I was taught to communicate with love and respect. Those core concepts were drilled into me by my mother. She always made sure I knew that I wouldn’t always agree with everyone, but everyone deserved to be treated with love and respect. Now that I’m a mom I try to …
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In My World… No matter what you did last year, this Valentine’s Day can be super special by just keeping a few things in mind. In our house Valentine’s Day is for the entire family! When I was growing up my dad would always have a heart-shaped box of chocolates …
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Bible verses encourage me, especially now. I know I’ve said it before, but the new year is so inspiring to me. The year stretches before me, filled with promise and new beginnings. There is hope and anticipation for all that’s to come. Every day feels like a fresh start. The …
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Introduction I love Bible reading. It grounds my spirit and brings me a peace that can’t be found any other way. I also love getting my kids involved in Bible reading so they can benefit from both the peace we get from learning about God in the Bible and the …
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Why Does It Matter If Our Kids Get Along? Encouraging our children to be the people God made them to be (Psalm 139:14) is important and in doing so we can potentially reduce sibling rivalry and positively impact their sibling relationships. When children feel valued for who they are as …
Bible Reading Why reading Bible is important Personalized Scripture starts with reading the Bible. Reading the Bible is a foundational practice for Christians, shaping our beliefs, guiding our actions, and nurturing our relationship with God. As we immerse ourselves in God’s Word, we’re reminded of God’s promises, challenged to live …
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The problem Keeping our kids occupied. This can be a challenge! I’m excited about today’s post because it focuses on one of my best ideas as a parent. Like most of you, I didn’t want my kids to be glued to a device all the time, especially when we were …
Introduction: I love taking road trips. We have dedicated family time and we get to see new things. I love making new memories as we travel to various places. Family road trips are a cherished tradition for many families, offering a great opportunity to bond, explore new places, and create …
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Imagine this: Janet spends all day at school terrified about talking with other kids. She just knows they will hate her. Her preoccupation with (potentially) being disliked makes her withdraw and avoid other classmates…even ones who would genuinely like her. None of us would want this for our kids. Yet …
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In 2013 my dad had a series of events that led to him having vascular dementia. The nine years that followed were bittersweet. He was no longer the dad we knew – but he was better in so many ways! My dad was… My dad always had a strong sense …