Today is the first day of the 2012 Write Them on the Doorposts contest! We have some exciting prizes lined up (over $1,100 worth!), and we’re looking forward to seeing and sharing more ideas for decorating with Scripture and making it prominent in our homes. You can find the contest rules, prizes, and ideas here. New book! We also have a new book ready, just in time for this event. […]
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A Bible Study on Friendship
The Bible has a lot to say about being a friend (including what we should do, and what we should not do!) This is something we’re studying right now, and I wanted to share it with you. This printable study gives 28 Bible references related to friendship. Some give instructions, some show good examples, and some show bad examples. Download the Bible study (PDF) This study can easily be used […]
Read More →Raising Real Men – Review and Giveaway
I’m glad to have discovered Raising Real Men by Hal and Melanie Young, especially now that Katelyn and I have our own little man to raise. This book is a treasure-trove of biblical wisdom, seasoned advice, and good-natured humor. The Youngs (parents of six boys) aren’t sharing theories; this is advice from the trenches. The best thing about Raising Real Men is that it helps clarify the difference between outright […]
Read More →A Bible Study on Humility
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3, ESV) God promises some great blessings to those who are humble: A humble person receives God’s favor (Prov. 3:34) A humble person finds wisdom (Prov. 11:2) A humble person finds riches, honor, and life (Prov. 22:4) A humble person will be exalted by God (1 Pet. 5:6) A humble person has the […]
Read More →How to Use Plants Grown Up and Polished Cornerstones (video)
We decided to spice things up and deliver today’s post in video form! People often ask us, “Where do I start?” after they buy Plants Grown Up or Polished Cornerstones. If you already have one of these books on your shelf, we hope this will help you get the most out of it! In this video, we show how to get started using Plants Grown Up and Polished Cornerstones, including […]
Read More →“Steps for Life Day” – Help Save Lives!
Today (May 8, 2012), all profits from online orders at www.Doorposts.com will be donated to our local Pregnancy Resource Center! Every year, approximately 10,000 unborn babies are killed in abortion clinics in our state. By contrast, the Pregnancy Resource Center of greater Portland serves 8,000 women every year who are facing unplanned pregnancies. By offering medical services, ultrasounds, peer counseling, baby supplies, and more, the volunteers at Portland’s five PRC […]
Read More →The Advice Book: A Treasured Graduation Gift
It’s been almost ten years since my homeschool graduation party. I got some great presents, and I can still remember some of them: A family heirloom pocket watch. Pens and notebooks. Generous friends and grandparents gave money, which helped me buy my first digital camera. Most of these gifts have been used up (or become seriously outdated), but my most treasured gift still sits on my bookshelf, and I still […]
Read More →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 a play with toys, felt figures, or stuffed animals. Make your own grace garden or resurrection garden. Try these “Get a Sense of the Resurrection” object lessons. Make your own […]
Read More →Twelve Ways to Minister to the Elderly
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 teaching opportunity for your children. Even more importantly, caring for widows and the elderly is pleasing to God (Leviticus 19:32, 1 Timothy 5:3, James 1:27). If a relative lives in […]
Read More →Contest Awards and Giveaway Winners
Selected out of almost 900 photos entered in our “Write Them on the Doorposts” contest, this photo by Amy Jones is the Grand Prize winner. We received so many fantastic entries, but we knew this entry should win the Grand Prize when we found ourselves filing it into the “Best Photograph” category, the”Most Creative” category, the “Most Artistic” category, and the “Best Location and Verse Combination” category. Amy’s entry, in […]
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