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The Great Halloween Debate: Should Christians Take Part in Halloween?

October 30, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Are you a Christian family that’s uncertain of whether or not to celebrate Halloween? Here are some useful things to consider as you make your decision.

In the fall of each year, Christian families face the question of whether or not to celebrate Halloween. I know a lot of families who struggle with this question, so today we’re going to consider some different ways to answer it. Before we explore these answers, let’s review the history of Halloween. The history of Halloween has more … [Read more...] about The Great Halloween Debate: Should Christians Take Part in Halloween?

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually, Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: current events, holidays, spiritual growth

6 Ways You’re Wasting Money Without Realizing It

October 25, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

There are a number of less-than-obvious ways that many of us waste money. Here are six of these, along with money-saving alternatives.

Many of us are careful about how we spend our money because we’re on tight budgets. We use various strategies to cut back on spending, including clipping coupons, shopping sales, and eating out infrequently. Unfortunately, there are a number of less noticeable ways that many of us waste money. Here are six of these. Wastes of money you … [Read more...] about 6 Ways You’re Wasting Money Without Realizing It

Filed Under: Managing Finances Tagged With: frugal living

Raising Kids Who Love to Read

October 23, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Reading is one of the most valuable skills a person can have; the benefits of reading are numerous and significant. How can we raise kids who love to read?

I’m absolutely delighted that both of my kiddos love books. They constantly bring me books to read to them. If I happen to be busy cooking or cleaning, they’ll often sit and look through books on their own. The reason this delights me so much is because reading is one of the most valuable skills a person can have; the benefits of … [Read more...] about Raising Kids Who Love to Read

Filed Under: Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: babies, preschoolers, school-age children, toddlers

27 Fall Treats That Don’t Contain Pumpkin

October 20, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Step aside pumpkin! From Apple Nachos to Sweet Potato Snickerdoodles, here are 27 recipes that feature delicious fall flavors other than pumpkin.

‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice! Some of you rejoice over this, but some of you cringe. I’m in the middle: I enjoy the taste of pumpkin on occasion, but most of the time I prefer other flavors. Treats that contain pumpkin are so popular that they often capture all of the attention. Here are some recipes that feature other delicious autumn … [Read more...] about 27 Fall Treats That Don’t Contain Pumpkin

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

Pizza-Themed Clothespin Number Match

October 18, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Clothespin number match activities help preschoolers practice counting, matching, and fine motor skills. Here’s a fun one that looks like a pizza!

My preschooler loves to count objects. She counts the carrots sticks on her plate, the socks she has pulled from the laundry basket, the books stacked on the table, etc. I’ve taken advantage of her interest by giving her several clothespin number match activities. These come in a variety of formats, but most are circular in shape. The … [Read more...] about Pizza-Themed Clothespin Number Match

Filed Under: Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: preschoolers, school-age children, toddlers

Inspiration for When Your Prayers Feel Redundant

October 16, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Do you ever feel like your prayers sound like a broken record? Here are ideas for staying focused and engaged when praying persistently.

When I pray during my devotional time in the morning, I often feel that my prayers sound like a broken record. I pray the same things for the same people over and over again! I know that persisting in prayer is a good thing, but when should I keep praying and when should I “take it to the Lord in prayer” and then move on because I trust … [Read more...] about Inspiration for When Your Prayers Feel Redundant

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually Tagged With: spiritual growth

Storybook Bible Comparison

October 11, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Which children’s storybook Bible is best for your kids? Here’s a helpful comparison of some popular options.

There are so many storybook Bibles available that it is hard to choose which is best for your children. We own two, and we’ve read through one of them so many times that I practically have it memorized. I’ve been considering getting another, namely one that has additional stories. I checked out a few storybook Bibles from our local … [Read more...] about Storybook Bible Comparison

Filed Under: Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: babies, book reviews, preschoolers, spiritual growth, toddlers

Do Hardships Indicate That You’re Not Blessed?

October 9, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

What indicates that we are blessed? Is it material wealth, happiness, and good health or is it something else entirely?

In my region, we’re recovering from massive floods precipitated by Hurricane Harvey. On my block alone, 18 of the 29 houses took on water. The devastation is unimaginable. My family’s home didn’t flood. When the rain finally stopped falling, people started asking how we were. My initial thought was to say, “We got really lucky.” Of … [Read more...] about Do Hardships Indicate That You’re Not Blessed?

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually Tagged With: current events, spiritual growth

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