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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 mouths hush 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 […]

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Celebrating St. Nicholas Day…a unique way to present Santa to your kids!

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What do we do with Santa Claus at Christmas? Perhaps you are perfectly happy incorporating him into your Christmas celebration, or perhaps you are looking for a new way to teach your kids about him. If this is you, read on for a unique way to present him this Christmas. by Cheryl Ikenouye I remember […]

Create a Christ-centered advent tradition!

18 Ways to Create an Uplifting and Wondrous Advent

By Christie Thomas 6 Comments

Are you looking for simple ways to create an uplifting [read: not crazy] and wondrous Christ-centered Advent? Read on for a list of 18 ways to do so, ranging from simple enough for toddlers to meaningful traditions for teenagers. Advent is a time of waiting in expectation for the coming Christ, both as we remember […]

5 ways to build a faith routine for your family

5 Faith-routines parents can develop with their kids

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How many times in your life have you heard the phrase “children thrive on routine”? Personally, I’ve lost count. It is true that children need routine in their lives. I can be a very spontaneous and unscheduled person, but I’ve learned to give my kids what they need because I’ve seen what happens when they […]

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Nurturing the Caregiver in your child

By Christie Thomas 1 Comment

My middle son is the kind of boy that always wants to help, but never wants anyone to look directly at him. I can envision him being the man that sets up the classrooms every Sunday but never wants to be on stage. I have a sneaky suspicion that he is going to connect with […]

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Hi, I’m Christie Thomas

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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    An Object Lesson on Faith That Kids Will Beg to Do Again!
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    The Christ-Centered Way to Present the Fruit of the Spirit for Kids
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    How To Explain the Holy Spirit To A Child
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     8 Prayers to Help a Child With Anxiety
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    A simple way to help kids pray (+ free printables!)

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