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Fruits of the Spirit For Kids: Character Training and FREE Printable!

October 5, 2017

The Fruits of the Spirit for Kids

Character Training for Our Children

Every time I mess up – say something I shouldn’t, think something I shouldn’t, lose my temper, or act just plain ugly – I’m reminded of this verse:

Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:4-5

Anything good in me isn’t me at all. Left to my own devices I’m just filthy rags. But, thankfully, God doesn’t intend for us to be left to our own devices. Galatians 5:22-23 gives us the well-known Fruits of the Spirit, the characteristics that will abide in us when we are in Him. I must communicate the importance of the fruits of the spirit for kids, too! VIEW POST

Bring Your Family Closer Together: The Importance of Family Dinner

October 4, 2017

Family Dinner is More Important Than You Think

No family is exempt from the hustle and bustle of the busy weekday grind. Whether both parents work outside the home or not, school (at home or away), work, housework, babies, kids, homework, sports, and all other things often stand in the way of slowing down for a meal shared with those you love the most. The benefits of gathering around the table and eating dinner as a family are nothing short of phenomenal. The research is almost unexplainable, but undeniably in favor of taking a short pause from the busyness of life and breaking bread together.

The Facts

As parents, we all desire a positive personal relationship with our children. Would you believe this is a reported side-effect of eating dinner together as a family? According to The Family Dinner Project, benefits reported are higher academic achievement, less chance of risky behaviors like drugs, sex, and drinking, less incidence of obesity, fewer behavioral and emotional problems, and healthier, less picky eaters! Achieving these goals that we all have for our children by simply prioritizing family dinner is more than worth it, don’t ya think? VIEW POST

Making the Most of Family Meal Time

October 4, 2017

How to Make an Ordinary Family Meal Really Fun!

If you’ve seen my post on the staggering importance of family dinners, you know it’s a priority worth fighting for. But, how do you make the most of your family meal together? Shared mealtimes should be cherished and looked forward to by each member of the family: kids, teens, and grown-ups! Family dinners around our table are usually full of fun, laughter, silliness, and sometimes a dose of God’s Word. (Okay…and maybe an occasional stern voice from Dad reminding everyone to settle down and actually EAT!)

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