Go beyond just reading the Bible. Verse mapping means getting real about studying the Bible. More than simply reading a verse or Scripture passage, it means using Bible study tools to research what you’ve just read in the Bible—to learn more about what God is saying to you and how you can apply his Word to your life today. So grab your journal, pens, Bible, and concordance and get started today! Verse Mapping 101 There are five simple steps to verse map. Choose: Select … [Read more...]
Blessed Printable Gratitude Journal Page – Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day
As we get closer to St. Patrick's Day, it's a great time to set aside time to write down all the blessings that God has given me. Practicing gratitude is good for your mental health and when you can involve your kids - even better. Start good habits together with your kids now. Being thankful for the things you have is a great place to start. I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.Psalm 9: 1 Printable Gratitude Journal Page To help … [Read more...]
Goliath Must Fall For Young Readers!
This past year has been a difficult one for our families and kids. Living through a global pandemic, not going out like we once did, physical distancing and masking have all taken their toll haven't they? That is why this new book from Louie Giglio is perfect for the times we are living in. This book can help our kids overcome the giants of fear, anxiety and anger in 2021! Louie Giglio, the director of the Passion Movement that has reached more than a million young people, shares Goliath … [Read more...]
Need Hope This Year? Watch Faith Under Fire Movie
As we are nearing the end of 2020, would you like to watch a new film that offers hope while providing honest representations of the struggle to have faith amidst suffering? This holiday season I encourage you to watch Faith Under Fire. Featuring Dean Cain (Superman) and Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, God’s Not Dead). Has your family been affected by cancer? If you've followed along with our family lifestyle blog for a while, you know that my sister-in-law is living with terminal brain cancer. Almost … [Read more...]
Choosing Him This Advent Season
View this post on Instagram A post shared by LaVonne Long (@lavonnelong) This week, I am reading an Advent devotional in the YouVersion Bible app. As we are now into the final month of 2020, I am feeling a little broken, beaten up, and non-motivated to do almost anything. With a pandemic, lockdowns, so much time at home, masking, social distancing, deciding when and where to travel, wondering who is being careful, deciding to go back to school or not – all the things just feel so … [Read more...]
NIV Beautiful Word Coloring Bible for Girls Gift Set
This a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. Created especially for girls ages 8 to 12, this beautiful Bible, sticker sheets and coloring pencil set provides the tools for young artists to express themselves. Girls will get creative through coloring and journaling in the NIV Beautiful Word™ Coloring Bible for Girls. Included are pencils to color, blend and shade the detailed line art surrounding hundreds of inspiring verses. This Bible gift set is perfect for … [Read more...]
Butterfly Box: A Christian Women Subscription Box
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. Do you subscribe to any subscription boxes? I love subscription boxes. It's fun to get a variety of different products you might not otherwise purchase. Did you know there was a subscription box for Christian women? I was sent an awesome box from Butterfly Box to review. Inside the box was a book from a popular Christian author, a beautiful prayer journal, a prayer bracelet, and really nice tea. This box is a perfect box for the women … [Read more...]