INSIDE: This Christmas, set out a few strategic toys to help your kids experience a Jesus-focused Christmas, through play. His chubby hands wrapped up the stuffed bear in a special blankie, then lowered the swaddled bear into a laundry basket. “Ni-night Jesus,” he said. I tucked him in, and made sure that the Jesus-bear was […]
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Try THIS instead of Elf-on-the-shelf this Advent season
Want to skip the Elf-on-the-shelf but still have oodles of fun with your kids? Try this Advent tradition instead! Written by Melinda Biel I grew up in a wonderful, God-loving, Jesus-preaching Christian home but for some reason I have not really learned how to celebrate Advent other than scarfing down chocolate from a cardboard window. […]
10 Must-Have Gospel-Centered Christmas Picture Books For Your Family
You walk into a bookstore anytime in November or December and are inundated by the smell of eggnog-flavored coffee and stacks of Christmas picture books. Most of them are some variation of Santa, elves, reindeer, gift-giving, and good feelings. But where are all the gospel-centered Christmas picture books? Where are the books that tell the […]
How To Pray The Armor of God Over Your Kids
Our world is in a constant state of chaos and fear and our kids are definitely feeling it too. They’re not immune. Every few days I get an email from another mom whose child is struggling with anxiety because of our crazy world. But even though it might look like politicians, teachers, siblings or even […]
5-Day Faith Habits Challenge, Friday
Before you start your new habit, there’s one last thing you need to do… Missed the pre-challenge video? Watch it here or read the transcript here Missed video 1? Watch it here or read the transcript here. Missed video 2? Watch it here or read the transcript here. Missed video 3? Watch it here or […]
5-Day Faith Habits Challenge, Wednesday
How do you remember to actually DO your faith habit? That’s a BIG question, which I answer in the video! Missed the pre-challenge video? Watch it here or read the transcript here Missed video 1? Watch it here or read the transcript here. Missed video 2? Watch it here or read the transcript here. Read […]