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Help for the New School Year

It’s that time of the year again when the kiddos head back to school. It’s a time of heightened emotions for moms and for children, but there are some things you can do to make this school the best ever for the who family. Pray every day with your children and for your children (Subscribe and get our new FREE resource – 30 Prayer & Verse Cards) Add some encouraging notes in their lunches every day Pray for your children’s teachers (If you’re a homeschool mom, pray for yourself.) 😉 Be part of your children’s school experience Volunteer for school …

The Secret Trick to a Brainy Yet Swanky Homeschool Table

Whether your kids’ classroom space is the kitchen table or in another room, here is your secret trick to a brainy yet swanky homeschool table! Covering your school table with educational prints then protecting it all with clear plastic is sure to expand your school space as well as generate learning enjoyment! Let’s get started! First, gather these supplies: Clear vinyl table cover. I find mine in the craft section at Walmart. Choose the right size to fit your table. I also like to buy the thicker vinyl–it costs a bit more but lasts much longer. Clear packaging tape. …

Smart Cinnamon Roll-Ups for Your Scholar

Whether launching kiddos off to school or taking a break from the homeschool table, these cinnamon roll-ups are a smart way to pep up your scholar! Allow your kids to whip-up these super easy, warm and gooey breakfast treats! Click To Tweet How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered! How blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit! Psalm 32:1-2 NASB We love hearing from you! What is your favorite school recipe? In Him, Tara Dovenbarger

Tips for Parents of Kindergartners

This week my twin girls start kindergarten. How did they get to be so big? Somehow, in five years my bubbly babies have grown into little girls. While this mama is a little sad, I’m also so excited to parent them through this new stage of life. While we are getting them ready to go back-to-school, I’m trying to be proactive with what to expect this year in both their development and school. I’ve asked a friend who does “Mommy School” with her five year old and our Preschool Minister at church for some tips on parenting kindergartners, and today …

How to Easily Teach Foundational Truths of the Christian Faith

“Mom, who made me? Why did God make me? What does it mean to glorify God?” Is there an easy way to break down and teach the foundational, basic truths of the Christian faith to our children? Yes, there is! I pray this post will make this intimidating task easy for you! The Bible reminds us in 2 Timothy 3:15 eternal fruit will be produced from our parenting responsibility: “…from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” (NASB) Let …

The Persecuted Christian Missionary Project

Are you looking for a missionary project to do alongside your children or grandchildren? Click To Tweet I hope so because here is an excellent one! Plunge with me into the middle of a tremendously dangerous mission field…armed solely with your desire to serve the Lord and serve Christians persecuted for their faith. On our trip we will team up with The Voice of the Martyrs; a Christian organization serving the persecuted Church all around the world. They provide relief, spiritual support and encourage the families of Christian martyrs. The mission of “The Voice of the Martyrs” is to serve those …

Finding Quiet in Our “Everything is Awesome*” World

In our dazzling million dollar budget animated everything is awesome sensory overloaded world… it is hard to think…to pause…to find quiet. Daily life now resembles the rapid fire visuals seen on huge 3D movie screens which dash at us so fast… we don’t pause… to calculate… to consider… The overwhelming roller-coaster of clamorous non-stop information penetrates our minds and splits our thinking…while silently shaping who we are… from the inside out. Our souls starve for quiet reflection amid the pounding chaos. For uninterrupted thoughts. For deep truth. When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the …

Back to School with All Your Might

Still, school is starting. The dog days of summer lead to full backpacks, lunchboxes filled with mama’s love, pens, pencils, paper, binders, and homework. School has the potential to be so much more than the tools of school. Have you ever felt like the old adage, “Oh, honey, just do your best,” sounds more like, “Aw, I realize you really can’t do better, so you don’t have to try so hard.” Listen the next time someone says that. Are they really promoting someone doing their best work? I realize different children have different gifts. I realize not every gift turns into an …

Who Else Wants Clear Direction?

I blew it. Days of swimming through murky teenage “stuff” paired with this new stage of parenting resulted in my not-so-pretty meltdown. Late the same evening I found myself on the edge of my teen’s bed. His now huge 6 foot, 15 year-old frame had his back turned towards me as my quivering words spilled out, “I’m so sorry. I blew it. My words were awful. Will you forgive me?” Parenting is hard. We stumble through one developmental stage, look back on that point in time with confidence as we emerge, then find ourselves knee-deep in doubt …

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