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Mom Tips: Christmas Week Three

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 The Wise Woman Builds Her Spirit Give yourself permission to indulge in your favorite treats. You know you’re going to do it anyway, ...

Shepherd’s Meal Tradition

Hey Mamas! Here’s a fun, interactive way to give your children a taste of the excitement of Jesus’ birth and His loving sacrifice for us: Begin a Shepherd’s Meal tradition. Putting yourself in the place of the shepherds on the night Jesus was born adds another beautiful perspective to the Christmas story. Materials: • Bible  • A blanket  • Candles ...

Birthday Cake for Jesus

Allowing your kids to make a birthday cake for Jesus is something that they will be sure to remember, and the symbolism of this cake will teach them truths they will hopefully never forget! Make this cake as easy as you can! Use cake mix or even buy a pre-made round chocolate cake with white frosting. Buy frosting already in ...

Mom Tips: Christmas Week Two

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 The Wise Woman Builds Her Spirit Think of a Christmas hymn that touches your heart. Print or write out the lyrics, and read ...

Grandma Weakly’s Pumpkin Pie

My husband had the sweetest grandmother I have ever known! Mona Weakly loved the Lord and loved people. I frequently received hand-written letters in the most beautiful cursive I have ever seen! She wrote of her simple life and what was happening in her world with such love and care. She loved me like I was her own granddaughter. Grandma ...

Cool Christmas Science

Fun Christmas Science Projects that Point to Jesus! Jesus Gives Living Water Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him ...

Mom Tips: Christmas Week One

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 The Wise Woman Builds Her Spirit Make time in your schedule for regular Bible study and prayer this Christmas season. Holiday busyness can ...

Pepparkakor Cookies (Ginger Cookies)

St. Lucia Day is a Swedish holiday on December 13th. Because of the long, cold, dark winters, Swedes welcome this holiday of light. Legend tells us of a lovely, Christian girl from Sicily who risked her life in order to feed the persecuted Christians who were hiding in the catacombs. Because her tray was so filled with provisions, she needed ...

Christmas Kindness Challenge

Mama, do your kids need some encouragement in the area of pursuing kindness? I know mine sure do! Kindness isn’t always a natural response and it is so good to intentionally teach our children to chase after kindness each and every day! Christmas happens to be a fabulous time to remind our kids of the kindness Jesus has shown to ...

Mom Tips: Thanksgiving

The Mom Tips are designed to help you to grow closer to Jesus, offer new ideas to help you to grow in your relationships with your husband and children, and establish a Christ-centered home. At the beginning of each week, simply pray about which tips to try and check them off as you accomplish them. Completing them all or doing ...

10 Scriptures to Pray This Thanksgiving

Grab the Printable for these scriptures HERE! Psalm 118:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 118:24 – “The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.” Ephesians 5:20 – “Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus ...

Thankfulness Photo Scavenger Hunt

Thankfulness Photo Scavenger Hunt Do you need a fun activity your kids can do while you make Thanksgiving dinner or spend time visiting with family? Have a Photo Scavenger Hunt! Print off the Thankfulness Photo Scavenger Hunt HERE! Grab a camera of some sort for each child or split up into teams and let the Thanksgiving fun begin! Give each team ...