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Sister Approved: Why Do We Call It Christmas?

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Good day!  My kids and I had the pleasure of watching “Why Do We Call It Christmas?’  It is a part of the series, “What’s in the Bible”, developed by VeggieTales® creator, Phil Vischer.  It is the perfect gift for those of us who want a fun way to explain Christmas.  It definitely addresses the [...]

Off the Shelf: The Missional Mom

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Almost six years ago I was on the fast track.  Then, I left the workforce for maternity leave.  Before I knew it I had transitioned into the stay-at-home mom role.  It wasn’t really planned, it just happened.  Sure, I have missed the luxuries that  a second income often offers, but the time I have with [...]

Mom Creates Phone App for Kids in Church

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I don’t know about you, but sometimes it is challenging to keep children both well behaved and engaged in church.  Most smaller ministries do not have the luxury of children’s church or daycare.  It’s a good thing that necessity is the mother of invention. Ann Goade, mother of three, questioned whether coloring sheets were the [...]

Educational Freebie: Funnix Beginning Math Program

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  Through June 24, 2011, you can download a free 100-lesson beginning math computer program from Funnix. This program usually costs $25. Included with the download is 100 animated computer-based lessons, workbook material, a teaching guide, and a placement test for assessing the child.”      

The Lion of Judah: First 3D Animated Christian Film Ever

Grab the entire family for an evening of friendly entertainment. The Premiere of ‘The Lion of Judah’, Delightful Animated Kids’ Feature the First 3D Animated Christian Film Ever Released, is here.  This highly anticipated film will be released June 3, 2011 nationwide. The Lion of Judah retells the story of Easter. The same animals who [...]

Review: A Kid’s Guide to Drawing the Presidents of the U.S.A

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Our homeschool adventure has already seen its share of lackluster curriculum and things that were simply just not a good fit.  History was one of those areas that challenged us.  We became a little frustrated with finding things that kept the people, places, and things from running together.  How would I keep it exciting, new, [...]

The Big Secret

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By Shequana Pulliam-Sidberry According to the NC Department of Justice and Attorney General Roy Cooper, 107 North Carolinians lost their lives to Domestic Violence in 2010.  These numbers may seem small to some, however on a broader scale, it’s showing statistically that the number of Domestic Violence related deaths may be on the rise. The [...]

The Successful Mother

Becoming a mother is a life altering experience.  The process begins when a woman realizes that another life, whom she will be responsible for, is developing inside her womb.  Motherhood is so much more than a giving birth.  It has no few prerequisites, to obtain the position and yet to be truly successful at it [...]

Guard Your Heart

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Although Jesus had twelve disciples who traveled with him throughout his ministry at certain times in the Bible it is clear Jesus didn’t take everyone with him.  On occasions, he was alone and at other times he had Peter, James and John.  It is evident that He was mindful of who went where and He [...]