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17 Uplifting Elf on the Shelf Christian Alternatives

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If you want to join in the fun of counting down to Christmas with the kids, but don't really like the idea of Elf on the Shelf as it currently stands, here are 17 great Elf on the Shelf Christian alternatives. Our family has never done the Elf on the Shelf, not because I think he's really all that creepy, or because he's evil or something. ...

How to Assemble Blessing Bags for Homeless People as a Group

This post is sponsored by Mormon.org. All opinions expressed are my own. This year as part of our homeschool, we participate in a local Christian Exploring Co-Op. We take turns planning field trips for our kids. In addition to the field trips we schedule a Moms Night Out, a Teen Night, and a Service Project each quarter too. Our last service ...

Bring the Scriptures to Life for Kids with an Epic Scripture-Themed Carnival

This post is sponsored by Mormon.org. All opinions are my own. One year ago I became the Primary President in our local church congregation. This means I've been responsible for overseeing the Sunday School, music, nursery, and sharing time of all children ages 18 months to 11 years old in our church. There are somewhere between 35-50 ...

5 Tips for Getting Your Children Stoked to Go to Church

It doesn't matter how awesome your church is: someday your child won't want to go. Keeping children going to church week after week, year after year is a daunting task if your child hates it or would rather do something else on Sunday mornings. It takes work to teach kids about church and why it is important in their life and their salvation. ...

I am a Mormon. I Know It. I Live It. I Love It: Come Meet Me and Other Mormon Bloggers!

Today I am teaming up with 65+ other Mormon bloggers to share with everyone our testimonies of faith and encourage you to watch a film coming out in theaters across the country, starting today, October 10, 2014, called "Meet The Mormons." Meet the Mormons is not meant to be an in your face, you must join our church, film. It is simply designed and ...

Using Our Hidden Talents – Playing the Organ at Church

It finally happened. I played the organ at church for a Sacrament meeting. After six years of piano lessons, from the 7th grade to the 12th, I finally used my piano skills in front of my entire church congregation. And I was so nervous about it, though my mother is glad I finally played the organ at church, as that is probably the number one ...

The Difference Between being Active in Church and Being Converted to God

There are all too many times when individuals just go through “the motions,” whether those motions be at work, at home, in a relationship, or with their religiosity. They seem to think that if they just fake it long enough, show up on time, or act the right way, that eventually their heart will follow, but that is only sometimes the case. But, ...

Having Church at Home When You’re Too Sick to Go

There have been a few Sundays in the last few months where we haven't been able to go to church due to sickness. Between stomach flus, never ending rounds of colds and the flu, as well as hand foot and mouth disease, it has added up to many missed Sunday Services. And it stinks. Especially since I'm usually the healthy one around this house, but ...