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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How to Teach Through Play?
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 ...
The Most Depressing Verses in the Bible
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, ...
FREE: Be Intentional Mom Minutes
What have you learned from the last four months of social-distancing? For me, I've become increasingly grateful for my family, our home, and our church. I see a wave of blessings that I may have missed in different circumstances. I have also learned that I need to take greater ownership of the spiritual growth of my children. What ...
How to Instill Faith in Your Child
In my Biblical Discipline conferences, I humbly share that prior to having my own children I believed parenting would be easy. It wasn't long into my journey that I discovered raising godly children is anything but easy. And I know that I am not alone. Many of you are overwhelmed. You had great ambition, but somewhere between the piles of ...
In All the Craziness, Do You Need this Reminder, Too?
I woke this morning anxious. The unknown and the known has me grasping for something stable. You too? While journaling during my prayer time, I struggled to formulate complete sentences as I didn't know what to pray or where to begin. In desperation I started writing down single words as they came to ...
FREE Printable: 9 Things Intentional Moms Do
Last week I shared a list of nine things that I see intentional or productive mommas doing to prepare their day. I love that you found this list helpful! So much so, some of you asked on the ABCJesusLoveMe Facebook Group for a printable to hang in your home as a reminder. And I am happy to provide! Click on the above image or use this ...
9 Things Intentional Moms Do Before 10 AM
A while back I had my interest peaked by a Pinterest article entitled "10 Things Productive Moms Do Before 10 AM." Desiring to be productive (intentional) with the time that God has given me, I clicked hoping to glean a few tips. While I found a couple of ideas intriguing, I was saddened to see what I feel is most important to productive days ...
Do You Feel Invisible Right Now?
He sees you. He sees the disappointments you had over the plans of celebrating Easter with your family. He sees you doing the dishes for the umpteenth time. He sees you folding laundry when you want to be reading a book. He sees you wipe those tears when you wish someone would wipe yours. He sees you as beautiful even if you don't ...
Got Worries?
A quick trip to Walmart confirmed all that I had read on Facebook. No toilet paper.No Lysol wipes.And very limited supplies of bread, eggs, and hand soap. Panic, fear, and worry or wise preparation? It's a fine line. How To Give God Your Worry A while back my mom shared with me an idea that she heard at Bible ...