Do I Really Dare to Let God
Dirt poor and illiterate, Lewis Williams had no idea the course his life would take when he asked Christ into his heart. It was the late 1700s and neighbors knew something was different –Christ brought a complete change in Lewis. His newfound faith led him to a Methodist church in Wales where he was asked, “If Jesus Christ asked you to do some work for Him, would you do it?” Williams, twenty-four years old answered, “Oh yes, whatever Jesus required of {Read More}
Book Review: Chronicles of the Kings
* Affiliate links included. Do you ever read the Old Testament and wonder what in the world they are talking about? Why would the children of Israel not see where their bad choices were taking them? Or maybe you are like me and know so little of the culture of the time that it is hard to understand the whole picture of their lives. Chronicles of the Kings is a series of historical fiction books where Lynn Austin took the {Read More}
Faith and Family Building Apps
When my kids were little (infants & toddlers) it seemed I had time to listen to Christian programming such as Focus on the Family daily. Crazy I know. Now, with elementary to college-aged, there doesn’t seem to be a moment — a quiet moment at least — for much of anything. Certainly not time to schedule in a radio broadcast at specific times of the day. Thank the good Lord for podcasts! I love being able to fit in a podcast {Read More}
Chocolate Play Dough
A fun way to encourage learning is to use play dough–with the great scent of chocolate–to form letters or numbers. Have older children create a fun picture or even reproduce a form that you’ve made. It is also a great way to teach shapes. Learning can be fun and the summer is a great time try some creative learning techniques. Chocolate Play Dough 1 ¼ cups plain flour ½ cup cocoa ½ cup salt ½ Tablespoon cream of tartar 1 {Read More}
When Life Is Raining Down
During a particularly trying time in my life, I stopped to examine the many things going wrong. How could my Heavenly Father allow these awful things to crowd my previously comfortable existence? In exasperation, I looked heavenward with my tear-streaked face and gasped, “When it rains, it pours, and God, I’m getting all wet!” Within my soul I felt His steady, comforting voice calmly say, “Yes, but just wet enough to slip and fall to your knees.” Things suddenly {Read More}
Building Faith Muscles
How much money do you think is spent each year in building the body? There are fitness centers in most towns and athletic training facilities in most schools. Even many churches have work out facilities. But how much do we put into working out our faith? Athletic trainers tell us that building our bodies is a matter of daily replication of toning exercises. You start with smaller weights then gradually build to heavier weights once you can do many reps {Read More}
Tried, Refined and Purified
Tried, Refined and Purified For You, O God, have proved us; You have tried us as silver is tried, refined, and purified.” Psalm 66:10 Amplified Bible How is silver refined? How was it refined in Biblical times? A silver smith holds a piece of silver over the fire and allows it to heat up. The silver needs to be held in the middle of the fire where the flames are the hottest as to burn {Read More}
Flip-Flop Cupcakes
Inspired by yesterday’s post, Walking it Out, today I want to share a fun summer dessert, Flip-Flop Cupcakes. The kiddos will enjoy them and, let’s face it, the adults will too! You will need… Cupcakes (already frosted) Keebler Vienna Cookies Air Heads Xtremes sweet and sour candy (or another similar candy for the straps) Directions… Slip a knife between one cookie and the crème to separate. These type cookies don’t pull apart neatly like an Oreo, so the knife helps {Read More}
Walking it Out
* Affiliate Links I love what Beth Moore writes in her new Bible study entitled, Children of the Day. She writes, “Come walk with Me. Even with a limp. That’s what Jacob did (Gen. 32:31). Even in the fire. That’s what Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego did (Dan. 3:25). Even when we feel like all hope is gone and no one came through…Come walk with Me, whatever shape you’re in, no matter how wounded or bruised. Just bring Me your whole {Read More}
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