A while back I had my interest peaked by a Pinterest article entitled "10 Things Productive Moms Do Before 10 AM." Desiring to be productive (intentional) with the time that God has given me, I clicked hoping to glean a few tips. While I found a couple of ideas intriguing, I was saddened to see what I feel is most important to productive days ...
FREE Salvation Certificates and Celebrations Ideas for Children
The greatest joy that a parent or teacher can ever have is walking a child through the process of giving his or her life to Jesus. A time when, with child-like faith, the child professes that he or she is a sinner and needs forgiveness (Romans 10:9-10). Because there is no greater celebration than when a sinner comes to Jesus (Luke 15:10), ...
Do You Have a Parenting Plan Based on the Bible?
Last week the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook groups were filled with discipline and parenting questions. A lot of why's and how's were discussed. My heart breaks for so many of you because discipline used to be "easy." When a child deliberately disobeyed, a consequence followed. Then, through an evolution of minds, the line got wavy and suddenly ...
4 Year Curriculum, 2nd Edition: Now Available
From the moment the news was released last week, we have struggled to keep up with orders! The response to the remodeled 4 Year Curriculum has been amazing. And I understand why! God has put together our best curriculum yet. Here is a quick peak at a few of the exciting details. Teaching Tips The new 4 Year Curriculum Guide is ...
New Testament Chronological Reading Plan
A year ago I shared an opportunity for you to join me on a journey reading through the key chapters of the Bible in chronological order. Over 500 people finished this 365-day plan with me last week! Since then, I have had many people express disappointment that they were unable to join us, or they started and life got in the way causing them to ...
Send a Hug: Activity for Kids
I saw this idea on social media and immediately fell in love with the opportunity that it provides for families during this time. Self-Portrait Hug The idea is to trace the child's body (from waist up) allowing the child to decorate it. Then, mail this "hug" to someone you love. Supplies only require large paper (e.g. butcher ...
Do You Feel Invisible Right Now?
He sees you. He sees the disappointments you had over the plans of celebrating Easter with your family. He sees you doing the dishes for the umpteenth time. He sees you folding laundry when you want to be reading a book. He sees you wipe those tears when you wish someone would wipe yours. He sees you as beautiful even if you don't ...
Old Testament Chronological Reading Plan
A year ago I shared an opportunity for you to join me on a year-long journey reading through the key chapters of the Bible in chronological order. Over 500 people, along with me, will be finishing this reading plan soon. And boy, has it been amazing. But don't just take my word for it. I learned that it’s not as difficult as you would ...
How to Help Your Children Understand Easter (Free Activities)
Easter is a pretty big deal at ABCJesusLovesMe and on this blog. And for good reason! It’s the holiday that we celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of our Savior. But Easter can be a tough holiday to explain to children. Between the Easter bunny, loads of candy, Easter baskets, and Easter egg ...
Got Worries?
A quick trip to Walmart confirmed all that I had read on Facebook. No toilet paper.No Lysol wipes.And very limited supplies of bread, eggs, and hand soap. Panic, fear, and worry or wise preparation? It's a fine line. How To Give God Your Worry A while back my mom shared with me an idea that she heard at Bible ...