Entrusted - Entries tagged "Holidays"
FriFridayMayMay11th2012
Mother's Day Tribute
There are many things I learned growing up with Mom and many others I'm discovering still today. As I think back to consider, "How would Mom have done this?" I find myself remembering with new insight the ways she did. One thing I realize is that,... More
FriFridayAprApril6th2012
Clashing with the Relatives at Easter Dinner
Having the relatives for Easter Dinner? It is one of the greatest joys in life to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus with family and friends. Whether you go all-out fancy or prefer simplicity, the details of your hospitality create a... More
TueTuesdayDecDecember20th2011
But in This Moment...
This December started out like many others -- enjoying Christmas parties, shopping, and family time. But over the weeks, many of my dear friends' holidays have become anything but normal as they encountered deeply difficult trials. A friend's... More
TueTuesdayDecDecember13th2011
Keeping Christ at the Focus of Your Family's Christmas
The month of December can quickly fill up with fun activities, family events, shopping, parties, and more. Here are some practical ways that your family can be intentional about keeping Christ at the focus of your celebration. Try finding at least... More
WedWednesdayDecDecember7th2011
Marshmallow Snowfriends
Here is an easy treat to make for a party favor or a teacher's gift this Christmas, and your kids can help! Take three marshmallows and place them on a lollipop stick (you can find these at craft stores in the baking aisle). Then dip the marshmallow... More
WedWednesdayNovNovember16th2011
Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a celebration of all that God has provided for us. As you spend time with those you love during the days ahead, you may enjoy trying some of these ideas to help your family cultivate an "Attitude of Gratitude." THANKSGIVING JOURNAL... More
FriFridayJunJune17th2011
Child-Crafted Dad's Day Gift Ideas
Father's Day is just a couple of days away! Need some fun, inexpensive gift ideas? Here are some easy ways to help kids show their love and appreciation. Dad's Coffee. Have kids create a Coffee mug for Dad using enamel paints on a white mug (which... More
FriFridayMayMay6th2011
Best Answers from Our Moms
Dedicated to our Moms, who always seem to know the right thing to say... Happy Mother's Day! Mom's Answers: Wait til your father gets home. Wash you hands first. You can only control your own actions. Cover your mouth. Not in your good clothes...... More
WedWednesdayMayMay4th2011
Mother's Day Tribute
Mother's Day is a wonderful time to honor our mothers and the sacrifices they make to love us well. Here is a tribute submitted by one of our readers. We hope it will encourage others to express their love and gratefulness to Moms everywhere! Dear... More
SatSaturdayAprApril23rd2011
Biggest Loser, Part 11 -- Major Gain: My Identity
By the winter of 2011, our family was getting adjusted in our new home and surviving through another series of special holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s - all without the presence of my husband and their much-missed dad. On... More
ThuThursdayDecDecember30th2010
The "Corning Top 10"
Every year at our house, as we approach the end of the year, we like to pick the "Corning Top 10" things that we are thankful for from the year. We make a simple list that includes all the significant events of the year. And before we start to... More
ThuThursdayDecDecember23rd2010
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel...
God with us. I am coming to understand that all of life is a love story. It is the tale of God’s love and anguish as He pursues us and waits for our response. In the beginning of time, He created Adam and Eve, and there were no barriers to obstruct... More
MonMondayDecDecember20th2010
Photo Nativity
Looking for a fun activity to do with your children over Christmas break? A great gift for the Grandparents? Here's an idea you can do with your family that will inspire your kids to think more deeply about the very first Christmas and the reason we... More
TueTuesdayDecDecember7th2010
Do You Really Know Me?
I stopped in the doorway catching my breath as I carefully lowered the final moving box onto the kitchen floor of my new apartment. This simple and somewhat musty rental was on the third floor of a large, old white house in a small city of... More
TueTuesdayNovNovember23rd2010
With a Heart of Thanksgiving
For those of you who have taken the Entrusted with a Child's Heart class, you may be familiar with the list of benefits God heaps upon His children. Lesson 8 lists 24 wonderful ways that God provides for families who trust in Him. As part of your... More
FriFridayNovNovember19th2010
Giving of Thanks
Have you ever felt depleted as a mother? Exhausted, as if you just couldn't give any more? Certainly we all have. We're heading into the season that can be especially taxing on a mother. The Bible says in Psalm 127:2, "It is vain for you to rise up... More
TueTuesdayMarMarch30th2010
It Happened at our House
Ah yes, April Fools' Day. That day when every school-aged child discovers the license to stretch, bend or reinvent the truth for a full twenty-four hours with no likely penalty. Certainly the excitement of pulling off the bluff, “Your shoe’s... More
TueTuesdayDecDecember1st2009
Christmas Packages
Christmas is a favorite holiday for my family. I love wrapping gifts and displaying them under the tree several weeks before Christmas. But I have curious kids so I never put a card on the gifts. Instead, I make up a “code” for each child and write... More
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