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Advent reading week 3

Advent Reading, Week 3: Shepherds

By Christie Thomas 1 Comment

Imagine your kitchen table at Christmastime. Childish voices giggle as little fingers flick off all the lights in the house. All that is left is darkness. And stillness.  These Advent Candle readings have become my very favorite Advent tradition because of the emotional and physical hush they bring over the house. We intentionally quiet down […]

Advent reading, week 2

Advent Candle Reading, Week 2: Angels

By Christie Thomas 1 Comment

Imagine your kitchen table at Christmastime. Noisy voices hush as small fingers flick off all the lights in the house. All that is left is darkness. And stillness.  These Advent Candle readings have become my very favorite Advent tradition because of the emotional and physical hush they bring over the house. We intentionally quiet down […]

Advent reading Week 1

The First Advent Candle Reading (for families with young kids)

By Christie Thomas 8 Comments

Try this first Advent candle reading with your family. Imagine your kitchen table at Christmastime. Little voices hush as small fingers flick off all the lights in the house. All that is left is darkness. And stillness.  These Advent Candle readings have become my very favorite Advent tradition because of the emotional and physical hush […]

Seeing God through nature

The Beauty of God’s Creation: A Guide to Helping Your Kids Appreciate Nature

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When we take the time to get out and explore nature, we are astounded by the beauty that God has placed all around us. The trees, the flowers, the sky—all of it is breathtaking and worth celebrating. Unfortunately, many kids these days spend too much time inside playing video games or watching TV. This can […]

books about heaven for kids

The 10 Best Books About Heaven for Kids

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I was a children’s ministry director for nearly 12 years and was asked several times to recommend books about heaven for kids who had experienced loss. What follows are the ones I recommended back then, plus a few newer books. Also, if your child is directly dealing with the death of someone, this free resource […]

Helping Fellow Christians With Postnatal Depression

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Almost all of us have a general idea of what to do when it comes to handling depression. You don’t have to be depressed to know how to support other people, and when a new baby is in the mix, depression can rear its ugly head very quickly. If you have someone in your circle […]

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I am a mom of three boys, former Children’s Ministry Director, and author. I believe that every Christian mom can confidently nurture deep faith roots in her kids through little habits that add up over time. Learn more about how I can help you here. 

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