Father's Day is almost here and around here we do realize the importance of a loving and faithful father in the life of any child. What a blessing to those who have one. Unfortunately, all don't, but that won't stop us from praying for and striving to see more. a valuable asset indeed.
Nanna Maxine
Well, happily for customers, not only has the regular price for the Bright Gems for His Crown book been reduced, perhaps forever, but the special offer for our online friends has also been reduced and extended. Here's the direct link for folks which can be only accessed via Facebook, Pinterest, and this blog. Take advantage here. Not only does this book teach your kids character qualities, but at the same time there's mixed in the doctrines about God and Jesus which we all hold dear. Your older primaries can use it for personal devotions or you can use it for family devotions with all the ages, including the younger ones. This is apparently what quite a few families do.
God bless and do spread the word.
Nanna Maxine
A cute little girl singing the song children loves best. What can be better than that?
May we never forget and may we be sure to not only teach this to our children, but guide them in it. This is a quote from our beloved booklet "The Duties of Parents" by Mr. Ryle that we did a series on not too long ago. You can find those posts under the "parenting" and "J.C. Ryle" categories to the left.
The kiss of a sister makes it all better. I love the compassion, kindness, and comforting seen in this one painting by Frederick Morgan.
No further words needed. This was a very popular quote at our Facebook page recently and well it should be. We can all identify.
"And
as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it,
and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat, this is my body. And
He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye
all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for
many for the remission of sins." Matthew 26:26-28
"Since that night Christian people in all the world celebrate
the Lord's Supper by eating bread and drinking wine in memory of the
death of our dear Lord. The bread and wine are signs that we share in
the forgiveness of sins which His death made possible. To those who
truly love Jesus, and who come to Him to have their sins forgiven, the
Lord's Supper is sacred." ~ Catherine F. Vos, The Child's Story Bible
Remember Him to your children. Teach them what this was (and is) all about.
Lovingly,
Nanna Maxine
"Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other." ~ Edmund Burke
See? You're never too young to be a helper. Remember the daily Bright Gems prayers at the Facebook page? Well, since they're based on the devotions in the book, naturally today's was about helping, with a particular emphasis on the fact that even the youngest child can be a helper. This picture is certainly illustrating that. Also, it's also a little reminder about tomorrow's topic, working hard.
Nanna Maxine
We had our first "Daughter Day" at Facebook yesterday and this was one of the posts. No more need be said, except that I have a particular heart for little girls, not just because I have only daughters and granddaughters and no boys, but because it's just always been that way. But boys will not be totally neglected here. However, there will probably be more Daughter Days at the FB page for the reason already stated.
Girls themselves are treasures in a very special way, and most boys and young men come to realize this eventually. So what we can say to parents and grandparents of boys is to make sure your sons/grandsons know this and treat them as such.
Nanna Maxine
"If there is any at all, there is enough to share." Elizabeth Mullendore.
Do you have times of plenty alternating with times of want? Or do you have long seasons of both? Whatever the case, this quote would apply. If you have anything, it can be shared. A lovely thought for your home and for your children.
Amen. Well, let's strive to make it that way.
She's celebrating the arrival of Spring. Are you at your house? We have much to be thankful for, as always, and one of those things is for keeping us through a very bitter and harsh winter. But then doesn't that make us appreciate this wonderful season of flowers and bird singing all the more?
I think this is a lovely painting by Frederick Morgan (1856-1927), don't you? Many blessings to you at your home and may you and your children appreciate all of God's gifts.
I posted this at the Facebook page today; I just love this lovely depiction of a little girl playing mommy and dress up at the same time. How many of us "big" girls remember those days, but as most of us know, a child's play is work, preparing her (or him) for the future. Seems this little lady is preparing quite well to be a Proverbs 31 woman. Love the artist's use of colors and the sunlight coming in. How pleasant to the eyes.
I hope if you have daughters, you're teaching them well in the ways of coming godly womanhood. Being a good homemaker is part of it, but there are many more facets, such as a kind and compassionate heart for one thing.
Lovingly,
Nanna Maxine
Don't forget to use these fables in the life of your family. You can apply them so many ways! Today we posted one at the Facebook page, but remember there is always one here to use in your homeschool writing activities or just as a nice little exercise to link onto your family devotions. You can get into some very good discussions using many of these. Use the above Aesop tab to go to the current "Speakable" writing activity.
Nanna Maxine :)
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