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My Book Review Of Nate and the Cake by Sannette Grant
What parent doesn’t want their kids to listen and obey? As a mom to three kiddos four and under, I find myself training my kids to obey on a daily basis. Obedience to parents is a command from God. It can be so hard to train because I often find my kids struggling with their own little sin natures. Which is why I am always on the look out for new teaching tools to help my kids learn the importance of obedience! Recently, when I was asked to review Nate and the Cake, I jumped at the opportunity because this is just the sort of book, I want in…
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So It Come To This: Your Wife Wants To Homeschool
You are reading this for one reason: your wife wants to homeschool. A few questions that might be going through your mind right now include: Does she know the kids will never be socialized? Has she realized it will cut your family budget in half? Did it occur to her that Christians need to be in the world? What will happen if our kids are not with their peers? Don’t kids need to hear other kids ask questions to help them learn? Will your kids ever get time away from the house (and you?) Won’t the kids being around all the time drive your wife crazy? How will your…
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Tips To Help You Focus On Your Bible Reading
Whenever I sit down to read my Bible, I have the best of intentions. I open up to my prescribed Bible reading passage and take in the words before me….for a few minutes. Then, as I let my eyes continue to scan the page, my mind decides to wonder along to other topics. Topics like how much laundry do I need to finish today, where did I leave my lesson planner yesterday, what do I need to thaw for supper tonight, that meme I saw yesterday was funny, and even thoughts about the TV show I am currently wanting to binge watch. Suddenly, I realize I have zero focus on…
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7 People Every New Christian Needs To Know About
Who are some people that new Christians need to know about as they grow in their faith? Find out below! The hardest part of first becoming a Christian was being dropped into 2000+ years of history, handed a Bible, and then told the Bible is easy-to-understand and I should just get it . Yeah, I didn’t get it. I was led to Christ with an NIV Bible. Immediately afterwards, I was told that I should only be reading the KJV Bible. Like I even knew the difference! The first time I went to church, they excommunicated someone! Soon after, I’m watching a TV show, sweating bullets, because the characters…
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Book Review: Too Good To Be False by Tom Gilson
Being a Christian blogger comes with certain perks. One of those perks is getting to occasionally join launch teams for books. As a book worm who is always looking forward to my next book to read, I love the job of getting to read pre-released manuscripts! Too Good to Be False caught my eye and attention recently. When I had the opportunity to join the launch team, I was thrilled. It took longer than I care to admit for me to sit down and actually read the book. Once I got started, setting the book down was hard. (It is always a good sign when a book keeps me awake…
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Thinking About Homeschooling? Answers To Your Most Pressing Questions
Are you thinking about homeschooling? There are many reasons that you might be considering pulling your kids from the traditional school setting as a Christian parent. When asked, the common reasons Christian parents listed that had them thinking about homeschooling include: Creating stronger family ties Protecting their children from worldly thinking for a set amount of time Training their kids in the Christian faith more intentionally Designing more personalized educational experiences for individual child Removing children from unsafe situations in school setting Preparing their child for adulthood through practical life training Making a flexible schedule for their family to travel and serve others Taking advantage of childhood years to grow…
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50 Family Games For Your Next Family Game Night
Over the past two years, my husband and I have been on the hunt for family games to replace Monopoly. Our search has resulted in finding a wealth of family games to play together. If you want a new adventure for your family game nights, you should consider these amazing family games! Why am I writing an post about family games? Since I mainly focus on practical Christian living, this certainly feels a little weird writing about this topic. That being said, family games have played a big part in growing closer as a family. We have spent many hours of quality family time together playing these games that…
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How To Pray For The Coronavirus Pandemic
Christians have wondered how to pray for the coronavirus pandemic and those affected by it. In the past three months, the world around us has changed with the surfacing of the Coronavirus or COVID-19 as it is often called. Responses have ranged from hilarious memes to stockpiling of toilet paper and other necesssities. The Christian’s Response To Corornavirus As Christians, we should be assessing how God wants us to live for His glory in this new and surprising season of illness. First, we know that in whatever we do and say, we are reflecting Christ. In China, there were stories of Christians going into areas with the sick and helping…
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What To Do When You Are Tired Of Praying For Your Unsaved Family
Seven years have passed. Twenty years have dragged by with no visible change in sight. I am tired of praying for family members that appear to have hearts that are hardened to the Lord. Questions begin to grow in my mind. Why am I tired of praying? Would my time be better spent some other way? Are my prayers really doing anything? Does it really matter if I pray or not? Is God hearing my prayers? Aren’t Christians supposed to find praying a natural activity? If these questions and more have been tugging at your heart too, I hope you stick around. Let’s address what to do when our…
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Valentine’s Day Bible Verses To Share With Your Husband
Have you looked at all the Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your husband and been less than impressed? Perhaps the ideas are something that doesn’t align with your morals. Maybe the ideas are just not suited for your hubby’s interests. As a Christian wife, you can share these Valentine’s Day Bible verses with your husband regardless of your budget or his excitement level for this holiday. *This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase through these links. You can read our disclosure policy here. Thanks for your support of this ministry!* Valentine’s Day Bible Verses To Share With Your…