I am amazed at the assortment of children's Bibles available for purchase. There are rhyme Bibles, girl Bibles and boy Bibles, fluffy lamb Bibles, and seek-and-find Bibles. For older children there are action Bibles, princess Bibles, and Veggie Tales Bibles. Just when I think I have reviewed all of them, a new one becomes ...
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Are You Interested in Joining a Bible Study?
Do you deisre to go deeper in your relationship with God? Do you need accountability to stay faithful in the study of the Bible? If you are like me, then you probably answered "yes" to both of these questions. "But while my spirit is willing, my body is weak." (Mark 14:38) And that is where the importance ...
Review: The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village
Pin It When asked on the ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook Group page about your favorite children's books, one of you suggested The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village by Francis Chan. With my farm-girl background, of course I had to know more. And, I was thrilled when David C. Cook allowed me to review this little gem. The villagers ...
Review: Adventure in Odyssey: The Official Guide
Pin It It's no secret that I love Adventures in Odyssey. I listen to episodes each afternoon while I update the ABCJLM website and write posts on this blog. Since my teenage years, I have enjoyed the stories of Whit, Connie, Eugene, and Barclay family. As embarrassing as it is, I don't think there is an episode that I haven't ...
Have You Joined SISTERS?
About a year ago, I created a Facebook group with the mission of supporting women in their spiritual journeys. With the introduction of our new ebook and a nudging of the Holy Spirit, I have decided to shake things up with a new name, a new description, and a new purpose. Keep reading to see how you can be part of our group too! Mommyhood is ...
What Will Your Resolution Be?
Pin It Before breakfast a few mornings ago, I was loving on my Kindergarten-aged Princess. As the only girl in our family with three boys, I was expressing to her my thankfulness for her servant heart and the help that she gives to her Mommy. On the flip side, we were discussing the attitude that she lets fly at random times and the need ...
Helping Kids Express Thanks for Their Gifts
Pin It Hopefully the Christmas season is coming to a nice conclusion for your family. The Christmas decorations are getting put away, gifts have found a home, and life is returning to a normalcy. One of the activities that should conclude your Christmas season is sending out "Thank You" cards. I can hear the moaning ...
Review: More Books
Pin It There are many books available using the Veggie Tales characters. While my kids enjoy them, they aren't my just okay but not my favorite. But since the values are good, I oblige and read the books to our kiddos. Princesses, Pirates, and Cowboys is the newest addition. This book contains three separate stories. Princess ...
Reviews: Jesus Storybook Bible & The Story
Pin It Several new or revised Bibles are available just in time for the holidays. Here are reviews for a few of them. Many of you are big fans of the Jesus Storybook Bible. Now two additional editions are available just in time for Christmas. First is the leather bond copy The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His ...
Fabric Handprint Christmas Ornaments
My mom made Handprint Christmas Ornaments for us when we were kids. Our kiddos love looking at how small my hand was my first Christmas. Now they enjoy looking at their own hands as well. 1. Draw around the child's hand on a piece of paper. 2. Cut out the print. 3. Trace onto a double thickness of fabric ...