That little project I've been working on... yes, it's coming Monday AND IT'S FREE and I can't wait to give it to you! Here's a little sneak peak: Be sure to subscribe so you won't miss it :) Continue Reading
Discover God {and a Bible Study Series for Kids with Giveaway!}
On Fridays we've been looking at the names of God and diving deeper into the character of God with a family activity. This week's post is going up a day early because I'm also sharing with you a BRAND NEW series for studying the Bible with kids! LOVE, love, love this! But first, our final look at the name "Adonai." Discover God Continue Reading
An Open Letter to Jose Molina
Dear Jose, Not all Americans are like those you encountered at the town hall meeting last Thursday. Not all Republicans are. And although you may find it difficult to believe, given your current and likely future experience, not all lawmakers are either. I need to tell you something. I need to tell you I'm sorry that you were treated Continue Reading
How Adonai Leads
On Friday's, we're talking about the names of God and deepening our understanding with a family activity. Today we continue with Adonai. Jump right in! Discover God Through His Word: Today and next week we will talk about the two things needed for relating with Adonai. The first is an attentive, listening ear. Read these Continue Reading
Who’s the Boss?
On Fridays, we've been looking at a name of God and doing a family activity that helps us dive deeper into His nature. Today is post 2 on the name "Adonai." May your family be blessed as you discover God afresh. Discover God Through His Word: As we discovered last Friday, Adonai means "lord" or Continue Reading
Hope when you want to quit
It all started when I asked her to pick up. Company is coming and an entire evening is planned and I really don't have time to work through some issue that no one really understands in the first place. Little Bit starts to meltdown. When she goes rigid, refuses to answer questions, just sits there sour when I've asked her to pick Continue Reading
Two Lambs
She toddles out of her room carrying a brown elephant by its trunk. "Good morning, Sunshine," I greet her. We exchange hugs and slobbery kisses and tickled laughs. Then I ask where her sister is. "She won't come out." I sigh. Here we go again. In the providence of God, I have two daughters the same age. One is healthy and Continue Reading
Living Complete in Christ Resource Page
Resources for Living Complete in Christ: 10 Habits for Living Complete 10 Habits printable can be downloaded here 50 most important scriptures to memorize: The list of 50 Verses can be printed here Monthly scripture cards can be downloaded and printed here: January - June Scripture Continue Reading
Check Out Our New Home!
Kristi from Creative Kristi has given Arabah a new look! Hop over to check out the new look if you are reading this via RSS? Kristi has designed beautiful blogs and now she's put her touch to mine. If you are looking for a designer, I highly recommend Kristi. She is easy to work with and attentive to detail. She isn't taking Continue Reading
When the mundane {even boring?} presses in
The whole household's been sick. I wake up hoping for something different, something new. I'm faced with the same old sickness, the same old drab weather, the same old mundane tasks. The same old me with the same old problems. And I smile. Because Zechariah 4:10 says, "Who, with reason, despises the day of small Continue Reading
The Hour That Matters Most
Dinnertime—It’s More Than Just a Meal. Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott have discovered the surprising impact that something as simple as sharing a meal together can have on a family. And they aren’t alone. Researchers across the board are finding that an hour around the dinner table can tether a family together and help you Continue Reading
Putting Flesh on Faith {Stress Inoculation}
The light is peaking under the shades when I finally throw the covers back and switch on the light. I groan when I see the time: 6:39am. So much for a quiet time this morning. I regret turning the alarm off. I know it is a matter of mere moments before the children are up. “Lord,” Continue Reading