Holidays bring families together. But that doesn’t always mean everyone is interacting. With all the technology at our fingertips, it’s often easier to “veg” out on our phones than pursue meaningful activities together. But that’s exactly what makes memories and why we should find more ways to connect–with Merry Bells! Merry Bells Bring Families… [Continue Reading]
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Five Simple Ways to Lift Your Spirits
**Scroll below to win The Giving Manger for your family!** This Christmas you can use these five simple ways to lift your spirits and the hearts of those around you as well. By choosing to look outside yourself, you–and your family–can be blessed and be a blessing in this season of the greatest gift of… [Continue Reading]
12 Tips for a Grumble Free Holiday
When the Christmas season comes around we can count on a few things: 1) lots of fun family time, and 2) lots of fun family time disrupted by kids’ bad behavior. Kids often misbehave A LOT during the holidays. Their schedules are messed up; they’re over-excited and over-stimulated. (Don’t even get me started on all… [Continue Reading]
Sight and Sound Theater and Canyon Retreat … the best of Branson for families!
Sight and Sound Theater and Canyon Retreat … the best of Branson for families! Are you a large family looking for the perfect getaway retreat? Our favorite place to vacation in is Branson, Missouri. Why we love Branson: Family-friendly atmosphere. Lots to do! We love Silver Dollar City, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Amazing Acrobats of… [Continue Reading]
Writer Wednesday with Christen Krumm
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Christen Krumm, author of It Happened at Christmas. Enter below for a chance to win a signed copy of It Happened at Christmas! Winner will be e-mailed. Note: This post contains affiliate links. Writer Wednesday with Christen Krumm: Books Authors Read What was your favorite book as a child? Oh… [Continue Reading]
Praying God’s Word For Yourself and Your Child
Praying God’s Word Through the years I’ve seen how important it is to pray God’s word over and for my children. I’ve also watched how God moved in my kid’s hearts and lives when I shared the scriptures with them. That’s why I’ve made it a priority to read through the Bible each year and… [Continue Reading]
The Gift You Give God This Christmas
As you check off your list, the most important present might be the gift you give God this Christmas. What will it be? Will you say yes to all He’s created you to be? Today I’m sharing about my favorite Christmas memory and how it shaped the way I use my gifts. I hope it… [Continue Reading]
How to Find Joy When Your Life No Longer Seems Like Your Own
So this week my family had 20+ appointments. I wish I was joking. Five kids have three days of therapy, an appointment each day. One daughter had a tooth pulled and a cavity filled. Four kids had their yearly eye appointments. And, finally, two more kids had doctor’s appointments. I suppose when you have seven… [Continue Reading]
My People | Leviticus 26:12
Saturday Scripture Leviticus 26:12 I will walk among you; I will be your God, and you will be my people. Leviticus 26:12 Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for being a personal God. You aren’t distant and removed from me, but you are with me all the time. Thank you for sending your Son to walk… [Continue Reading]
How To Write Your Own Family Christmas Prayer {Plus FREE Printable!}
Christmas means twinkling lights and sparkling snowflakes. It also means time with family and remembering God’s gift of love. Christmas can also represent a time of prayer for children. One sweet book that has taught my children about prayer is A Very Merry Christmas Prayer by Bonnie Jensen. And while it’s wonderful for my children… [Continue Reading]
Wonderful Counselor | Isaiah 9:6
Saturday Scripture Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Prayer Papa God, No gift can ever compare to the one you gave the world—your precious… [Continue Reading]