A couple of years ago, when my oldest daughter was just 2 years of age, I was amazed to realize that she could recite the words to Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. At the time, these were her two favorite books. Simply hearing me read the books aloud numerous times was enough repetition for her to commit their words to … [Read more...] about A Simple Tool to Help Little Ones Memorize Scripture
Raising an Inheritance
5 Ways Kids Benefit from Scripture Memorization
I make it a priority to memorize Bible verses, but when my oldest child reached a point where she was old enough to begin memorizing verses, I wondered if pushing her to do so was right. After all, kids are just kids. They should be playing, exploring, and having fun. Did sitting her down and making her recite Bible verses take away from these … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Kids Benefit from Scripture Memorization
Our Hearts Are So Full!
My hands and my heart have been so full these last two weeks as we’ve been adjusting to life as a family of five! We welcomed our third child, Gilana Brielle, on September 20th. Gilana means “joy” and Brielle (a diminutive of Gabrielle) means “strength of God” or “heroine of God.” She weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 19 in. long. Her … [Read more...] about Our Hearts Are So Full!
17 Ways Dads Can Bond with Their Newborns
We place so much emphasis on moms bonding with their newborns that we sometimes overlook dads. We forget that dads can and should be bonding with their newborns, too! Thankfully, there are lots of simple ways that dads can interact and connect with their newborns. Here are 17 of those ways. (Click on the image to view and download a … [Read more...] about 17 Ways Dads Can Bond with Their Newborns
Resources for Christian Women Who Are Preparing for Childbirth
Though each woman has a unique experience, most women find childbirth to be a very profound event. In fact, regardless of whether they believe in God or not, most women find childbirth to be a deeply spiritual experience. I believe that childbirth is particularly special for those of us who are Christians. We’ve spent somewhere in the … [Read more...] about Resources for Christian Women Who Are Preparing for Childbirth
7 Ways to Get Kids to Try New Foods
Many kids go through a phase (a phase that may last years) during which they don’t want to try new foods. Getting them to open their mouths to allow entry to an unfamiliar food is like trying to gain entry into the Bullion Depository at Fort Knox! Since my kids began eating solid foods, I’ve made it a habit to introduce new foods to … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Get Kids to Try New Foods
Dozens of Ways Dads Can Support Moms During Labor
My husband has numerous talents that come naturally to him. He sings really well. He’s great with computers and other electronic devices. He’s absolutely amazing with directions and remembering how to get places. However, being supportive of me when I’m in labor doesn’t come as naturally to him. I think this is the case with many men. … [Read more...] about Dozens of Ways Dads Can Support Moms During Labor
7 Surprising Items to Include in Your Hospital Bag When Having a Baby
I’ve seen dozens of checklists for what to take with you to the hospital when you head in to have a baby. I feel like if you’ve seen one of these, you’ve seen them all. I’ll soon be giving birth to my third baby, so I don’t really need someone else’s checklist when packing my bag. I know what I’ll need! Interestingly, there are a few … [Read more...] about 7 Surprising Items to Include in Your Hospital Bag When Having a Baby
