Self Control & Temptation. Two things that are huge to be praying for. Let's face it, temptation is all around us, even in our little children. And self-control is so hard for adults, think how hard it is for children to learn this concept. "Oh Heavenly Father, I do not want my children's lives to be like a city whose walls are broken down {Proverbs 25:28}! Cultivate self-control in my children's hearts {Galatians 5:22-23} and help them keep themselves under control {Proverbs 29:11}, ...
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30 Day Giving Challenge – Days 10 – 16 {#30daygive}
We've finished our second full week of the 30 Day Giving Challenge. It's been a great week - here is how we've given: Saturday: I cleaned out my closet to donate items Sunday: Wrote thank-you notes to those who have helped or encouraged us this week. Monday: Took time to donate to an amazing cause, RiceBowls.org. Tuesday: Raked leaves for Dad Wednesday: Started collecting food for church food bank Thursday: Started making a gift for each Mothers Day Out and Homeschool Co-op ...
Opryland Hotel’s 2012 Lighting Ceremony
TODAY is the day folks! We have been looking forward to this day for so long and have been counting down. Every year we go to the Lighting Ceremony at Opryland Hotel and it is one amazing experience. This kicks off the 29th annual Country Christmas celebration that will run through January 1, 2013. “With more than two million twinkling lights and acres of stunning decorations that attract visitors from all over the world, there’s no better place to celebrate the season,” said Gaylord ...
The Elf is NOT on My Shelf
Lot's of people know about this little guy. He's the Elf on the Shelf. People have nicknames for him and your kids find him in the strangest places all over the house during the month of December. He's a huge hit in many households. But not in ours. {yes, I just said that} No, I'm not all bah-humbug, we have LOTS of fun at our house and have lots of great memories each Christmas. We have many traditions, but this isn't one of them. Why? It runs completely counter to what Joe and I ...
30 Day Giving Challenge: Days 3 – 9 {#30daygive}
We've just finished our first week of the 30 Day Giving Challenge. It's been a great week of reaching out. I've loved watching the boys get involved in this. How did we give? Saturday: Raked leaves for Dad Sunday: Took Thanksgiving bags to church Monday: Clean out toys to donate Tuesday: Sent a surprise gift in the mail to some good friends Wednesday: Wrote an email to cousins Thursday: Let someone go in front of us at the checkout counter at the store Friday: Call Grandparents ...
Totally Awesome, Super-Cool Bible Stories by Nerdy Ned & Tommy Nelson
Today, I'm over at the Tommy Nelson blog sharing a few of our Thanksgiving family traditions. Would love for you to join me over there. I also am giving away a super-cool book today from Tommy Nelson. You're going to love it {and so are your kids!} Totally Awesome, Super-Cool Bible Stories as drawn by Nerdy Ned—Join Ned as he draws—and learns—his way through the Bible! This book is perfect for kids ages 6-10. It's a breakthrough product in the super-popular sketch comic art genre that ...
Color Your World {November 2012 edition}
November, the color for this month is brown. Share a picture, or let your creative juices flow and share something with us that is brown. One of my favorite things to do in November is to have a fire. The brown firewood crackling in the fireplace, curled up on the couch with a cozy quilt is my favorite way to spend cold afternoons and evenings at home. Stop and take a moment to look around, notice the color. Find the BROWN in your life during this month. Then share with us. We’re ...
Praying God’s Word for Your Kids – Salvation
I'm so excited to be going through the e-book "Praying God's Word for your Kids" from OhAmanda and I'm even more excited that you're joining us. If you haven't picked up your copy of the e-book, it's not too late and its FREE! Just sign up to subscribe to Amanda's blog and you'll get the link to download it. A note from Amanda: "This book will help you hear God's words concerning your children. It will help you pray the words God has already spoken. It's not the end-all, be-all list of ...