Two weeks ago on this blog we focused on the what, when, where, why, and how of Teachable Moments. Those God-given moments that provide the perfect training opportunity for our children. Many times the words "patience, love, and self-control" are part of the teachable moments in our home. These words are three of the nine Fruit of ...
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New Children Story Bibles and Devos Available
When I was a kids we had the choice of Psalty's the Singing Song Book Kids Bible or Precious Moments Bible. And the only thing that was made these Bibles different were that fact that they had a colorful cover! Today's kids have Bibles to pick in about any color or theme desired. The storybook, handbook, and devo below focuses on Adventure ...
Fun Winter and Alphabet Book: S is for Snowman
All in all, I dislike alphabet books. Loath them, actually. I cringe when my kids pick them off the library shelves. My first instinct is one of I-really-don't-want-to-read-this-book-grrrrr! Sometimes, I suggest a different book in exchange. Other times I give a flat out - No! When the God's Alphabet books were suggested ...
Learn About God’s Creation: Animals
Do you know how cows came to America? Do you know how long an eagle can live? Do you know how much a moose weighs? From the Made By God series is a new book called Animals All Around that helps you answer all of your children's curious questions including these above. Animals All Around is a 4-in-1 book that covers Forest Friends; ...
Helping Your Daughter Understand Her Body: The Ultimate Girls’ Body Book
As Bubs and Sweet Pea are knocking on the doorstep of adolescents, my husband and I have been talking more and more about having "the" talk with each of them. Actually, not just one talk but several talks. While this may be uncomfortable we want the information to come from us and not from their peers or ...
Creation Children’s Book
Let There Be Light is the newest book written by the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Reintroducing children to Creation, this book tells the Bible story in a new and personal way "In the beginning, God's love bubbling over when there was nothing else - no tress, no birds, no animals, no sky, no sea ...
A Book with Character Education…and a Circus…and a Giveaway
Don't you love when other adults, movies, and books come along side you as a parent and reinforce what you are impressing upon your children? Even though parents are responsible for laying a foundation, when something or someone else says the same truths, leverage is brought to what you are teaching. The brand new ...
Can All Arguments End in 100% Enthusiastic Agreement?
Pin It Typical marriage books are filled with the same info. Communication, compromise. Love and respect. The importance of date nights. Typical marriage books contain info that is a good reminder but isn't really something new to my marriage file-folder. He Wins, She Wins: Learning the Art of Marital Negotiation ...
What Are You Craving?
What do you crave? Kind of an interesting question, I must admit. TheFreeDictionary.com defines the word "crave" as 1. To have an intense desire for. 2. To need urgently; require. 3. To beg earnestly for; implore. So, what do you have an intense desire for, need urgently, and beg earnestly for? The "Sunday School" ...
Do You Truly Know the Bible?
Bible Savvy Set of 4 books (Bible Savvy Series) I grew up attending church every time the doors were open. I went to a Christian college and took Old and New Testament survey. We now attend a Bible church and I have been involved in numerous small group studies. I now have a deep desire for personal quiet time. You ...