Christian Parenting
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Make Jesus the Center of Every Family Celebration
Bible teacher, speaker, and author, Kathy Howard, guest posts on how to make Jesus the center of every family celebration. "A few years ago, while speaking at a ladies’ Christmas event, something unexpected happened. I had planned to read portions of the Christmas story from Matthew and Luke. But as I began to read . . ."
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HEIRLOOM: Devotional Book Review {& Giveaway}
In order to leave a legacy, you’ve got to own it first. You’ll find inspiration for doing that in HEIRLOOM: Living and Leaving a Legacy of Faith, written by Kathy Howard. This devotional book review includes a giveaway, and the book would make a lovely gift for someone special . . .
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TALKING WITH YOUR KIDS ABOUT JESUS: {Review & Gift Certificate Giveaway}
TALKING WITH YOUR KIDS ABOUT JESUS: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent MUST HAVE is written to be read by parents. Teens are encouraged to read it as well. In addition, it’s tailored to promote discussions between parents and younger children. It’s nice this book is so adaptable. Parents have voiced their concerns to me about how to teach their children to with biblical accuracy. They also want to know how they can help their kids engage in meaningful conversations about their faith with others. Published by BakerBooks in March 2020, I decided to buy this 320-page paperback book after seeing the title pop up in several online Christian mom groups.…
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Spiritual Birthdays
Guest blogger, Gayle Veitenheimer shares three reasons why we should celebrate spiritual birthdays. Scripture and celebration ideas are included. "I never knew when I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Certainly not the exact date. But I always wished I could. A spiritual birthday is worth celebrating . . ."
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How to Prepare Our Little Girls Now for Their Future Weddings
When my daughters were little, they received a treasure for their imaginations—a container full of dress-up costumes, including the ever-popular wedding dress. Do you have a pint-size princess bride twirling through your home? Delightful giggles bubble out as she waves from the top of the sofa—I mean, her horse-drawn carriage. Perhaps she shares with you all the magnificent details of her royal wedding. Savor these sweet imaginative moments. Because there's a fine crack between glass slippers and reality. Unless there's a fairy godmother or a rich grandmother in the story, you may not be able to make your little girl’s fairytale wedding dreams come true. Fear not. I have four…
