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Why Our Family Doesn’t Celebrate Halloween
There are many schools of thought about the observance of Halloween by Christians.  Should we participate in the activities around us?  Do we dress up and hand out candy?  What about the harvest festivals hosted by local churches that are intended to offer an alternative? Our family has made very deliberate, carefully considered decisions about […]
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Keep the Sibling Lose the Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry can stir up so many images in a person’s mind, but the reality is sibling rivalry looks completely different from family to family. My sister and I were not competitive in the same activities, but we still found plenty of ways to compete for attention, our parents’ time, who got to have friends […]
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Family Night Tips: Make It Fun Not Forced
There’s nothing worse than forced, family nights! I can hear that parent now, “You will have fun whether you like it or not!” I don’t want to have to twist my kids’ arms to spend time together as a family. I want them to love it now when the are little, so they’ll love it […]
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Family Devotions for Kids: Remember Whose You Are
Over the past years we have acquired many beautiful books from Tommy Nelson that have helped in our family devotions for kids. I can trust that when a book is published […]
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Don’t Lose Sleep Over Kids Sleepovers
My kids love sleepovers. Who wouldn’t love staying up a little later while being with friends, laughing, playing games, and snacking on treats? It’s great fun that creates lasting memories. […]
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Bedtime Routine for Kids: Now I lay me down
As a child, my mother would tuck my siblings and I into bed each night around 8pm. The routine would fluctuate slightly, but always end the same. We might have indulged in a small bedtime snack – which was always a scoop of plain vanilla ice cream. We might have watched an episode of Wheel […]
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Join Us for the Annie Downs Speak Love Live Chat!
You’ve heard the expression, ‘Think before you speak’ a hundred times, and probably shrugged it off just like that other insightful phrase, ‘Your face will freeze like that if you’re not careful.’ But unlike a facial expression, our words do stick around. Which means everything you say – from what tell your friends, whisper about […]
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Parenting in Bite-Sized Chunks - #6716
We tend to be paralyzed by guilt over the past or anxiety over the future. Why not trust the Lord to cover both of those, and you have a good day today. That's how you build a better future.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/parenting-in-bite-sized-chunks...

Burning Brighter Than Ever - #6702
God is looking for some modern heroes who will lead the church into a new era of boldness, who will resist the seduction of material comfort and security. We need a new dream! We need young leaders to lead it!
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/burning-brighter-than-ever-6702

The Mission Right In Front of You - #6690
Your mate, your child - they may need your ear, your encouragement, your counsel as much as anyone you're going to see at that meeting. Look around your house for the needs that are right there before you, before you go charging off somewhere else to find the Lord's work. Hey, it's right there in front of you.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/the-mission-right-in-front-of-you-6690