I needed to memorize this verse as a reminder to my heart (and my boys) that God's law is not burdensome. Burdensome can be a difficult word for little ones so we thought of some synonyms. When something is a burden it means that it's hard to carry, it can wear you down like carrying a heavy load. ...
Read More about Obedience Bible Verse
Blog
LOVE Bible Verse
Using pictures with preschoolers gives them an opportunity to write God's word on their heart before they can even read! Be sure and record your child on Day 1 of learning the memory verse and the last day of the month. Their progress is truly incredible. ...
Read More about LOVE Bible Verse
Children’s Books About Being Humble
The concept of being humble seems more challenging to teach my little ones than previous WOW words such as obedience and courage which are very straight forward. But I am beginning to realize that perhaps at the preschool age, we are simply laying a foundation for a humble future. Teaching ...
Read More about Children’s Books About Being Humble
Introducing Humility + Bible Verse
"I'm the BEST!"
Is this phrase thrown around at your house? I lose track of how many times each day, I hear these words shouted from one child to another. And while I am all about self confidence, I think there is a better way.
Humble. I originally chose this word, with my older boys in ...
Read More about Introducing Humility + Bible Verse
Rediscover JOY
There are lots of ways we experience joy...for me it's a campfire on a chilly night, playing trucks with the boys, stomping around in the creek, and simply just being with family and friends!
But what is the source of our joy?
The miracle of Jesus' birth shares with us the secret to ...
Read More about Rediscover JOY
Reflections on Gentleness
We often pray that the Holy Spirit would be at work in us growing this fruit of the spirit that we so long to possess and in turn share with others. But growth is difficult, and so often goes unnoticed until we see the "fruit" days, months, or even years later.
As I read Paul's words from 1 ...
Read More about Reflections on Gentleness