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‘Tis the Season to be Thankful – November is, of course, our month of obligatory thankfulness. People pass the time by posting the sources of their gratitude on social media. Children write lists of reasons they are thankful on school assignments. We celebrate our thankfulness by gathering with our families and friends to enjoy our… Continue reading 3 Reasons I Am Thankful This Season
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party – Operation Christmas Child is an international outreach project of Samaritan’s Purse. This non-denominational effort distributes shoebox gifts to over 100 different countries worldwide. Churches, organizations, and individuals pack shoeboxes with goodies and necessities to bless children in desperation. These shoeboxes are collected from various drop-off centers and shipped… Continue reading Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party
Washcloth Teddy Bear DIY [with Video Tutorial] – This Washcloth Teddy Bear is so easy to make and just adorable! We will be making these with our youth group this Sunday evening to add to our shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse. This gives our youth a chance to really get involved with… Continue reading Washcloth Teddy Bear DIY
Married in High School – My teenage daughter, who was married in high school, has now been married for six months (actually about 6 1/2 months at this point because I’m way behind on this post). In my last post about the couple, I tricked you (not intentionally, I meant to get there) into… Continue reading Married in High School – Now Celebrating Six Months
The Levi Coffin House: Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad You will not find a finer example of historic preservation in Indiana than the Levi Coffin House. This nugget of Hoosier history was restored to its 19th-century splendor many years ago and has been maintained through the years mostly by the dedication of devoted… Continue reading Levi Coffin House: Hoosier History of Racial Harmony
I’m struggling to pay my bills, and you’re telling me the way to have more is to give more? I realize that’s a question many people ask when they seriously start to consider tithing. Tithing is one of the most controversial topics in the church today, but I don’t think it should be all… Continue reading The Truth About Tithing: I’m Struggling to Pay My Bills, and You’re Telling Me to Give More?
Cincinnati’s Best Kept Secret – Chateau Laroche (Loveland Castle) – My words cannot do justice to this amazing wonder. The pictures may make a better attempt, but neither will they truly capture its grandeur. The Chateau Laroche which means “Rock Castle” is nestled on the banks of the Little Miami River in Loveland, Ohio (on… Continue reading Cincinnati’s Best Kept Secret – Chateau Laroche (Loveland Castle)
Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors Games (for Sunday School or Vacation Bible School) – These youth ministry games relating to Joseph and his coat of many colors offer a fun way for children to remember the story of Joseph. Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son… Continue reading Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors Game
My Daughter Was Married in High School – Our oldest daughter was recently married while still in high school. I know that sparks curiosity from some people, and that’s understandable. It also, for some reason, sparked hostility from some people. I understand folks being curious, but the hostility was not something I anticipated. My husband… Continue reading My Daughter Was Married in High School
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