Category Archives: Holidays

Holidays and special events

Family Meals with Joy!

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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What I’m Glad God Has Done

I’m glad God chose to give us six children! We got a late start. I was twenty-eight when we married. In the twelve years that followed, God blessed us with six little ones and the strength to care for them! … Continue reading

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Treasure Hunts for Resurrection Sunday!

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

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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Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!

I love Christmas! Normal life pretty much goes on hold in the Forster household during Christmas season, as soon as the Christmas CD’s come out. One of the things I love most is the music. I love playing the piano … Continue reading

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Giving More than We Receive

“It is more blessed to give than to receive…” (Acts 20:35) Children can easily become very focused on getting during the Christmas season. If we want our children to be blessed, and if it is truly more blessed to give … Continue reading

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The Green Cookie Recipe

Oops . . . I told someone during the Facebook party that I would include the recipe for our cookies in today’s post, and I forgot to earlier. These cookies are definitely an established tradition in our family. They, and … Continue reading

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Ideas for Christmas Traditions

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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Advent and Christmas in Family Worship

Doorposts is giving away one copy of Advent and Christmas in Family Worship, by Doug and Amy Hayes ($8.50 value). Here is a tool that will help you and your family stay focused on Christ the King throughout the busy … Continue reading

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Discovering the Christmas Story

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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