriateness, it is a song that has been sung by children for many generations around Halloween because of its catchy lyrics and simple sing-song ...
New Blog, New Team!!! {JellyTelly and Roku Giveaway}
Those of you who are friends with me on Facebook know that I have been working hard on something new. Surprise! It's a completely remodeled blog! Simplified. Cleaner. Easier to navigate and search. After reading this blog post, I hope that you will take some time to look around. I realize that there are some formatting issues with a few ...
Parenting Book Winner!
Today's post will be a little light because I am going to share a big announcement (and giveaway) later this week. So, stay tuned!!! Thank you to all who entered to win Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family ($16.30) shared in last week's post. Out of 374 entries, the randomly chosen winner is: Entry #149 ...
What Gospel Parenting Looks Like {Giveaway}
Between personal readings and reviews, I have read a plethora of parenting books. So many that I rarely read new publications. Yet one grabbed my attention. And I am very thankful that I agreed to review it. Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family is the newest release by author and speaker Paul Tripp. Unlike ...
Just Released: Thanksgiving Activity Workbook
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When Marriage Isn’t Meeting Your Expectations: 3 Tips to Change It
We were in a rough season. A valley of sorts. We weren't seeing eye-to-eye and every word said was being twisted and doused with lies. Even the best of marriages go through valleys where you simply want to run and hide for a few because it feels broken and hopeless to change. Fingers are being pointed and the blame thermometer is ...
Beginner’s Bible Giveaway Winner
Thank you to all who entered to win The Beginner's Bible ($16.99) shared in last week's post.Out of 164 entries, the randomly chosen winner is: Entry #154 - Emily (email Emi.trou...@) Please contact me within 48 hours using the winning email address. Thank you to everyone who entered and thank you to Zonderkids for providing this giveaway.Be ...
Bible Stories vs. Memory Verses: The Ultimate Faith Face-off!
Which is more important...the Bible story or Memory Verse? This was a question asked in our ABCJLM Facebook Group. And, I completely understand the question because it can become very overwhelming covering all our children need to know by the time they are 18. Bible stories, memory verses, work ethic, character...and the list goes on. But in my ...
Leading Your Child to Salvation
Two weeks ago the most amazing, humbling, beautiful thing happened in our home. Our baby (Peanut - age 5) realized his need for God's help, forgiveness, and grace. He prayed and told God that he didn't want to live his way anymore; he wants to live God's way. Praise the Lord, my son is now my brother in Christ! As a parent, this is the most ...
How to Change a Child’s Heart
It has been a very difficult three months with Little Man. Completely absorbed in himself, he battles lies, lacks self-control, and struggles with defiance. He wants what he wants and no consequence is going to cause him to think twice. Every time Little Man bows up, my demeanor falls as I know it will be yet another battle that I have to win. ...