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30 Days of Serving & Sharing: Faithfulness & Joy
by Sally Matheny Today we’ll relish the last portion of our four-part series, 30 Days of Serving & Sharing: Faithfulness & Joy. If you missed the previous posts, they offer a total of sixty ideas of family activities. I’ve included the links to those at the bottom. Serving with Faithfulness “It is only by fidelity in little things that a true and constant love of God can be distinguished from a passing fervor of spirit.” -Francois Fenelon November is typically a month when people pause with more thoughts of thankfulness. The challenge here was to couple that attitude with action. We’re grateful for food, so some have shared groceries with…
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30 Days of Serving & Sharing: Patience & Self-Control
by Sally Matheny We’re delving into our next portion of 30 Days of Serving & Sharing. The focus this week is on patience and self-control. Oh, mercy! Perhaps I should have asked someone else to guest blog for me on this one. Patience “The ability to remain calm when dealing with a difficult or annoying situation, task, or person,” – the kids’ definition from Merriam-Webster.com Self-control “The restraint exercised over one’s own impulses, emotions, or desires.” -Merriam-Webster.com Let’s gather the family and discuss ways we can serve and share with others that may require our patience and self-control. This is where sacrificial giving comes in. Here are a few ideas…
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30 Days of Serving and Sharing: Peace & Hope
This post is the second part of our series, 30 Days of Serving and Sharing: Peace & Hope. This post offers over fifteen ideas for your family on ways to share a little peace and hope. Peace and Hope It’s something everyone wants . . . everyone needs. How on earth can we possibly offer something of such significance to someone else? “The Lord doesn’t ask about your ability, only your availability; and, if you prove your dependability, the Lord will increase your capability.” -Author Unknown Gather your family and talk about the people you know who need hope and peace. When you serve others, the Lord may provide an…
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MY CHRISTMAS ABC’s Christian Book Review
by Sally Matheny Christmas will be here before you know it so today I’m sharing a Christian book review of the MY CHRISTMAS ABC’s board book. My one-year-old grandson will LOVE this book for Christmas! The Details The rounded corners are nice since he tends to put everything in his mouth right now. The book is a nice square size, measuring eight-by-eight inches. The twenty, sturdy pages are filled with beautiful, full-color illustrations. A few objects on each page are sprinkled with a fine, iridescent glitter. Multiethnic people are represented. The face of the baby Jesus is not white but is light brown. Also, Santa Claus, elves,…
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TEENY SWEENEY AND THE MUSTACHE CASH: Christian Book Review (Giveaway)
The best of intentions can twist into a sticky mess as quick as double-sided tape in a dog's hair, especially if you’re Tweeny Sweeney, and you’re looking for some mustache cash! Enjoy this book review of TEENY SWEENEY AND THE MUSTACHE CASH.
