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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

Has Your Church Left the Faith?

10/05/2020 by Heidi

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Oh, how my understanding of the rapture and Tribulation period is deepening during my study of Daniel by Dr. David Jeremiah. I learned in 2 Thessalonians 2 that there are three things that must happen before the Tribulation can occur. But, it is the first one that has pricked my heart. “Falling away comes first.” (v.3) Dr. David Jeremiah ...

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Filed Under: Mommyhood Tagged With: Bible, Daily Time with God, Day to Day

An Idea to Encourage Friends in the Faith

09/28/2020 by Heidi

How many of you have friends who are incredibly hard to purchase for? I see your hands! Or, maybe you are looking for practical ideas to spur on your daily quiet time. Introducing the Butterfly Box. The Butterfly Box is a subscription box with the goal of uplifting and inspiring women in their faith. Each month's box is designed ...

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Fun Ways to Teach the Armor of God

09/21/2020 by Heidi

boy creating armor craft | ABCJesusLovesMe

A few years ago I asked the ABCJesusLovesMe users how I could best serve their families.  Several who have been with ABCJLM for a while asked for curriculum for their older children.  They have loved using ABCJLM with their preschoolers but they want more for their elementary-age children. As I prayed about it, the Armor of God was one ...

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

How to Create Your Own Flannelgraph

09/14/2020 by Heidi

Child play with flannelgraph.

Flannelgraph is a fantastic method to teach young children as it covers all forms of learning styles.  I also love how flannelgraph can be used with one child or 100 and is effective for ages from 1 to 11. This is why flannelgraph options are provided with the 1-5 Year Preschool Curricula, the Old and New Testament Bible Curricula, ...

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

Are You Planning for Today or Tomorrow?

09/08/2020 by Heidi

women typing on cell phone

I am done with this pandemic. While I am extremely grateful for the additional family time, I want to resume church, Bible study, and time with friends. I desire to make appointments and plans without wondering if we will have to quarantine soon. I long to return to normalcy. And I know that I am not alone in these longings! Today vs ...

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How to Be the Perfect Parent

09/01/2020 by Heidi

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What color should the circle be? Should the paper be 8.5 x 11"? Larger? Smaller? Do you prefer pencils with or without erasers? As I read these questions from the ABCJesusLovesMe users, I hear so much anxiety to get it perfect. And if I were close, I would give each of you a great big hug because I know you are trying with all your might to get ...

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A Fun Creation Fingerplay

08/24/2020 by Heidi

Creation Fingerplay

Creation is one of the most important stories in the Bible for children to learn.  When they learn that God created all that we know out of nothing, they understand God's power.  When they learn that God created us because He desires a relationship with us, they understand God's love for us and their purpose.   And the lists goes on. But ...

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Enjoy a Fun Creation Scavenger Hunt

08/17/2020 by Heidi

creation scavenger hunt

Creation is one of my favorite Bible stories to teach to preschools. It covers some of their favorite topics: the sky, animals, and them! There are many ideas to teach each day of Creation.  But what about an activity to combine all seven?  Jona shared on the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group the fabulous idea of a Creation Scavenger ...

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How to Teach Through Play?

08/10/2020 by Heidi

Little girl watercoloring an ABCJesusLovesMe worksheet.

Discover more in this series on Intentional Learning with the ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum1. Combining the 1 and 3 Year Curricula2. How to Use the 5 Year Curriculum3. How to Use the 3 Year Curriculum in a Preschool4. How to use the 4 Year Curriculum5. Intentional Learning with the 2 Year Curriculum One questions that I am frequently asked: How ...

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Filed Under: Impressing on Children Tagged With: Day to Day, Learning, Scheduling a Day

The Most Depressing Verses in the Bible

08/03/2020 by Heidi

woman sitting alone

There are some really depressing verses in the Bible.  If you read through the "Key Chapters of the Bible" Chronological Reading Plan, you hit a few! But I may have found the most depressing set of verses there is.  Prepare to feel hopeless. So the trouble is not with the law, for it is spiritual and good. The trouble is with me, ...

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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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