Category Archives: Family time

Family Meals with Joy!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Pam

Preparing for company always provides plenty of opportunity for sanctification! As I looked forward to our Easter feast with all the family together, I so enjoyed this post by Nancy Wilson on hosting family meals and celebrations with joy. She … Continue reading →

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Treasure Hunts for Resurrection Sunday!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Pam

I’m excited! We’re getting all the family together in the same place for Easter dinner this year! I’m having fun planning a treasure hunt for the little girls. I know it’s getting pretty close to Easter Day, but at least … Continue reading →

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Family Activities for the Week of Easter

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Daniel

Next week, we’ll celebrate Easter, remembering Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection. Here are some ideas for focusing your week on Christ and making it fun and meaningful for your family.   Act out the crucifixion and resurrection story, or stage … Continue reading →

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Twelve Ways to Minister to the Elderly

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Daniel

Many residents living in retirement centers and nursing homes are lonely and have little contact with their families. By investing a few hours of your time, you will not only bless the residents but also provide a great growing and … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Christmas Traditions

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Pam

I hope you made it to the Doorposts Facebook party on Tuesday! We had so much fun getting to “talk” with you all! If you haven’t looked at the posts of the contest winners, please do! You’ll be inspired! Now … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Christmas Story

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Pam

It’s December! Time for Advent! Use the days leading up to Christmas Day to help your children get excited about the story of Jesus’ birth. A nativity scene or creche is one simple way to point children to the story … Continue reading →

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Sailing with the Pilgrims!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Pam

I’m looking forward to eating dinner on the “Mayflower” again someday. Instead of our own six children, it will be their children that huddle with me in the dark and pretend they are on the Mayflower, eating hardtack and dried … Continue reading →

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Heroes for Our Children

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Pam

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set … 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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