Monthly Archives: July 2011

God’s at Work in Poland!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Pam

I would like to share just a little bit about the mission trip to Poland that I and several members of our family participated in this past month. Many of you joined in sending us on this trip when you … Continue reading →

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Pray for Poland!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Pam

“The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and … Continue reading →

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Time-Saving Ideas!

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Pam

I loved reading all your time-saving tips from last week’s blog giveaway! I think my all-time favorite was the coffee filter in the bottom of the potty chair. Boy, do I wish I had known that one during our potty … Continue reading →

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Teaching Children to Use Computers, Internet, and TV Wisely

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Daniel

“The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.” (Proverbs 22:3) Last week I told you about the summer my parents turned off our computer. Computer time was becoming too important, but once … Continue reading →

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Shopping for Time (Review and Giveaway)

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Pam

“…making the best use of the time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:16). A review of Shopping for Time: How to Do It All and NOT Be Overwhelmed, by Carolyn Mahaney, Nicole Whitacre, Kristin Chesemore, and Janelle Bradshaw. This … Continue reading →

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The Summer My Parents Turned Off the Computer

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Daniel

“If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away.” (Matthew 5:29a) Long-awaited summer had finally arrived! My brothers and I, ages 9, 11, and 13, were thrilled to be finished with another year of … Continue reading →

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How Do You Feed on the Word While Your Children Are Tiny?

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Pam

Last Thursday we talked about ways to claim a regular (or at least semi-regular!) time for communion with God during the day. Getting up just a little earlier in the morning is one way to make time for this important … Continue reading →

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Making a Prayer Journal

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Daniel

Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17) The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. (Psalm 145:18) A simple prayer notebook can help you and your children remember prayer requests and … Continue reading →

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