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The Magic of a Dry Erase Marker
With facebook, texting, emailing, twitter, blogs…do you ever miss an old-fashioned hand written note? You know…getting a card in the mail or hand passing notes like we did in junior high? There is something special about seeing your loved one’s handwriting. It’s theirs and only theirs. A small gift to you from them. Here’s an [...]
Wanting to focus on your family this year?
Guest post by my amazing wife… My husband and I are passionate about the “Family”. We have spent the last decade in full time ministry working with children and their families. Our hearts desire is to encourage husbands and wives to focus on growing closer together as a couple and raise their children to live [...]
Anyone need a Grandma???
Sorry it’s been quiet that last couple weeks, just bee totally overwhelmed with so many projects. Anyway… back at it again! On my way into work today I head about this on NPR. What do you think? Here’s a few of my thoughts: 1. These types of Grandmas are becoming a rare commodity. 2. It’s [...]
12 Steps to telling a great Bible story
1. TEACH FROM THE BIBLE: Hold the open Bible on your lap, helping the children to see the relationship between God’s Word and the story. 2. GET UP CLOSE & PERSONAL: Sit on a low chair or on the floor close to the children. 3. LOOK THEM IN THE EYE: Maintain eye contact with the [...]
Parenting 101 – Top 5 Parenting Books…and why
Grace-based parenting by Tim Kimmel We love anything Tim Kimmel has written. We’ve spoken with him, had lunch with him, and trust me – He’s the real deal! Of all his books… Grace-Based Parenting is our favorite! One million arrows by Julie Ferwerda Raise your children to live a BIG life. One that matters! [...]
Easy 5-Step Family Devotions (Week 3 Proverbs 9-12)
Day 1 1 Read Proverbs 9 2 Example In Disney’s The Lion King (1994), there’s a great scene involving Simba (the lion) and Rafiki (the wise baboon). Adult Simba: I know what I have to do. But going back will mean facing my past. I’ve been running from it for so long. [Rafiki hits Simba [...]
Easy 5-Step Family Devotions (Week 2 Proverbs 5-8)
Day 1 1 Read Proverbs 5 (parents of younger kids, feel free to substitute “wild woman” for “adulteress”) 2 Example Mr. Wilson was the best substitute we ever had. What made him so great was not his unbelievable teaching ability, nor was it his vast knowledge of the universe…no what made him a great substitute [...]
Easy 5-Step Family Devotions (Week 1 Proverbs 1-4)
Series: 5 Step Devotional Family devotions are a great way for parents to pass on their faith to their children. It’s also a great opportunity for parents and children to create the habit of Bible reading and discussing everyday problems as a family. When parents work diligently at creating healthy lines of communication with their [...]
The Map – A Must Read For Men!
Just finished The Map by David Murrow. Great book for Men!
