This post is brought to you by Ideals Books and Fly By Promotions. Last year, we added a new book to our must-read list of Christmas books and I am very excited to add this beautiful book, The First Christmas Night to our must-read holiday list. About The First Christmas Night The First Christmas Night is a beautiful retelling of the birth of Jesus on that joyous night in Bethlehem so long ago. The poem begins with the arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem and winds though Christ’s … [Read more...]
Handprint Easter Chick Preschool Craft
This week we read a story about a grandmother and granddaughter who were feeding the chickens. The hen just had chicks and the granddaughter could not see them under the wings. Grandma explained that the momma chick protected her little chicks under her wings when they were frightened, or when it was cold. She then shared a Bible verse from Psalm 91 - which my Princess and I are learning this week: He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings... Psalm 91:4 NLT We … [Read more...]
Following Christ in Arkansas
We have had two small seminars this year. Two small towns with two small crowds. When you are moving your family around, missing out on family events and cultivating friendships, having a small seminar can be difficult. I try not to think, "I am displacing my family for this?" But it is a frequent thought in my head. Shame faced a peek around hoping God understands my frustration. Then, I am reminded how my husband's life was changed and my life as well by The Message of an awesome God. {I am … [Read more...]
Christian Easter Fun
It is important in our family to keep the message of a Risen Savior - Jesus Christ - in our Easter holiday. While, we do have a lot of fun with friends and family having an Easter party with baskets and egg hunts and new clothes we love to find new ways to incorporate Jesus in our day of festivities. I found some great ideas that I wanted to share with you all. Ways to keep Jesus a part of Easter. Christian Easter Fun Ideas You can also find some Easter printables for your kids to … [Read more...]
Late Night Blogging Part 2
I am trying to catch up on my scrapbook. I have only finished through April of 2008. So tonight I worked on it for a little bit. Isabella had other plans though. She wanted to look at all the pages. She loves pictures, especially when she recognizes the people. Tonight she recognized Grandpa and Grandma from a page I did from March 2008 - their 30th anniversary page. So I told her that it was Grandpa and Grandma and she leaned down and kissed the picture of them holding her. How … [Read more...]
