Welcome to lesson 4 of “Kid’s on a Mission!” This week we’re learning about the country of India by making real investigations into their religion, food, and culture. My prayer is that your children hear the gospel again and again today while also becoming a little more confident in God’s truth as well as his […] Read more…
Choosing Peace
Last night he got home from work over an hour late. Not only did I feed and bathe the kids all by myself, but I also didn’t make it to my beloved, every-other-week women’s Bible study at Panera Bread. This morning when I got up, he was already gone…but his remnants were everywhere. Cereal bowl on the counter. […] Read more…
Kids on a Mission, Part 3: Portugal
Kids on a Mission: Portugal Lesson 3 Time needed: 25-35 min Age: 4-7 years old Purpose: students will be able to Understand the importance of building relationships in light of sharing the love of Christ Recall basic facts about Portugal and the people there Pray for the people of Portugal Plan an activity to have […] Read more…
The Last Of The Littles
Today’s post is a beautiful contribution by a dear friend, Jamie Wahl. Enjoy her words, mommas! You will be deeply reminded of the wonder of motherhood. My husband’s family lives in Tuscaloosa so we make the drive there and back quite often (John makes the drive—I don’t “interstate”–thank you love!). Charlie loves to sleep in the […] Read more…
Kids On A Mission, Part Two: China
Last week began our “Kids On A Mission” series! We started out by looking at some fun facts about the world as a whole, and even designed a passport to take along with us on our “travels.” This week’s lesson will guide us to our first destination: China! Katie and I continue to pray that God uses this series […] Read more…
Kids On A Mission, Part One: The World
This week begins a series of posts titled “Kids on a Mission”. It is our deep desire to help our children develop a love and compassion for the world and all the hurting people in it. This mission series is developed by us, to help our children “travel” around the world to different countries and […] Read more…
A Toddler’s New Years Resolutions
My toddler. She is a tornado that gave birth to a screeching bird that also has mama bear tendencies that splits a personality with one of Santa’s elves. And she is the most beautiful thing that I’ve ever seen. I am her momma…I gave birth to her. But that doesn’t mean that I quite follow […] Read more…
25 Traditions to Start Christmas Day
My family, and so many families I know, spend Christmas at someone else’s house. It’s wonderful to share such precious time with your extended family, but sometimes your personal family Christmas can get lost in all the traveling plans. We have been known to celebrate Christmas a few days to a whole week early, and usually […] Read more…
Motherhood is…
Motherhood is a lot. A lot of emotional ups and downs, a lot of behind-the-scenes, a lot of trial and error…a lot of diapers. How would you describe the vastness of motherhood? …weeping alongside my infant as he receives his immunizations. …weeping when I nurse him for the last time. …weeping for joy when I see him display the […] Read more…
‘Twas The Night Before [the first] Christmas
As my children are entering into the ability to understand the depth of the wonder of Christmas, I am filled with the desire to present them with the truth: that, yes, we eagerly await the joy the gifts will bring on Christmas morning, but we also anticipate the forever joy that the birth of our Savior […] Read more…