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Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:7

Unlocking Your Child’s Development: New Checklists for Ages 1-5

02/26/2024 by Heidi

1-3 Year Developmental Checklists by ABCJesusLovesMe.com

Are you ready to better understand and nurture your child's development? As a fellow mom on this journey, I'm excited to introduce the latest tool from ABCJesusLovesMe to support you: brand-new developmental checklists tailored specifically for ages 1 through 5. Understanding your child's developmental milestones is crucial for providing the ...

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How to Preserve Your Marriage Amidst a World of Divorce

02/19/2024 by Heidi

Embrace your marriage as a path to personal sanctification. - Heidi Franz

If you've been married more than a day or two, you've probably realized that marriage is hard. It's the union of two sinful people striving to live as one. There are moments when calling it quits may seem easier. Yet, in God’s Word, marriage is recognized as a binding covenant with Him. So, what do we do when our marriage faces challenges? How ...

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Filed Under: Mommyhood, Podcast Tagged With: Marriage

How to Help Children Overcome Fear

02/12/2024 by Heidi

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God whose word I praise. Psalm 56:3-4a

This post contains affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase the item, I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you).  "When God made you, He gave you feelings." How does that sentence resonate with you? Perhaps you wish your preschooler would have fewer feelings, or you find yourself wishing your teenager ...

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Teaching Children How to Apply the Bible

02/05/2024 by Heidi

“Scripture learning is not meant to be passive; rather, it is truth we interact with for personal growth.” Heidi Franz | Parenting to Impress

2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." This verse encapsulates my prayer for my children to not only know God's Word but also to apply it in every situation they encounter, thus ...

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Filed Under: Impressing on Children Tagged With: Bible, Teachable Moments

My Honest Review of The Chosen, Season 4

02/01/2024 by Heidi

The Chosen - Season 4, Episode 1-3

The Chosen has taken the world by storm. For the first time ever, people can binge watch the Gospels on streaming networks, totaling over 770 million episode views thus far. This seven-season show shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus' life and teaching through the eyes of those who followed him. Today begins a marathon of theater ...

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Exciting News Ahead

01/29/2024 by Heidi

Exciting news ahead

Just a note that there won't be a new blog post today. But no worries as I've got something exciting lined up for Thursday. 🎉 Stay tuned for a special review and giveaway coming your way!Oh, and one more point...the February reading checklist is now available for the Keys of the Bible Reading Plan! 🗝️📖 Check it out and get ready for another month ...

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Cultivating a Lifelong Love for the Bible: A Parent’s Guide from Toddlers to Teens

01/22/2024 by Heidi

It’s okay not to have all of the answers. – Heidi Franz

One of the most fulfilling parental journeys is guiding your child toward a deep and meaningful relationship with the Bible. It's not merely about getting them to read the Bible; it's about cultivating a lifelong love for God's Word that will serve as a firm foundation for their spiritual growth. Let's dive into some hands-on activities, practical ...

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Filed Under: Impressing on Children Tagged With: Bible, Parenting

The Power of ‘What Do You Think?’ in Parenting

01/15/2024 by Heidi

A dad and daughter talking.

My daughter's teacher asked her to participate in an event. When my daughter sent me a text asking for my thoughts, I started typing my response immediately. Then I paused. Delete...delete...delete. My role as a parent is to guide my children to think for themselves and make wise, biblically sound decisions. As a teenager, if I continually ...

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Filed Under: Mommyhood Tagged With: Day to Day, Parenting

From Pages to Hearts: Finding the Best Children’s Bible for Your Child

01/08/2024 by Heidi

Child reading a Bible.

Have you ventured into the world of children's Bibles on Amazon or Christianbook.com?   The sheer multitude of options can be overwhelming - paraphrase Bibles, picture Bibles. story Bibles, and theme Bibles, just to name a few. Yet the burning question remains: Which Bible is the perfect fit for my child? The answer hinges on both your ...

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Filed Under: Impressing on Children Tagged With: Bible, Telling Bible Stories

HOW TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS

01/01/2024 by Heidi

Welcome 2024! Here's some great news: Today begins a new year with 366 days of opportunity in it.

Here's some great news: Today begins a new year with 366 days of opportunity in it. Yep, 2024 is a Leap Year.Here's some not-so-great news: According to Forbes.com, only 8% of people achieve their New Year's resolution goals.   This statistic attempts to evaporate my hopes of carrying a goal to fruition.  So how can you and ...

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Welcome to my little place on the web! Here you will find encouragement to deepen your spiritual life, simplify daily tasks, and impress upon our children to live for Christ in this "out-of-sync" world. Thank you for stopping by. ~~Heidi

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