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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Discovering Life Lessons from The Prince of Egypt: The Musical {Giveaway}
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 ...
Pumpkin Gospel: Free Digital Download
Are you seeking a gospel-centered method to have fun with kids while shining a light this Halloween season? Your search ends here! I'm thrilled to present a brand new, digital download created to help you convey the Good News around the engaging activity of pumpkin carving. I can anticipate your reaction: "Halloween?" ...
Redefining Parenthood: Focusing on Purpose, Not Just Character
I love asking parents, "What do you desire for your child?" I frequently hear words like happiness, generosity, and courage. Thinking about these responses, I find this quote from my pastor so interesting. "One of the things that hinders us from living courageously is a lack of purpose and calling." I would wager that happiness and ...
9 Ways to Cultivate a Heart for Missions in Your Child
We travel in a 10-mile radius every single day. Every once in a while, we venture out for a vacation and holiday before we quickly jump back into the safety of our little circle. But I want more for my kids. I want them to understand that there is a great big world out there filled with 8 billion uniquely created people. Eight ...
Secrets, Giveaways…Oh My!
Have you heard the news? This week I am making a BIG announcement. And what God has put together has ignited a fire in my purpose! The gist of this announcement is pretty simple: I want to help women who are struggling with the same things I struggled with – burnout, grouchiness, loneliness, feeling inadequate…the list goes on. I tried ...
What is Love?: Ideas to Teach Children
Love. During the month of February, you can find the word on mugs, t-shirts, candy, and even written on your coffee by the local barista. We tell our spouses we love them. We command our children to love others with their words and actions. God tells us He is love. But what is love? Strictly an emotion? A passing feeling? A specific ...
9 Ideas to Turn Halloween Candy into Teachable Moments
Opening the pantry I was welcomed by the delicious aroma of candy my kiddos collected at our church's Fall Festival. While I love the yummy smells, enough candy and sugar greet me to start a small candy store. The do-not-waste-anything mentality inside of me won't let me throw it away. But I don't want my kids eating all of it. ...
10 Tips to Introduce Your Child to Church
For many months Covid kept most of us from attending church. While many have returned, fear of how children will behave is keeping some from reattending. For the next few weeks on this blog we are going to discover how to introduce your child to church and how to enjoy corporate worship even with little kids in tow. Several years ago I reviewed ...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Your Child for Reading the Bible
Step #1: The Beginner's Bible Hang around ABCJesusLovesMe for a while and you will hear reference to The Beginner's Bible. Out of all the children's Bibles that I have reviewed (and it's been a lot), this one is by far my favorite. Fun illustrations and Biblical truth in a way young children can understand. If you desire to use only one ...