I remember the first time that one of my children shouted at me, "I hate you!" Like a knife, I felt the blow right to the heart. How could this child say such a thing? I must be doing something wrong! Panic. Fear. Currently our Sweet Pea (age 9) is throwing out the statement, "You don't like me...that's why you ____." She gets mad and ...
How to Explain Easter to Your Children
Pin It Easter is the most important story you will ever hear. He is risen! But it can be very difficult to explain the significance to children. I am so thankful for Phil Vischer and the What's in the Bible? team as they have put together this video explaining the Easter story better than I have ever seen. Please take a moment ...
A Simple Meal-Planning and Shopping System + Simple Recipes for Busy Moms
While Facebook has its issues, I love being able to keep up with friends, see pictures of my family, and read tips for busy mommas. Just a few weeks ago, a friend posted a meal-planning tip that she created. I loved Tina's idea and asked if she would share it with you. You won't believe how easy this is!Eating can be really fun, ...
How to Make Bible Stories Interactive and Memorable for Young Children {Giveaway}
Twice a month, I have the amazing opportunity to lead 60-80 three to six-year-old children at our church in worship and Bible time. As you can imagine, this is no small feat as there is a wide range of development and maturity sitting on eight large carpet squares. Staying focused and sitting still is a huge accomplishment for these ...
Understanding What God Has Called Parents to Do {Parenting “V” Printables}
UPDATE: This information has been completely updated for simplicity and clarity. I invite you to learn more on the Biblical Parenting Video Series. I'll be honest, many of the sermons and talks that I hear go in...and then they get lost. It doesn't mean that the information shared wasn't meaningful. It just didn't stick. And, I am sure I am ...
The ABCJLM 1 Year Curriculum is Now Available
Just in case you haven't heard, the 1 Year Curriculum is now available to view and order, and for churches, preschool, and other businesses to purchase Licenses. The excitement thus far has been amazing! Here are just two of the fun comments that have been posted on Facebook: Soooooooooooo excited!!!!! Love, love, love it ...
We Interrupt This Blog Post….
I am chin deep in 1 Year Curriculum. Oh, haven't you heard?Yes! ABC Jesus Loves Me is adding a fifth curriculum for kiddos 12-24 months of age. And I am sooooooo close to finishing. If you are friends with me on Facebook, you have seen the frequent updates and know that I am doing final proofreading with hope of releasing ...
A Plethora of Ideas to Making Easter Meaningful for Your Family
Easter is a pretty big deal at ABC Jesus Loves Me. And for good reason! It's the holiday that we celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of our Savior. But Easter is a tough holiday to explain to children. Between the Easter bunny, loads of candy, and Easter egg hunts, the true meaning can be easily ...
How To Pull Application from the Bible
Pin It How do you bridge the gap between Bible stories and applying biblical principles in preschool-aged children? How does a Bible story transfer to immediate obedience? This two-fold question was asked on our SISTERS Facebook Group a while back. Such great questions and ones that all parents struggle with. How do we make the Bible real ...
Are You Trying Really Hard to Change?
source - brainloc Are you trying really hard to change? You don't want to be the yelling, angry, tired, impatient mom that you are and you desperately want to change. You pick up self-help books. You talk to friends. You attend conferences. You try everything in your power to become the person you desire to be. But each day you ...