Poor Thanksgiving. He kind of gets the shaft when it comes to attention. Halloween ends, and according to retail stores, Christmas begins. Thanksgiving and November seem to be overlooked at times or at least rushed so the Holiday season can begin. I think it is quite ironic where Thanksgiving … Read More
Why the Ornament Exchange?
Each year moms from our local area get together for an ornament exchange. Here are some of the results... They're beautiful, and so creative. When I met with these moms initially, there was some worry and hesitation. Many of them said, "I'm not creative. I'm not really an artist. I don't … Read More
Alive forever more! (Sixth Easter devotional)
"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." Matthew 28:6 Woohoo! We have made it to the very last and best part of the Easter story! Up from the grave He arose... Why is it such a big deal that Jesus rose from the grave? Other than the obvious, … Read More
The “UnEaster” Basket (and Basket Filler Ideas)
I'm so excited to introduce you today to my friend Heather and the meaningful way she does Easter baskets with her four boys. She calls it the "UnEaster" basket because the focus is not on the Easter bunny but on Jesus' forgiveness and the blessings He gives each one of us as His children. … Read More
Fill those eggs with The Story!
Who doesn't like to hunt for eggs? Along with candy, we like to fill eggs with things that tell the Easter story. You may have heard of the Resurrection eggs. These are similar but filled with some things you may be able to find around the house and can duplicate for multiple eggs and … Read More
Christ Died for Us (Fifth Easter devotional)
"But here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 It can be a hard concept to understand what sin "can do" to a person but it is especially difficult to explain to children. Last year my pastor spoke on Psalm 40 and gave me a powerful … Read More
Music and DVDs to add to your Easter experience!
Our family loves music and loves to watch movies together. Music has impacted all of us. My kids and I have learned Scripture, and hidden truths about God and who He says we are through the power of song. It's just so easy too! While we're in the house working or playing, in the car driving, … Read More
A Prayer in the Garden (Fourth Easter Devotional)
"Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” Mark 14: 36 We have reached a turning point in the story of Jesus. We are now entering the time of Jesus' suffering, and it is hard to read and hard to talk about. It's … Read More
The Last Supper (Third Easter devotional)
Six years ago my husband's family decided to have a "Peep Diorama" contest at our annual Easter egg hunt. My husband really got into it and created this. Can you tell which one is Judas? It is only fitting that I share this because we are delving into the story of the Last Supper in our third … Read More
Our Easter Library
Our favorite Easter books!! We have been working hard to find and share with you some great books to add to your Easter experience. Here's my daughter, my research assistant, at the bookstore taking this task very seriously. It was not work for us at ALL though in that … Read More
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