His Mercy is New

Prayer and Children

Crafts with the Kids· Lent and Easter· Prayer

  When I saw this idea for kids prayer journals, I thought this would be perfect for a Lent project with my kids! I just took a little photo album that holds 4×6 photos and we started filling the pages with pictures of people we want to pray for. We made a title page that simply says “pray.” Then, we…
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Learning about Haiti

Around the World· Missions· Unit Studies

While we are learning about North America, we are going to spend a few days learning about the people and country of Haiti. You may remember, we are collecting money for Lent to send to Haiti through Compassion. Also, our homeschool group is going to be meeting next week to put together Buckets of Hope for Haiti families! I am…
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Monday Morning…gifts of grace

Gift List

As I look over the list that God has prompted me to begin…starting back in September, I am overwhelmed by all the goodness. When I choose to think on the blessings, especially writing them down, I can’t help but swell with gratitude. Amazing grace. All of it…grace, beautiful, amazing.snow days cute cold noses   kids outside enjoying the snow beautiful…
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My Heart Hurts

Books I'm Reading· Missions· Prayer· Scriptures and thoughts

Over the weekend, my family and I experienced something that I want to share with you. But, the problem is, I don’t quite know how to express it all just yet. I’m still processing. Oh, how I process. It’s a curse, you know. We went to a local “soup kitchen” to volunteer and help pass out food. (please know that…
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