The boys are loving to rip open their ‘mission’ for the day each morning as we discover new ways to give, serve and love those around us this month. Today’s mission was to SMILE… At everyone! We discussed how a simple hello and a big smile can be such a precious gift to someone. For […]
Holidays
Our Advent Countdown: Learning How to Give, Serve, Love
Yesterday was the start of our advent celebrations… We delved into our Truth in the Tinsel advent devotional. As we talked about how Jesus was the LIGHT who came and shone into a world drowning in darkness, we also read (Matt 5:14-16) and sang about how when God has rescued us, cleaned our hearts, he has […]
Labor Day Learning
I cannot believe that September is right around the corner… This summer has just sped along. It hasn’t felt as hot this year. I can’t decide it that is because I’m just not pregnant this summer or because we’ve been creative about enjoying some outdoor time even during these hot summer months. With Labor Day […]
Painting and Pinning Patriotism
With Independence Day right around the corner, the boys asked to repeat both of these activities that we did back in April when studying the American War for Independence. We love watercoloring. I like it because the mess is minimal and the boys like it because of the flexibility they have with varying the depth […]
Truth in the Tinsel: A Review
Using holidays to point my children to Jesus is very important to me. That’s why we’ve made such a big deal about Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, Ascension Day and even Valentine’s and St. Patricks’s Day in the past. They’ve all served to provide an exciting opportunity to be purposeful in drawing their attention to the Lord. There […]
Cultivating Christ at Christmas
I’ve found is that in order to have a peaceful, thoughtful experience I must: First PRAY. I want this to be a meaningful time for my family. In order for my hopes to become a reality, it is important to pray and ask God what He wants us to focus on at this time. […]