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Encouraging Kids To Know God’s Word

“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” Psalm 119:11 There are many wonderful ways you can help your children desire to know God’s Word and draw closer to Him, even at a very young age. For many children, their exposure to faith outside of the church walls is limited to mealtime and ...

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G. A. Henty in WWII

Wait a minute, Henty died in 1903. The Second World War began in 1939. A number of years ago I attended the North American meeting of the G. A. Henty Society, a Henty gathering in South Carolina where we met a number of people from across the US, Canada, and the UK. The two-day event provided a number of diverse ...

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8 Great Reasons To Study History With Your Kids This Year

History is a great window into the past. It allows us to peek into an era or time, often long ago, where our forefathers walked. Adding a deeper study of history to your child’s education will allow them to better relate to the people and cultures around them. It may even help them change the world! There are many other ...

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Back-To-School Hacks For Every Family

Ready or not, here it comes …It’s just about time to head back to school! Whatever school might look like in your family – public school, private school, homeschool, or even college – we’ve got some tips and tricks to help your family get back into the school year swing with ease. Color Coordinate Multiple children in different grade levels ...

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3 Must Haves for Your New School Year

The new school year is just around the corner! That means moms are making plans for a great year of learning. But even with the optimism and energy that comes with a new year, it’s easy to become overwhelmed when planning. What to include? What to leave out? The most important question to ask yourself is… What do you absolutely ...

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Beginning Again: The Hope Of The Gospel

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Romans 15:13 Late summer is the time that families begin to turn their attention away from summer and vacations to consider the beginning of another new school year. There is excitement and ...

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How To: Raising Compassionate Kids

When it comes to teaching love and kindness, you are your child’s primary teacher. Children learn compassion over time and through much practice and opportunity. With so much turmoil and hatred in the world today, it seems more important than ever to teach our children to be kind, loving, and compassionate people. Thankfully, these lessons can be taught each day ...

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3 Things To Do Now For a Smoother School Year

By the time summer vacation rolls around, everyone is ready for a break – including mom! But after several weeks of unstructured fun, most people start to turn their thoughts toward the upcoming school year. While you have all the freedom of the summer, consider doing a few things now that can make for a much smoother school year. Take ...

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Take A Bite Out Of Summer

We all need a break from the hectic pace of life once in awhile. A summertime picnic is a fun and easy way to break away from the daily drudge and relax together as a family, even if only for a little while. Here are 10 creative ways to take your picnic to the next level. Plan a secret picnic ...

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The History Behind Our Star-Spangled Celebrations

Independence Day, also affectionately known as The Fourth of July, is anything but your average holiday. From pool parties and backyard barbecues with family and friends, to fun parades and flashy fireworks displays, the holiday is the epitome of the American “go big or go home” way of life. But have you ever stopped to ponder just why we love ...

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