Spiritual growth can be a nebulous term that is thrown around in sermons or Bible studies. In its simplest terms, spiritual growth is the process of becoming more like Jesus. That’s what we’re growing toward, and most often, it’s a slow process. Our spiritual growth doesn’t just happen while we sleep and go about our busy, distracted lives, though. It takes some intentional effort on our part.
You would likely agree that people are more important than things. And that relationships matter more than tasks. But in practical terms, it can be hard to prioritize loving our families, our church family, our neighbors, and others, when our days are consumed by getting through the things and tasks that seem to require our immediate attention.
Celebrating a December birthday? Download this December birth month fun facts sheet to display at a birthday party or give with a birthday gift. Included are the December birthstone and flower, a few fun holidays, interesting people born in December, and this month in history events.
Homeschool Planning Ideas for December Looking for some fun learning ideas for December? I have a list for you! Here you’ll find a collection of resources to help you plan your homeschool activities and learning in December. I’ve included links to articles containing unit study ideas, fun holidays, and famous December birthdays. You’ll also discover …
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As my kids have gotten older, they’ve outgrown some of the advent traditions they enjoyed as young kids. I want to continue the sense of togetherness and anticipation as they grow up, so I’ve been looking for books we can read together to focus on the season of advent leading up to our Christmas celebration. I’ve put together a list of 50 advent devotional books for you to consider if you have teens or tweens and want to read something together as a family.
Are you looking for a way to incorporate geography, culture study, and compassion in a quick 10-minute daily homeschool lesson? Try praying your way around the world! Pray for countries of the world in December—your kids will learn where countries are located, basic demographics of each country, and most importantly, develop compassion for and interest in people around the world. Make it a homeschool project to pray for every country in the world in one year.
As Christians, our desire is to know and love God. But how? Author Jen Wilkin has said, “The heart cannot love what the mind does not know.” There are two obvious ways for us to know God: read his word (listen) and pray (talk). Even when we agree with the importance of reading God’s word and spending time in prayer, in an age of constant distraction, it is unlikely that we will consistently do those things without making them an intentional priority.
I’m a huge fan of precise planners, thorough checklists, and detailed schedules. But sometimes you just need a quick, easy-reference guide to keep everything straight. This simple Christmas planning list is the perfect way to stay on track with what needs your attention during the busy holiday season.
Looking for some fun learning ideas for November? I have a list for you! Here you’ll find a collection of resources to help you plan your homeschool activities and learning in November.
Celebrating a November birthday? Download this November birth month fun facts sheet to display at a birthday party or give with a birthday gift. Included are the November birthstone and flower, a few fun holidays, interesting people born in November, and this month in history events.