Above all I want my children to know they are loved by God. The love of Jesus and the many gifts He gives us transcend any earthly riches. Jesus gave His life so that we may find eternal life in heaven. God gave us each other here on earth to share in the journey. The Holy Spirit comforts and guides us as we travel through our days. We are truly never … [Read more...] about Jewel Hearts with Experience God
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Create a Sand Cross with Experience God
These sand crosses are simple to make and a lot of fun. They also carry a powerful message. Jesus knows what it is to hurt, to suffer, and to want what one cannot have! He understands and is there for us during our most trying times on earth. While kids glue and apply sand, take a moment to reflect on the many burdens Jesus is willing to carry for … [Read more...] about Create a Sand Cross with Experience God
Total Christmas Makeover – 31 Devotions to Celebrate With Purpose (Book Review)
Total Christmas Makeover 31 Devotions to Celebrate With Purpose by Melissa Spoelstra I've always loved Christmas. When I found out my husband and I were expecting, I immediately began to dream about all the wonderful traditions we would do as a family every December; gingerbread houses, holiday cookies, caroling, and of course midnight mass. It was a very rude awakening … [Read more...] about Total Christmas Makeover – 31 Devotions to Celebrate With Purpose (Book Review)
4 Great Crafts for Jesus Walks on Water
Our family has been learning more about the bible story where Jesus Walks on Water. We have also been focusing on recognizing that God cares about our worries. We started by memorizing one of my favorite bible verses. Don't worry about anything. Instead, pray about everything. Philippians 4:6 Experience God We are fortunate to be able to use … [Read more...] about 4 Great Crafts for Jesus Walks on Water
Think Again – Relief from the Burden of Introspection (Book Review)
"Correctly thinking highly of yourself means knowing that you are created in God's image. God's way to think lowly of yourself is to consider yourself the foremost of sinners and to consider others more important than yourself." Think Again Relief From the Burden of Introspection Jared Mellinger believes we have gotten a little carried away with decades of … [Read more...] about Think Again – Relief from the Burden of Introspection (Book Review)
