Everyday Thanksgiving
In the month of October three new members were added to my extended family. Our nephew and his wife had a beautiful baby boy. Our niece and her husband adopted a son from Korea and brought him home to meet … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Family Activities
Harvest and Halloween Books for Christian Families
This charming story for children illustrates how a loving farmer can turn a simple pumpkin into a simply glorious sight. Liz Curtis Higgs weaves a beautiful parable as the farmer picks out a special pumpkin from his garden, and scoops … Continue reading →
Christian Children’s Books for Halloween
Whatever your attitude toward Halloween, you can find a colorful Christian children’s book to turn your family’s attention to what matters most: knowing and following God. Let’s Shine Jesus’ Light on Halloween isn’t a book about evangelism. Instead, it shows … Continue reading →
Handling Halloween
A lot of folks don’t celebrate Halloween these days. Frankly, I get it, and I’m not a huge fan myself. For me, it’s not so much about religious convictions as it is that I don’t like the idea of mixing … Continue reading →
Reviving the Mealtime Prayer
In many homes, as the family gathers around the table to share a meal, heads bow and eyes close in preparation for the mealtime prayer. Some families hold hands while Mom or Dad ask the blessing on the food. Sometimes children … Continue reading →
How to Raise a Child Who Helps
We’ve all seen them, kids who clear their plates from the table and take them to the sink without complaint. Children who take out the trash without being told. Kids who genuinely seem to enjoy helping. How does that happen? A freak … Continue reading →