There was nothing out of the ordinary this past Sunday night. A beautiful dinner at a fun new restaurant, a bath full of four joyful boys, and bedtime reading snuggles. Once the light was turned off I leaned across Price to whisper a prayer in Quade’s ear. “Dear Lord, Thank you for Quade. Thank you for how ...
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Folding Paper for Clean Water {some girls I’d like you to meet}
First of all…the winner of the “Be Still” video is…Helen! I’ve sent you an email Helen, let me know if you got it. For those of you who didn’t win, remember you can go to the online store and for $1 you can watch the 20 minute video, for $7 you can download the video, for $9 you get the DVD. ...
Water Gun Target Practice
Okay, so I know I wasn’t going to post this week…but this idea just happened. Hoping it helps you with over-tired, candy-filled, post-4th of July kiddos. My boys LOVE their water guns, but they don’t love to get shot in the face with water. In the past, to give them a productive goal, we’ve set up recycled trash as a target to aim at instead of ...
How Childhood Games Reveal Your God-given Ministry
What did you like to play as a child? Our women’s minister asked us this question. Years ago a seminary professor asked her the same question. She remembered lining her siblings up in chairs & teaching them while her mother cooked dinner. She loved to teach. Yet years of abusive relationships & discouragement ...
Teaching our children to be amused
The other night I attended a parenting seminar at my son’s classical Christian school. What I love about his school is how intentional they are in their approach to educating and training children. I also appreciate their counter-cultural perspective. However, as a mom of three young children I often make choices that aren’t intentional and frequently follow culture. So I always brace myself before these seminars. ...
My {in process} Story
Heather I am humbled. I just happened across this this morning. Well actually I’m sure God placed it in my path to inspire us today. Last night we prayed for endurance and focus on this project. Clearly God responded through your words of kindness and encouragement above! Thank you Heather. The Girls will also be doing an origami workshop and trunk on December 1 at the Crow Collection of Asian Art from 10 to 2. Thank you for your support!
oh Deborah, so thankful you were encouraged! Thanks for letting everyone know about the workshop on December 1st…what a great idea (many hands make work light). More than anything thank you for “honking” and introducing yourselves into our world…just down the street.
How precious is this post!
Yesterday I was thinking if my daughters were too young to start learning God’s word, they are 4 and 7. And how i could start to help them.
Now I understand that it is never to early to start living in God. I just have only to sort out how to start with them and God.
Cheers
Maddsalena
Definitely never to early to start learning God’s word! Do your daughters know English as well? The Seeds Family Worship CDs are a great resource for memorizing Scripture. “The Jesus Storybook Bible” is a great way to introduce your girls to God’s great big plan. “What’s in the Bible” CDs are a wealth of information about the Old Testament, Church History, etc.
Unfortunately they do not know english yet… I will start to teach the big one, 7, this year….. but I think it will be a great exercise to hear cd’s
Thank you for your advices.
Cheers
Maddalena
Withers Elementary Moms in Prayer kids are doing a “Lemon Aid” stand this Saturday to benefit the same organization. Please come by 11115 Dwarf Circle Dallas, TX 75229 from 10-12 and 3-5 if you want to make a difference! Below is a video showing what we’re doing (or look up Lemon Aid for Living Water International on You Tube if the link doesn’t work). The actual “stand” seen in the video is making its way around Dallas to different groups of kids. http://youtu.be/pblLGl87QQ4
Holly, I LOVE this!! Alison Ryan’s son and some of his friends were the ones who started this after they heard that Isabelle and her sister had raised (at that time only $10,000, now it’s over $23,000.) Not wanting to be outdone by a couple of girls, these young boys have started their own movement and are being the hands and feet of Christ here on earth. Go out and support these young boys as they raise money to bring water to the thirsty. You can also check out another fun video at http://youtu.be/3dF04IEaRnk
This is awesome and amazing!!