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Summer Goals for Family Fun & Growth – Part 1

“Be careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15,16 To accomplish an enjoyable and productive summer for your family begin by setting your goals now. Prayerfully consider each of the …

About Rhonda Ellis

Rhonda Ellis is a wife of 29 years, a homeschooling mom to 6, a blogger, writer, speaker. Her passion is mentoring women in ways that impact hearts and homes for Christ. Grab a cup of coffee or a Diet Coke (water is allowed these days too) and be a "back porch" friend with her.Come read her blog at cultivatingahome.com. It's a great place to laugh, cry, share friendships and transparent hearts while sharing deep conversations about our journey with the Lord. You can also join her facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheRhondaEllis

Tips for Family Bible Reading

by Molly Evert

* Read small portions at a time. Sometimes we read a chapter in the morning and another in the evening. * Don’t set a timetable when reading with young children. You probably won’t be able to complete the Bible in a year if your children …

About Molly Evert

Writer Molly Evert is a wife and homeschooling mom to 6 kids, who range in age from 2 to 18. She runs an educational website, My Audio School (http://www.myaudioschool.com), providing access to the best in children's audio literature. She also blogs at CounterCultural Mom (http://www.counterculturalmom.com) and CounterCultural School (http://www.counterculturalschool.com).

Love Lessons from the Family Pet

by Jan

“Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other, let us show the truth by our actions.” I John 3: 18 NLT Even after graduating from college, I still had much to learn. Thankfully, I also had a willing teacher: our family cat, …

About Jan Nellis

Jan Nellis is a happily married mom of five children, three of whom are still at home. She spends her free time rediscovering the lost domestic arts with an emphasis on health issues. An avid quilter, crocheter, hand-spinner and cook, her desire is to rekindle the ways of her grandmothers, blessing her friends and family. She has spoken at women’s groups on forgiveness, following God's plan for your life and the joys of living with God. She currently blogs at www.atinylittleripple.blogspot.com.

Covenant Eyes

by Molly Evert

I have made a covenant with my eyes. Job 31:1 The internet is a wonderful tool for ministry, education, networking and entertainment. But it also poses significant dangers. Thanks to the home computer and the internet, the pornography industry is growing by leaps and bounds. …

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Family Movie Night: City of Ember

by Carla Anne Coroy

City of Ember, DVDBy 20th Century Fox Jeanne Duprau’s best-selling novel comes to life in this heart-thumping adventure for your whole family. When an underground city’s generator fails, the glittering street lamps fade—along with the residents’ dreams. Following clues from ancient Builders, can two teens …

About Carla Anne Coroy

Carla Anne can be described in one word: passionate. After just a few minutes with her it is evident that her biggest passion is people. Carla Anne is an accomplished Christian author, speaker and business woman. Her favourite way to spend her free time is hanging out with her 8 kids (an even mix of sons, daughters, and in-laws) and many family “add-ons”. In winter you can find her cheering for her local hockey team and in summer she’ll be on the beach!

Molly’s Favorite Sites

by Molly Evert

Food Tidings exists to simplify the process of organizing meals for friends or family members in a transitional time of life. Food Tidings allows you to post days needed for meals, your friend’s address, allergies, likes, etc. and is a common site where people can …

About Molly Evert

Praying About 2010 Priorities

by Rhonda

Life hectic? Slow the pace down this week to carve out time to pray over your 2010 priorities. It’s important for you and me to know the Lord’s priorities for this point in our lives. He has a plan for investing our time, talents, and energy …

About Rhonda Ellis

The Days After Christmas

by Beba Schlottmann

Last week, my parents left to go back home after spending the holidays with us. I have been busy back at work and getting the house in order after having a house full of people. Funny, when the house is full it is noisy and …

About Beba Schlottmann

Beba Schlottmann is an exuberant worshiper whose passion comes from a deeply-rooted relationship with Jesus Christ and a love for diverse styles of music and cultures. Moving to the states at age 12 from Puerto Rico, Beba graduated from West Coast Christian College in Fresno, CA. She is the president of Women on the Move, a ministry of the Lawrenceville Church of God. Beba also serves as a worship leader, teacher, interpreter and as a mentor. Beba's involvement in mission work has taken her to Europe, Central America and the Caribbean where she has served as a speaker, teacher, worship leader and interpreter. Beba's pride and joy are the men in her life, her husband Brian and their two boys, Matthew and Julian. She enjoys traveling, writing, reading, singing, and hosting international friends. Her not-so-secret indulgences include coffee and any flavor of Milka chocolate. You can visit her blog or Facebook profile to find out more about Beba.

Power in a Special Plate

by Rhonda

Special Day Plate, Inspirational Perhaps you have a You Are Special plate. If not, run–don’t walk, and get one today! My family’s special plate is red with the words You Are Special Today printed along the rim. Some families have special birthday plates or maybe …

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Testimony of Faithfulness

by Beckie

My husband and I knew the heartache of losing a loved one through a car accident while we were still college sweet hearts. I received the call late one night: my stepsister had been tragically killed only six days after her twentieth birthday. My husband …

About Beckie Stewart

Beckie Stewart has been married to her college sweetheart for almost 25 years. They have five children, the youngest adopted from Kazakhstan. She loves Jesus and discipling others to love Him too. She enjoys writing, reading, scrapbooking, and watching the Lord work in prayer. Her writings can also be read on Exploring Adoption, Mommies Magazine, and Ministry-to-Children.