Though I really try to be grateful throughout the year, I benefit from the heightened focus we place on gratitude during the weeks preceding Thanksgiving. I find it easy to be grateful during most Novembers, but there are years when it is exceedingly difficult because of the events that have taken place that year. What should we do … [Read more...] about 4 Things to Remember When It’s Hard to Give Thanks
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You Walk More Quickly When You Face Forward
My girls and I walked a lot this past August and September. I was trying to stay upright and active as my third child’s due date approached, so we went on a walk every day that we could. My almost 4-year-old could walk at a brisk pace quite easily, but my 2-year-old struggled. Until the end of the summer, she had been riding in a stroller for … [Read more...] about You Walk More Quickly When You Face Forward
10 Wonderful Children’s Books About Gratitude
In my household, we all love reading. It should come as no surprise that I enjoy using books to introduce new concepts to my kids and to reinforce the concepts we’ve been discussing. It is November, so we’ve been talking a lot about gratitude and giving thanks to God for all He has given us. These are really difficult concepts for young … [Read more...] about 10 Wonderful Children’s Books About Gratitude
Do We Take Our Love for Pets Too Far?
I’m continuously amazed at the products and services that pet owners are willing to buy for their animal friends. There are toys, clothes, photo sessions, organic foods, birthday parties, massages, pet funerals/cemetery burials, daycare, etc. I’m also amazed at the lengths folks will go to in order to provide medical care for their pets. I … [Read more...] about Do We Take Our Love for Pets Too Far?
7 Resources to Help Kids (and Adults) Memorize Scripture
Last week I shared with you A Simple Book of Big Truths for Little Ones, a simple tool I created to help my kiddos memorize Bible verses. Many of you will find it useful when helping your children memorize Scripture. However, some of you won’t find it to be that beneficial. This is typically how things work—different kids have different … [Read more...] about 7 Resources to Help Kids (and Adults) Memorize Scripture
A Simple Tool to Help Little Ones Memorize Scripture
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
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
5 Biblical Truths We’re Reminded of By the Change in Seasons
Here on the Texas Gulf Coast we’re thrilled that summer has passed and autumn has arrived! This change gives us hope that we’ll soon have a break from the heat. I’m generally pleased when we change from one season to the next, even when we transition to summer and I know the heat is coming. This is partly because I like the order that … [Read more...] about 5 Biblical Truths We’re Reminded of By the Change in Seasons
