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Teaching a Child to Sing Bible Songs with Joy

10/13/2025 by Heidi

A child playing a drum while singing BIble songs.

You’ve chosen the perfect Bible song for learning time — but instead of joyful singing, you see blank stares, half-hearted singing, or rolling around on the carpet. You wonder, What am I doing wrong? It can feel discouraging when music time doesn’t go as planned, especially when you know how powerful songs can be in shaping the child’s faith. ...

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Filed Under: Impressing on Children Tagged With: ABCJesusLovesMe, Music, Teaching

Filling Your Holidays and Home with Music: The Best Christmas CDs & Giveaway

12/01/2015 by Heidi

The Best Christmas Music One of my favorite parts of Christmas is the music.  I love to hear the beautiful melodies and gorgeous harmonies.  Plus I love the peace that it adds to the atmosphere in our home. With the help of my Facebook friends, I compiled a list of the everyone's favorite Christmas CDs. Ptxmas - Pentatonix Christmas  ...

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Hide It In Your Heart: Music and The Word (Giveaway)

11/19/2015 by Heidi

For the month of Thanksgiving, I have been reading through a 30-Day Scripture reading plan that I shared on Facebook a couple of weeks ago.  Shannon, over at SWTBlessings.com, compiled this wonderful collection of verses to prepare our hearts for the coming holiday.  It's not to late to join me! One of the passages contained the verse ...

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Why Praise Music Is So Important In a Momma’s Life & A Giveaway

08/04/2015 by Heidi

stockmedia We were sitting around the pool watching the kiddos swim.  Of course we started sharing tips.  Ideas on parenting, our Christian walk, and house keeping.  It's what mommas do, right?  A conversation started about TV and how much we allow our kiddos to watch.  One momma shared that her TV is on all day.  My eyes bugged out ...

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Giveaway – Hillsong United’s Brand New CD

05/27/2015 by Heidi

Ever had this conversation with your spouse or a friend?  I like this song.  Who sings it? Hillsong United. Really?  Man, they have some amazing songs. Yep. If you listen to worship music or go to a church that sings a lot of them, you are probably familiar with Hillsong Worship and Hillsong United.  They have put out some of ...

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Free Seeds Family Worship CD Download (No Longer Available)

11/15/2013 by Heidi

I have tooted the horn of Seeds Family Worship many times and for good reason. (Read my reviews here.)  The songs are great for the whole family and the lyrics are pure Scripture.  As you learn the songs you are hiding God's Word in your heart!!  Sweet Pea has these CD's playing in her room most days.  Makes a momma smile ...

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Giveaway: A Music CD for You, Your Daughter, Niece, or Friend

11/14/2013 by Heidi

My parents weren't perfect but they did a lot of things right. One of those things is that they made it easy for me to have God-honoring items around.  My mom didn't hesitate to help me purchase entertainment that edified God. Books. CDs.   I mean, tapes.  Yes, I am that old! This is a tradition that I want to continue for our ...

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Elementary Age, Music

Prayer Song of Thanks for Little Children

11/07/2013 by Heidi

In discussing Thanksgiving, Amy at Traurigs In Training reminded me of a song that my children sing as a prayer at church.  It is perfect to add to your Thanksgiving Traditions and a great way to teach children to pray and praise God.  To the tune of “Where is Thumbkin?," this piggyback song has many possibilities.  ...

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Music, Thanksgiving Traditions, Toddler Age

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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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