Tired of doubting yourself or feeling like a failure? Check out these 10 "Who I Am in Christ" Bible verses for a new perspective! A few weeks ago, my son mentioned to me that a few boys were picking on him at recess. Apparently they were calling him names, and it made him sad. As his momma, I hate that he has to go through that. But I also realize that it's a part of growing up, and that it's my job as his momma -- not to take all the bullies away -- but to teach him how to deal with them appropriately. So I asked him a question: "So, if these kids said the sky was purple, would it automatically make it purple? Just because they said so?" "No..." "No! Of course not. Just because they say something doesn't mean it's true. It just means that they're mean, and learn more...
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How to Parent Grown Children Living in Sin
As a Christian parent, do you have an adult child living a sinful lifestyle? Here's some practical advice on how to parent grown children living in sin. A few weeks ago, I received an email from a reader who was very upset. Her adult child has chosen to follow a sinful lifestyle and she wanted to know how to parent grown children Biblically. She didn't want to alienate her daughter, but she didn't want to just sit by either. So she emailed me for advice. As sad as it is, I'm sure this reader is far from alone in her frustration. Dealing with adult children can be very difficult for many of us. No matter how wonderful or terrible we all are as Christian parents, when our children reach the adult stage and go out on their own, their choices are theirs to make, and they learn more...
National Day of Prayer Prayer Guide – Updated for 2020!
This National Day of Prayer Prayer Guide was co-written by Gina of GinaMPoirier.com and Brittany of EquippingGodlyWomen.com. This Spring, our country (the US) will celebrate National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Originally signed into law in 1952, National Day of Prayer is a day when people of all faiths are asked to pray for our nation. Title 36, Section 119 of US law states: "The President shall issue each year a proclamation designating the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals." This means the National Day of Prayer isn't just a fun holiday -- The President is legally required to sign a proclamation encouraging Americans to pray learn more...
He is Risen! Empty Tomb Craft for Kids
He is Risen! Celebrate Jesus's Resurrection with this fun, easy Empty Tomb Craft for Kids! How do you teach young children the Easter story of the empty tomb in a way they can understand? (That also won't scar them for life?) It's a good question, and unfortunately, there isn't one easy answer. Even in a Sunday School class, toddlers, preschoolers, and young children can vary widely in terms of what they already know. Some children already understand how Jesus is alive, and some will be visiting Sunday School for the very first time. Sometimes, children can understand a lesson about the Easter Resurrection story, and other times, they may find it very confusing. That doesn't mean we shouldn't try to help all children understand Jesus's Resurrection. In fact, it'd be learn more...
10 Simple Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize
Looking for Bible verses for kids? Here are 10 Scriptures for kids to memorize - plus 7 tips to make learning these memory verses fun and easy! " Guest Post by Gina of GinaMPoirier.com The high-pitched wailing of my five-year-old daughter pierced my ears. She burst through my bedroom door with tears flowing freely, pleading her case before me about how her brother was treating her unjustly. I did not have the energy or the will to be judge and jury at that moment of which Legoes go where. But it was either suffer through that or suffer through screaming, so I trudged down to the playroom. While it was tempting to yell at the offending parties and just shut down the whole operation, I opened my Bible and read one of my favorite Scriptures for kids learn more...
How to Take Every Thought Captive (This is Life Changing!)
In taking every thought captive, as Christians, we have a responsibility to trade in satan's lies for God's truth. Here's how to take every thought captive for Christ so you can do just that! Do you ever find yourself thinking thoughts you know aren't true, but you feel like they're true, or you feel like you can't help yourself? » For example, maybe you're a chronic worrier. You rarely let your children out of your sight, and you're always giving them tons of rules and reminders to keep them safe. No running in the house! No jumping off the deck! No food unless I'm there to watch you! » Maybe you have terrible self-esteem. You know the Bible says God loves you, but you don't see how He could. You're fat, you're ugly, you're too old, you're stupid, you've messed up too many learn more...