Easter is two weeks away. Have you thought about preparing for Easter celebrations? We spend so much time preparing and celebrating Christmas that we often neglect Easter. Easter is the most important holiday Christians can celebrate. It’s the day Christ defeats death and offers each of us a way to heaven and God’s family. What… Continue Reading
How To Homeschool My Child
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Character Development for Kids {Day 2 of 5 Days of How to Homeschool}
I planned to go on to Teaching Tip #2, but wanted to share a story about character development for kids. When I think back on the times my kids were here at home, there are a few character flaws that come to mind: Arguing Disobedience Honesty Complaining …. which all stem from Selfishness! If I… Continue Reading
9 Lessons on Forgiveness {One Word for 2017}
Many blogs are posting their “one word” goal for 2018. I’ve done that in years past, but I want to do something different this year. Look back on 2017. Too often, we choose a word in January and forget what it is the following December. Many words that describe what God taught me in 2017…. Continue Reading
Is the Holiday Season Difficult for You?
I grew up with happy Christmases. My kids grew up with happy Christmases. Many friends have happy Christmases. But recently, some holidays are not happy. Trials and suffering challenge my “happy Christmas”. What about you? For many, Advent and Christmas are difficult. Some of us struggle through trials. We try hard to keep Christ the… Continue Reading
FREE Thanksgiving Bible Study
I finished the first part of my Thanksgiving Bible study and want to give it to you…for free! It’s a word study on “eucharisteo”, the Greek word for thanks. There are a few questions about eucharisteo in the beginning and then a chart for all the verses where this word is used in the New… Continue Reading
What is Love … in a Church?
Last week I started writing a series on what is love . . . practical ways we can show God’s love in real life. Today, I’d like to share a story from a friend of mine who told me about a church that restored one of their members (FIRST) to fellowship with God & (THEN)… Continue Reading
Joseph Coat of Many Colors Craft & Snack
It’s taken me awhile to share more fun Bible activities for kids from our SHIP trip in El Salvador. Our next day of VBS was about Joseph and included a Joseph coat of many colors craft & snack. The kids loved it. Joseph Coat of Many Colors Bible Story Using Genesis 37, our missionary team… Continue Reading
Life Lessons as Wife & Mom (part 2)
Picking up from my previous post & this verse … Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 Let me… Continue Reading
Life Lessons as a Wife & Mom
Ramblings from the past few months. The past several months I’ve experienced MANY ups & downs. Maybe you can relate to ups & downs. . . . Your kids keep talking back Your best friend does not discipline their children when they hurt your child Your husband is not interested in spiritual things Your family… Continue Reading
Kids Bible Lesson about God’s Promised Land {VBS Snacks}
Over the summer, I will be sharing specific ideas for homeschooling which can also be used for VBS snacks. I love teaching with food, so many of the blog posts will have a fun snack for your kids. I’ll even share ways you can use the snack in your homeschooling. I’m here in El Salvador… Continue Reading