Update: This post continues to be popular because of its helpful information. But because it was written in 2014, some of the information may have changed. Please check the Operation Christmas Child site for the most accurate information. I love getting to know the members of the ABCJLM Family through your emails, blog comments, and ...
Christmas Craft: Glitter Angel
Here's another Christmas craft. Color and cut out the angel on the Angel Coloring Sheet. Glue to a piece of construction paper. Outline the angel with glue and sprinkle on glitter. Let dry. Discuss how the angel told Mary and Joseph that baby Jesus was going to be born. ...
Christmas Craft: Baby Jesus in the Manger
Another Christmas craft: Cut out the small baby Jesus from the baby Jesus template. On a piece of construction paper, glue enough small pieces of brown and yellow yarn to form a bed. Glue Baby Jesus into the bed. Glue Popsicle sticks around the baby to make a manger. See more Christmas activities on ...
Thanks-Giveaway #2 – An Amazing Noah Picture Book
Noah. So many thoughts come to my mind when I think of this notorious Bible character. The faith. The courage. The strength. The obedience. Would I have been obedient in Noah's circumstances? Am I obedient now when God asked me to do things that appear crazy? When the opportunity came up for me to ...
And the winner of a Lifelong Love is….
And the randomly chosen winner of A Lifelong Love: What If Marriage Is about More Than Just Staying Together? is: Comment #5 - Tara Ritchie Please contact me before Tuesday night (November 11th) at midnight (CST). Include your mailing address. For the rest of you, thank you so much for your ...
Ideas to Grow Together in Love
In the last post, I shared key quotes from Gary Thomas' book A Lifelong Love: What If Marriage Is about More Than Just Staying Together? from the spiritual dimension of marriage. Today I will share quotes from the last two legs of the marriage stool - Growing Together and The Journey Toward Love. Again, I encourage you to choose ...
The Key to a Happy Marriage
A lifelong love. In a world of divorce and dysfunctional marriages, doesn't that sound wonderful? I deeply desire to have a lifelong love with my husband. But, how do I get there? The answer may surprise you. It did me. In his book A Lifelong Love: What If Marriage Is about More Than Just Staying Together?, Gary ...
Too Good of Deal Not to Pass On – What’s in the Bible DVD Set
I realize that I don't typically post on Tuesdays but this is too good of deal for me not to share. This deal is a savings of $95.87. A savings of almost 50% off these fabulous, educational, Biblically-sound videos. If you are not familiar with What's in the Bible?, I can't brag on the series enough. You can read my reviews ...
Not-Your-Typical-Marriage-Book Giveaway & Review
I have read quite a few marriage books in my 16 years of marriage. While many have been for blog reviews, some have been because they were suggested to me or covered topics we was needing wisdom in. But even in the vast array of them, I have never read a marriage book like the one in which I am about to share with you. This books takes the ideas ...
And the Winner of the Manic Drive Cd is…
source And the randomly chosen winner of the brand new Manic Drive CD Vip is: Christine M. Please contact me before Monday night (November 3rd) at midnight (CST). Include your mailing address. Congrats and thank you to all who entered. Even if you didn't win, remember that Monday begins our ...