Just because someone has a different opinion from ours does not mean they have bad intentions. Different opinions can come from varied life experiences. Sometimes we want the same – or very close to the same – thing, but have different perspectives on how to reach that goal. And sometimes we place a higher priority on opposing values. None of those things automatically makes someone else our “enemy”.
We try to do an Advent devotional as a family each year, but I’ve often wished that I also had
I can still feel the panic that hit me when my oldest daughter was a baby. It wasn’t a one-time
If you type “Children’s Bible” into your Amazon searchbar, you will be inundated with options! While there are many translations
When I gave my oldest daughter her first full children’s Bible and let her loose on reading it independently, I forgot about the R-rated sections of the Old Testament. While much of the Bible is great for kids, I just wasn’t quite ready to explain or address some of the more graphic murder and incest scenes with runny-nosed 1st grader who still occasionally wet the bed.
But I also had trouble finding a children’s devotional that gave her any significant chunks of Scripture for her to read for herself.
Long story short… I didn’t ever quite find what I was looking for. But I did find some great ideas/suggestions on good books of the Bible for kids to start with, and a few warnings on which parts to avoid! So I decided to just put it all together into a 12-month plan.
If this sounds like something that might be useful for your family, check out this free Kids’ Bible Reading Plan printable!
It can feel overwhelming to figure out where to start in growing in faith as a family. Endless memory verses and character traits and spiritual disciplines to tackle, and so little time! Thankfully, we don’t have to do it all. All we need to do is to start somewhere. Over days, weeks, months, and years, our tiny steps forward all add up!
If you are looking for a way to get your whole family growing in faith together, then these simple lessons are a great place to start.
Recently our family traveled out-of-state to a missions conference in a nice hotel, with pre-printed name tags on lanyards, meals
Looking for a cute printable template for family meetings? You’ve come to the right place. This template pack includes 10
As a foster mom, I honestly might cry if someone gives us or a child living with us One. More.
Dear child, I have discovered my most important contribution as a parent. I get to teach you– daily–that people aren’t
It was my 14-week appointment with my midwife, and we chatted easily about our summer travel plans, which hospital I
My hubby and I were both sitting on the stairs, where we had collapsed after the marathon bedtime rituals, scrolling
