Do you want to walk through this year as a steadfast woman no matter what curve balls life throws your way? Use God's Word - free, printable reminder...
Do you want to walk through this year as a steadfast woman no matter what curve balls life throws your way? Use God's Word - free, printable reminder...
Discover God's favor in your life by exploring the biblical concept of God's kindness. The Old Testament translates the Hebrew word, checed (חֵסֵד) as kindness. But the word has many connotations; loving devotion, steadfast faithfulness, and eternal favor are just a few of the ways that God extends checed to us.
Have the standard traditions not worked for you? Observe a non-traditional Epiphany celebration with these simple and meaningful ideas.
Do you have a steadfast heart, dear friend? God is looking for ladies who will be firm in their faith and their convictions...
Twinkies are awesome! They're light, they're fluffy, and they have that awesome vanilla center...plus they can teach us about faith!
A Christian acronym for the word Push
God is so faithful. But sometimes we don't understand what that means. Here are a few examples that can translate to our own lives.
Greetings Beloved Illustrated Faith Family! Well, Valentine’s Day has passed. What a complicated day it is! When I was in my early 20’s, I was a receptionist at an accounting firm. I hated Valentine’s Day because everyone got flowers, candy, even cute stuffed animals delivered. It was my job to sign for the precious gifts and then deliver them to […]
I grew up thinking that I will for sure go to hell. ( no joke!) . I did not see Jesus as our Savior. I went to a Catholic school all the way through high school. I was pretty much involved in church, went to children's catechism and Legion of Mary as a teenager. I also grew up watching relatives and family members go to church, attend processions and host prayer meetings. Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with those. I just did not have a relationship with Jesus. I now have a different view of Jesus. What we need to do is to lead the way to know God. They say the first five years of life is very important when it comes to the development of reading and speaking. The first five years are also important for them to know that God's word..the Bible is not a set of rules. We need to write in their hearts and minds that they do not have to be good so God will love them and that if they misbehave, God will stop loving them. I always believe that you can never start too early when it comes to teaching young ones about God's word. His love and unending mercy. His amazing grace. I take this very seriously. Our children belong to Him, entrusted to us. We hope that one day they will become the citizen that our Heavenly Father called them to be. We just can not teach them how to behave properly in the church. We can not just pack our bags with "busy bags", hoping that they will be occupied for the rest of the service. We need to equip them starting at an early age. Image Source Can a toddler really grasp it? Will they be able to absorb God's word? YES! Let's first discuss the cognitive development of a toddler. When your child was an infant they learned about the world around them by touching, looking, manipulating, and listening. As a toddler, the learning process is more thoughtful. His grasp of the language is increasing. His memory and intellectual abilities develop. Their learning is through imitation as well. Toddlers can choose a book, can repeat words, can tell what the story of the book is ( in their own words and understanding). Invest in a great Beginners Bible. At this stage, they love to see pictures! Make sure that it is age-appropriate. If you are not decided on which Bible to get, you can first check it out at your local library. We use The Beginner's Bible Book. Simple crafts Do some fun and simple crafts with them. Pinterest is such a wonderful tool for this kind of stuff. Not just recipes! I saw this cute and fun activity for Noah's Ark. See It HERE. It doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Devotional night Start a nightly devotional with your family. You can involve toddlers! It doesn't have to be formal or at night. We prefer to do it at night before we go to bed because everybody is relaxed and calm after a shower or bath. Our mornings are usually busy and we do not want to hurry this very important time of ours together. If mornings work for you..do it and be consistent as much as possible. If you still do not know how to do a family devotional with a toddler, READ THIS from Intentional by Grace. Worship Songs Our girls love worship songs. It makes my heart happy and I can't help to smile every time they sing a worship song. You can listen to Spotify or youtube. Here in our area, we listen to radio station 89.7 KSGN.H ere's a few songs that our family loves! Simple Lesson at Home Again, I will give credit to Pinterest. There are tons and tons of Bible-based lessons and activities. Some are free, and some are a complete curriculum that you can purchase. I suggest to just start with the free ones, to see what works for you and your toddler. Just look at these fun lessons from Steadfast Family. Just poke around her blog and I am sure that you will be inspired! Reading- Board Books Both of our girls, love board books. Through reading, you are not only helping them to love reading and speaking but it also strengthens your relationship with them. It helps develop their cognitive skills. It opens up a whole new world to them. It matters what we read to them too, so why not add Bible-based board books to your collection. We got these books and even though our youngest is already 5 yrs old, she still loves it! Pages are very sturdy for babies and toddlers! Colorful, modern and cute illustrations will keep them entertained. I also love that the illustrations are right on point and not too busy! Simple words yet straight to the point--the truth. About the book: Retail price: 6.99 Children will learn that God asked Noah to build a big boat; that it rained and rained for days; and that God saved Noah and the animals, placing a rainbow in the sky. They will learn to count the animals two by two and will discover the many colors of the rainbow. Both books feature the vibrant artwork of Susana Gay. Uncluttered pages make animals and objects stand out, helping to build a child’s vocabulary as the parent or child names zebras, fish, bears, and more. These board book keepsakes are fresh, simple, and uniquely crafted for today’s families. About the book: Retail Price 6.99 In the Beginning, tells the story of Creation in just one hundred words, highlighting key moments for little ones. Children will learn that in the beginning, everything was dark. Then God said, “Let there be light.” He created the seas and the land, the sun and the moon, all the creatures on the earth . . . and us! And then God rested. About the Authors: Susana Gay is an award-winning graphic designer and the owner of Threehaus, a branding and design studio in Winter Park, Florida. Susana collaborated with her seven-year-old son, Owen, to create Noah’s Ark as a gift for a family baptism. Owen retold the story and sketched some of the fun and friendly scenes. Working with Owen, Susana polished the text and created the art. They followed Noah’s Ark with, In the Beginning, resulting in a series of unique and beautiful introductions to favorite childhood Bible stories. DISCLOSURE: I received one or more of the products/services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it in my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this is in accordance with FTC guidelines. G I V E A W A Y T I M E ------> GIVEAWAY ENDED
A Note from Lisa Pulliam Founder of More to Be & Stableminded If you’re wondering what happened to MoretoBe.com, you’re in the right place! Lean in, friend, for there is a good story to be told. In the spring of 2024, it became clear that the time has come to wrap up all things More to Be in a gloriously beautiful bow, recognizing that the blessed years spent producing biblically steeped life transformation resources was a worthwhile investment touching thousands […]
Are you loving on your family through a difficult season? Even when we want to serve and care for those we love, we can be at risk of burning out and bubbling with resentment. Take heart and try these ideas to remain steadfast...
Moving day is coming. We will soon be settling into a more permanent home in Mexico and my kids are more then excited to move from our temporary housing to what feels like a mansion. I guess when you spend a few months living in a travel trailer anything with doors and closets will feel […]
Hey there! Welcome to Steadfast Family – I’m so glad you found me! My name is Liz. I’m a wife, momma, and (most importantly!) a follower of Christ. This is my sweet little family. I’ve been married to my husband, Dave, for 9 years and we have three little boys. K is 6, J is…
Play Through The Bible is a super fun series chronicling all the activities we did as we worked our way through a children’s bible at a toddler level. Here are all the posts in one spot! Play Through The Bible Introduction Old Testament Creation – Week 1 Adam and Eve – Week 2 Noah – Week 3…
Epiphany has always held wonder and magic for me. I love that in the church we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas and the tree does not come...
Do you want to walk through this year as a steadfast woman no matter what curve balls life throws your way? Use God's Word - free, printable reminder...
I would love to come alongside you to offer resources and encouragement to help you serve and support the women in your church and community.
Do you say anything of these things? I know I do. Let’s remember what GOD says in His word. Look up these scriptures to encourage you. Have a blessed day!!!
Help your preschoolers learn all about the Trinity with these lessons from the Attributes of God series for preschoolers!
As I've mentioned before, Facebook is pivoting in it's overall strategy away from Facebook pages towards Facebook groups. With this pivot, comes a question. What kind of content is useful for groups? Again think about your church strategy. If you want people to respond to faith for the first time, be baptised, step into community, give, go deeper in their exploration of the bible, they are great post ideas. Keep the majority of your content centred around your strategy. Well I've looked around different church's Facebook groups and found some great post ideas that your church could use. And you'll
I can’t believe we only have two weeks of Hero Training left! We will be finishing up just in time for you to start your Advent activities (are you doing Truth in the Tinsel?). This week we are working on a much needed virtue around here – patience! If you haven’t read the introduction to…
Endurance is the long haul; we know that. But what if today matters more than we even realize? What if our smallest daily decisions strengthen us for the ones that matter most? Several years ago, my grandma moved into an assisted living center. A few weeks after her move I stopped by to take her …
This design will work great for almost any youth group or theme by changing out the middle word and changing the verse. 1 Corinthians 15:58 NASB says, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.” And how can we not remain steadfast in the Lord? He is our one and only foundation whom will never fail. steadfast, 1 Corinthians 15:58
Psalm 36:7
Do you rely on God in time of hardship? Use these Bible verses on relying on God to help you trust the Lord and cultivate a steadfast faith in hard times.
Bible Journaling with the Creative Faith Crew Psalm 57:7-10 - My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
