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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

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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Filed Under: Mommyhood Tagged With: Day to Day, New Year

My Christmas Prayer for You

12/25/2023 by Heidi

Christmas stars hanging on a tree.

During this Christmas Season, May You Find... Love that never fails, never grows weary, and that has no end - the love that satisfies. Joy - the unspeakable kind that can only be understood deep inside, because it is a joy so deep, that every sorrow should come to pass. Peace inside out - peace that grants you serenity to hear the tender ...

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Unwrapping Joy: Choosing Contentment over Comparison

12/18/2023 by Heidi

Quote: “How easy it is to become wrapped up in the pressure of comparison during the holidays!”

How easy it is to get wrapped up in the holiday comparisons.  I struggle every year.   My house isn’t beautiful enough.  Did you see her tree?The gifts I've chosen won't be what people want. They will think I don't listen to them well enough to know what they want and like. Other families have better traditions than we do.  They ...

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Filed Under: Mommyhood Tagged With: Day to Day, Encouragement, Holidays, Mommyhood

Thriving Amidst Differing Spiritual Beliefs in Marriage

12/10/2023 by Heidi

Marriage conflict.

Do you long to raise children with strong faith, but your spouse doesn't seem to share your vision? It's a common challenge in many Christian families and it can feel disheartening. However, there's hope in navigating these differences with grace and understanding. â–Ľ Jump to Listen to Episode #46: Thriving Amidst Differing ...

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Filed Under: Mommyhood, Podcast Tagged With: Marriage, Mommyhood, Parenting

Discovering Life Lessons from The Prince of Egypt: The Musical {Giveaway}

12/04/2023 by Heidi

Book of the Bible: Exodus

This weekend I had the opportunity to preview the new The Prince of Egypt: The Musical. Choreography. Amazing.Singing. Breathtaking.Visual Effect. Stunning. This live performance by the West End's Dominion Theatre in London was powerful. Yet, it left me pondering if there was more than mere entertainment—perhaps a deeper lesson that ...

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