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Teach Kids Hopitality – 30 Days of Fall Devotions

Be hospitable to one another without complaint. 1Peter 4:9 Do you enjoy having friends over for lunch or hosting a neighborhood Bible study? Is your house where family gathers on Thanksgiving? Or, maybe you’re the one who opens her home for the Christmas cookie exchange? If you said yes to any of the above, chances are you have the gift of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 'Blessed...', children, children stories, kids Tagged With: autumn, fall, family, friends, godly parenting, hospitality, parenting, raising kids, teach kids

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Put Down That Book And Tell Your Kids A Family Story, Instead

Stories. We love them. In books. In movies. Tucked inside a magazine, it really doesn't matter. When you boil down pretty much anything from TV comedies or just bumping into a friend at the grocery store--it's their story they share to bring you up to date on their life or yours. Stories aren't just for entertainment. We do a great job as … [Read more...]

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Back to School Habits of a Great Mom

When my kids were really small I remember counting the days until summer was over. It's entirely possible that I made paper chains and tore one off every morning with my cup of coffee.  This photo on the right is an oldy but a goody from 2007. It was taken by my husband. You can tell by the 14ft of space above my head. This is my reaction after … [Read more...]

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I Taught My Son To Steal

"Mom, look what I got!" Samuel came home from school excited to share his new treasure. He walked towards me and unfurled a shiny white shirt. "I got it in lost and found at school today." He opened up the collar so I could see the name brand tag. "It's under armor. Isn't it cool?" "Is that your shirt?" I was confused. Samuel was our most … [Read more...]

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Redeeming Halloween

When Meghan was four, she was a witch for Halloween. And, what an adorable little witch she was. I’ve never been a big fan of scary movies or haunted houses. Unlike almost everyone I know, I haven’t seen The Excorcist and don’t plan to. I don’t like being afraid--which means I don’t want to pay for the experience, either. I’ll save you … [Read more...]

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