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We’re Debt Free! Our Story Of How We Paid Off Our House

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We’re debt free! We paid off our house. No more mortgage. We’re totally, completely debt free. Keep in mind this is our debt free story; yours will be different. We are just one of many families who have also achieved this very same goal, but in varying ways, and some of them more quickly than us.

53 Beautiful Things To Do Other Than Pick Up Your Phone

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As my boys were ushered back to see the dentist for their routine cleaning, I found myself mindlessly reaching for my cell phone… again. We don’t even think about it anymore, do we? We have a few minutes, we pick up the phone. Standing in line? Browse your phone. Waiting on someone? Pick up the phone. Have

Dear Parents, Please Dock Your Child’s Cell Phone At Night

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By Gena Caruthers You forgot to lock your doors last night! You left the windows open! He came in and got in bed with your daughter (or son), interrupted her (his) sleep with sweet little buzzing texts, inappropriate pictures, and thoughts of corruption. He is a predator – the enemy — and you let him

Christian Sex Education: How Parents Can Teach Their Kids About Sex

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It’s parents’ responsibility to teach their children about sex, and in today’s culture, we need to begin teaching it early. Christian sex education: here’s how. Christian sex education… is there such a thing? We don’t hear much about sex from a biblical perspective, do we? It’s a topic many parents want to sweep under

Devotions With Dad: One Unique Way for a Father to Raise Godly Kids

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Note: Today we have a special guest with us. Pastor Daniel Koren is an author of several books, including Devotions With Dad. We met him a few years ago while at a conference and have been blessed by his wisdom. It’s an honor to introduce him to you! Enjoy! My heart throbbed with a new

The One Thing We Better Tell Our Strong Willed Child While He’s Young

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Dear parent of a loud, can’t-sit-still, strong willed child, I applaud you. I know what it’s like to parent the extremely energetic child who loves to run and jump and push and shout. I know what it’s like to answer 534,342,879 questions a day from the child whose brain operates lightening fast and as soon as your

To the Woman Who Feels Broken Inside: The Devil is a Liar!

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I sat in my car, parked in the back of the grocery store parking lot, and let the hot tears fall. Head turned, visors down, windows up, wishing I could hide. I felt so broken. I found myself smack-dab in the middle of a season where life felt too hard. At every turn was another

Does My Child Have Dyslexia? Plus Free Printable Bookmarks

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One of my boys was in third grade when a developmental doctor ushered us into her office and told us he had some unique learning challenges. I felt the relief of finally having a diagnosis for the struggles that we were witnessing. It wasn’t all in my head. What we saw was real. I worried for his future, because

30+ Beautiful Nature Crafts You Can Make With Kids

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As a little girl I loved playing outside. I loved Little House on the Prairie (did you see the updated Little House Christmas DVD?!) I’d pretend I was Laura Ingalls and find some little corner of the woods and have myself an adventure. I’d pretend I was cooking over an open fire and gather little leaves

Toddler Not Listening? This Tip Will Change Everything

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Toddler Not Listening? This Remarkable Tip Will Change The Way You Parent.

I know you. You’re dealing with a toddler not listening, simply saying you’re tired is the understatement of the century, and now sweet little Johnny has pulled every personal item out of your purse and your cherry lip balm has rolled under the Cheerios display. Little Johnny also screeched (several times, very loudly) as your buggy was parked next to

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