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at SDCUnder the rainbow umbrella canopy trying to stay dryhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_0315.jpgSDC lightsWe love the Christmas lights at Silver Dollar City!2019-01-11T14:49:09+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2018/11/27/walking-with-my-eyes-shut/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_1648.jpgimg_16482018-11-27T16:40:20+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2018/10/30/illuminate-me/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_1553.jpgInto the atmospherehttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_1540.jpgSunshine smileshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_1534.jpgSunshine princess2018-11-01T12:30:29+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2018/08/20/psalm-23/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_10611.jpgIMG_1061[1]2018-08-20T13:05:06+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2018/03/05/paper-towel-grace/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/5ffae3f8f869cb6303eaaaccb74fcc5f.jpgGrace is allhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/udjn6940.jpgSpilled milkOur morning2018-03-06T14:03:21+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2018/01/31/the-great-promise/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_7913-1.jpgimg_7913-1https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_7913.jpgimg_79132018-02-01T14:45:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2018/01/09/seek-first/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/6cbc9b7714cc5ca359b2635b9716c8c5-faith-quotes-bible-quotes.jpg6cbc9b7714cc5ca359b2635b9716c8c5--faith-quotes-bible-quotes2018-01-09T15:29:11+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2017/09/21/well-worn-well-loved/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_70961.jpgFreddyFreddy 2017-09-21T17:31:38+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2017/09/14/in-love-after-30-years/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_70951.jpgFor keepshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_70941.pngA Passion to ServeMy current daily Bible reading plan. Search for "A Passion to Serve" on the Bible App (YouVersion).2017-09-14T17:12:52+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2017/09/12/10-scripture-to-pray-for-your-church/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_70901.jpgChurch is a family2023-05-26T21:15:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2017/09/11/reminders/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_70891.jpgWhat we need2017-09-11T15:29:53+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2017/08/16/back-to-it/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_69411.jpgBack to school!Seriously. Have you seen sweeter kids? 2017-08-16T15:10:32+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2017/03/01/tassels-and-theme-cards/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gogrowlowres.jpgGo & GrowThis is my Operation Christmas Child Team's theme card for this year. The Great Commission is the lens for our ministry efforts. 2017-03-01T16:49:54+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2017/02/14/loving-in-the-little/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_2101.jpgimg_21012017-09-11T15:31:43+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2017/02/06/god-never-loses-you/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4432.jpgLauren and meMe and my girl, together2017-02-06T18:23:29+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2016/09/30/not-bound/2016-09-30T14:10:31+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2016/09/27/my-gospel/2016-09-27T22:23:01+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2016/05/25/diving-into-the-word-this-summer/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_2156.jpgLauren's reading planWe are using this page out of Lauren's Explorer Bible as a template for her devotions to start the summer.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_2155.jpgSummer DevotionsThe kids' Bibles and devotion bindershttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_21541.jpgLauren's DevotionsThis is Lauren's first devotion page. She started reading about the life of Jesus in her Bible, and this is her synopsis and illustration!2016-05-25T17:12:51+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2016/04/26/fear-doesnt-fit/2016-04-26T16:06:49+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2016/03/21/family-communion/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-e1458616278662.jpegFamily communion2017-09-11T15:37:24+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2016/03/15/days-you-want-to-remember-forever/2016-03-15T22:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2016/03/15/reflect-on-the-resurrection-with-your-family-this-easter/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2w2tc-logo.jpg2w2tc-logo2016-03-15T22:20:30+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2016/01/15/bible-binge-crash-and-burn-my-attempt-to-read-the-bible-in-one-week/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_11851.jpgStarting 2016Where I began 20162020-01-05T01:51:36+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/12/23/the-cross-in-christmas/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ftta5012.jpgGlowstick ChristmasA few captured moments from our glowstick Nativity adventureshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1024.jpgGlowstick Nativity PathOur glowstick path through the living room2015-12-23T23:11:01+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/12/03/the-advent-that-almost-wasnt/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_7834.jpgAdvent calendar boxhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/81knrljiavl.jpgFamily Book of Adventhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_7830.jpgPromise PresentJackson and Lauren open our present filled with God's promises.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_7792.jpgAdvent wreathsThe kids hold up their Advent wreaths, where we will add different names of Jesus from Scripture during the month. 2015-12-03T19:34:24+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/11/15/the-love-of-jesus-wrapped-up-in-a-shoebox/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/occ_logo.jpgOCC_logo2015-11-15T21:47:47+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/11/09/fervent-prayer-plus-a-book-giveaway/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/fervent.gifFerventhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/fervent.jpgFervent2015-11-10T17:00:30+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/10/22/always-time-for-john-316/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/john316.jpgjohn316Lauren's verse2015-10-22T14:33:41+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/10/05/imnotdeadanymore/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_7416.jpggreat grace2015-10-05T21:55:19+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/09/26/love-is-quiet-and-loud/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_73501.jpgZephaniah 3:172015-09-27T00:01:31+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/09/20/shadow-or-sky/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_7329.jpgSaturday morning walkA morning walk with my kiddos2015-09-20T20:32:29+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/09/10/loving-god-in-the-little-things/2015-09-10T14:41:04+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/09/03/do-i-really-need-a-sign/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_71391.jpgstill small voice2015-09-03T16:26:42+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/09/01/bigger-man/2015-09-01T22:26:07+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/08/28/hummingbird-witness/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_5367.jpghummingbirdComing for a drink2015-08-28T15:23:14+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/08/27/i-am-not-the-story-he-is/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_71131.jpgilluminate2015-08-27T19:32:26+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/08/03/extraordinary-knowledge/2015-08-03T14:59:46+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/07/22/dont-call-unclean-what-god-calls-clean/2015-07-22T16:53:00+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/07/20/in-the-waiting/2015-07-20T15:45:09+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/07/16/in-his-time/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_65971.jpgsingle flowerOur one flower this summer2015-07-16T23:12:56+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/07/16/not-be-shaken/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image.jpgnot be shaken2015-07-16T14:32:17+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/07/09/safe-place/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_6612.jpgSlumber partyWithout fail, if a storm is in full swing at night, Lauren will end up in my room.2015-07-09T22:20:49+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/06/30/figure-it-out/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_6584-e1435677123417.jpgBuildingJackson works to build his forthttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_6589-e1435677081656.jpgBuilding successHe did it!2015-06-30T15:49:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/06/24/strawberry-shortcake-shortcomings-lessons-on-child-like-faith/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_65781.jpgPlay with meWhat's Lauren's first thought when she wakes up? Play with me Mom!2015-06-25T11:07:16+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/06/11/revive/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/image-1.jpgPsalms 68_92015-06-11T22:37:55+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/05/13/only-in-heaven/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_5372.jpgorchidThis orchid plant was given to me by a dear friend after one of my miscarriages. It almost always blooms around the time of year that one of the babies we lost went to Heaven. God continues to encourage and bring peace year after year through this beautiful plant.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_5371.jpgorchidsThis orchid plant was given to me by a dear friend after one of my miscarriages. It almost always blooms around the time of year that one of the babies we lost went to Heaven. God continues to encourage and bring peace year after year through this beautiful plant.2015-05-13T20:54:07+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/04/23/the-spirit-has-all-the-self-control-i-need/2015-04-23T19:14:49+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/04/20/lord-of-this-hour/2015-04-20T14:55:36+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/04/18/he-loves-me/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5084.jpgEvening strollI love my children because they are my children. God loves me for the same reason.2015-04-19T02:18:15+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/04/05/happy-easter/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4927.jpgHappy EasterMe and my Easter blessings!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/easter-wall.jpgEaster wallOur 2 Weeks 2 the Cross Easter wall2015-04-06T01:40:46+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/04/05/he-is-not-here-he-is-risen/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/resurrectionrolls.jpgresurrectionrollsLauren and Jackson with their Resurrection Rolls before baking2015-04-06T01:07:41+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/04/04/for-god-so-loved-me/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4889.jpgWordless BookOur wordless Christ color books2015-04-05T03:14:57+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/04/04/surely-he-is-the-son-of-god/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/jackson-and-burn-pile.jpgJackson and burn pileJackson places his "sin" in the flames of the burn pile. He got a little too close for this mama's comfort! Like father, like son. :)https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sin-burn-pile.jpgsin burn pileLauren and Jackson hold black paper representing their sin.2015-04-04T18:59:57+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/04/02/today-you-will-be-with-me-in-paradise/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4865.jpgThree crossesJackson and three crosses2015-04-03T03:14:09+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/04/01/jesuskingofthejews/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4861.jpgcross sun catcherJackson's projecthttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_4860.jpgSuncatcher KidsLauren and Jackson sit under their sun catcher crosses2015-04-02T03:54:37+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/31/remember-the-word-of-the-lord/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_4853.jpgRoosterLauren and her rooster picture2015-04-01T02:49:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/30/i-am-he/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_4852-2.jpgI am HeGlow stick truth2015-03-31T03:29:28+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/29/not-my-will-but-your-will/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/gardendiorama.jpggardendioramaGarden of Gethsemane dioramas2015-03-30T01:31:41+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/27/do-this-to-remember-me/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_4824-2.jpgcommunionJackson and Lauren are ready to celebrate communion2015-03-27T15:40:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/26/one-of-you-will-betray-me/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_48061.jpgPieces crossJackson and Lauren made crosses out of ripped paper pieces2015-03-27T02:47:25+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/25/be-the-servant-of-all/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/footwashing.jpgfootwashingJackson and Lauren wash each other's feet2015-03-26T03:23:39+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/24/love-god-love-others/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image.jpgLove hopscotchJackson and Lauren play Love hopscotch2015-03-24T22:35:06+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/23/house-of-prayer-not-den-of-thieves/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_4729-2.jpgSin experimentJackson and Lauren put drops of food coloring (sin) into the jar as part of our sin science experiment to show how Jesus cleans our lives.2015-03-24T03:19:38+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/22/hosanna-to-the-king-of-kings/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_4709-2.jpgPalm-palm branchesPalm branches made out of palmshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_4697.jpgWaving palm branchesWaving palm branches2015-03-22T22:25:41+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/22/2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_4686-2.jpg2 Weeks 2 the CrossOur 2 Weeks 2 the Cross roadmap2015-03-22T22:09:07+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/17/dodging-the-puddles/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_4673.jpgMud RoadNavigating through the mud puddles isn't always an easy task.2015-03-17T17:18:03+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/11/morning-mercies/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/morningmercy.jpgmorningmercy2015-03-11T13:47:47+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/09/the-lukewarm-mess/2015-03-09T20:42:48+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/03/04/days-together-are-never-a-waste/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_4646.jpgSnow Day SticksSnow Day Stickshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_4638.jpgBlessingMe and my blessings2015-03-04T21:23:04+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/02/14/love-is/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/paintstripbookmarks.jpgpaintstripbookmarksThe kids stand in front of our Love Is wall hanging after Day 2, with bookmarks they made out of paint strip samples.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/loveismobile.jpgloveismobileLauren and her "Love is" mobile2015-02-14T16:58:16+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/02/06/more-or-less/2015-02-06T16:52:05+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/02/03/the-yes-experiment/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cheesyselfie.jpgcheesyselfieConsidering the Cheetos remnants on Lauren's mouth, this is definitely a cheesie selfie! ;)2015-02-03T19:20:55+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/01/20/storms-dont-define-me/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jesusandthestorm.jpgJesusandthestormIllustration from Bedtime Bible Stories, pg. 3222015-01-20T16:40:37+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/01/12/looks-dont-matter-love-does/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jacksonselfiecollage.jpgjacksonselfiecollageWe sure can be silly! :)https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jacksonselfie.jpgjacksonselfieTaking selfies with my son2015-01-13T00:38:01+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/01/08/busyness-badge-of-honor/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/morningquiet.jpgmorningquietMy spot this morning: praying, reading, learning, listening...2015-01-08T17:48:11+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/01/02/packing-up-christmas/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/christmasdecorations.jpgChristmas decorationsThe ornaments and Christmas crafts and decorations piled up as I worked to pack it all up.2015-01-02T21:59:07+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2015/01/01/countdown-to-the-new-year-review-of-top-2014-posts/2015-01-02T05:02:54+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/25/journey-to-the-manger-celebrate-jesus/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4147-2.jpgJesusJesushttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4131-2.jpgChristmas DayOn Christmas morning, Jackson and Lauren stand by our Journey to the Manger calendar, complete with Jesus!2014-12-25T18:36:39+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/24/journey-to-the-manger-mary/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4129-2.jpgMaryMaryhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4128-2.jpgcandlelight serviceLauren and Jackson at our church's candelight Christmas Eve service2014-12-25T03:56:19+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/23/journey-to-the-manger-joseph/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4124-2.jpgJosephJosephhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4118-copy.jpgJesse treeJackson and Lauren hold up the family trees we made for Jesus.2015-10-17T18:15:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/23/journey-to-the-manger-wise-men-and-gifts/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4111-2.jpgWise Men Give GiftsWise Men Give Giftshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4102-copy.jpgGift for JesusThe kids consider what they can give to Jesus this Christmas.2014-12-23T21:04:10+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/21/journey-to-the-manger-wise-men-and-herod/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4097-2.jpgWise Men talk with HerodWise Men talk with Herodhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4069-copy.jpgColor By NumberJackson works on his Journey to the Manger color by number of the Wise Men.2014-12-22T04:36:48+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/20/journey-to-the-manger-wise-men-and-the-star/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4064-2.jpgWise Men Follow the StarWise Men Follow the Starhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4035-2.jpgObstacle CourseLauren navigates the last leg of our obstacle course.2014-12-21T04:30:37+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/19/journey-to-the-manger-heavenly-hosts/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/makingangels.jpgmakingangelsThe kids add some bling to their angel skirts.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4003-2.jpgHeavenly HostsHeavenly Hostshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3987-2.jpgAngels we have heard on highJackson and Lauren join the angel chorus!2014-12-20T03:58:58+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/18/journey-to-the-manger-shepherds/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3972-2.jpgShepherdsShepherdshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3956-copy-2.jpgLauren and JesusLauren cradles our baby Jesus in her arms, imagining what it might have been like for the shepherds to see the Messiah.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3969-copy.jpgBaby searchJackson holds the baby after searching for it in our game tonight.2014-12-19T04:50:51+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/17/journey-to-the-manger-angel/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3952-2.jpgAngelAngelhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3944-copy.jpgAngel LaurenAngel Lauren gives two thumbs-up to share her good news!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3948-copy.jpgAngel pairLauren and I dressed up as angels2014-12-17T23:05:36+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/16/journey-to-the-manger-sheep/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3937-2.jpgsheepSheephttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/listeningsheep.jpglisteningsheepJackson pretends to be a sheep. listening carefully to his shepherd (dad) for direction.2014-12-17T00:51:38+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/15/journey-to-the-manger-innkeeper/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3919-2.jpgInnkeeperInnkeeperhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3914-2.jpgTrading comfortThe kids created comfy beds in the living room to think about what it would be like to trade comfort to serve Christ. 2014-12-17T00:50:59+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/14/journey-to-the-manger-donkey/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3907-2.jpgDonkeyDonkeyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3888-2.jpgPin the Tail on the DonkeyJackson works to pin the tail on the donkey.2014-12-17T00:50:04+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/13/journey-to-the-manger-caesar-augustus/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3876-copy.jpgFinal tallyPapa and Jackson tally the final count for our M&M census.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3878-2.jpgCaesar AugustusCaesar Augustushttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3867-copy.jpgCountingDaddy, Lauren and Grandma work to count their M&Ms in our census.2014-12-14T05:19:58+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/12/journey-to-the-manger-high-priest/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3840-2.jpgComparing treasureJackson and Lauren compare their treasurehttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3838-copy.jpgFinding treasureJackson and Lauren are thrilled with the treasures they find in their stockingshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3833-copy.jpgClue #4Clue #4: Both and red and shaped like socks In them you'll find treasure We love you and hope you've had fun You are special beyond measurehttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3830-2.jpgFinding a clueLooking under the bed to find the next cluehttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3827-2.jpgClue #3Clue #3: Lay your head, cover up, Make them every day. If you look underneath, another clue I'll give awayhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3826-2.jpgClue #2Clue #2: Start counting now and reach number 17. Go to the Advent calendar and find out what I meanhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/first-clue.jpgfirst clueJackson reads the first clue of our Christmas Treasure Hunt: Let's go on a hunt Treasures wait for you Look under the Christmas tree for your next clue2014-12-12T20:57:40+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/11/journey-to-the-manger-king-herod/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3804-2.jpgGiveWhen we choose to give it brings us closer to each other, and to our Heavenly Father.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3808-2.jpgKing HerodKing Herodhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3796-2.jpgGive and TakeDuring our Give and Take game, both kids tried to "take" the rope, and ended up frustrated (just like we do when we are selfish and do not think of others).2014-12-12T03:04:21+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/10/journey-to-the-manger-john-the-baptist/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/getreadyrelay-copy.jpggetreadyrelayJackson and Lauren laughed so hard when they saw how silly they looked during our relay!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/johnthebaptist.jpgjohnthebaptistJohn the Baptisthttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/us.jpgusMe and the kids after our Get Ready relay race!2014-12-11T02:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/09/journey-to-the-manger-elizabeth/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3695-2.jpgElizabethElizabethhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3681.jpgChristmas Joy GameWe played a game called Christmas Joy that emphasized what is most important to celebrate this time of year.2014-12-10T01:42:29+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/08/journey-to-the-manger-zechariah-johns-father/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3651-2.jpgZechariah (John's father)Zechariah (John's father)https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3630.jpgChristmas CharadesMatt and Lauren work together in Christmas Charades. It's hard to tell the biggest character!2014-12-09T04:06:44+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/07/journey-to-the-manger-angel-gabriel/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3623-2.jpgJackson NativityJackson tells the story of God's great love with the Nativity scene he made today. Most of his retelling was word-for-word from Scripture. This story has been imprinted on his heart!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3582-2.jpgAngel GabrielAngel Gabrielhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3602-2.jpgKid NativityThe kids loved making their own nativities.2014-12-07T23:12:20+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/06/journey-to-the-manger-simeon/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3559-2.jpgShooting skillsIt becomes easier to make a basket the closer you get!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3575-2.jpgSimeonSimeonhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3568.jpgSimeon never gave upJackson and Lauren show their art project puzzles of Simeon.2014-12-07T20:28:59+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/05/journey-to-the-manger-anna/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3507-2.jpgAnnaAnnahttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3497.jpgMemory gameMatt and the kids try to quickly memorize what objects are on the tray.2014-12-06T04:39:23+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/04/journey-to-the-manger-zechariah-the-prophet/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3465-2.jpgZechariah the prophetZechariah the prophethttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/tp-skirt.jpgtp skirtLauren pats down wet toilet paper to cover a bowl. Though the project wasn't finished today (on purpose!), the kids did get to splash quite a bit of water around.2014-12-05T04:56:52+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/03/journey-to-the-manger-micah/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3461.jpgRed LightLauren hold up the Red Light sign that holds the prophet Micah's message to the people of his day: Stop doing bad things!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/micahpuzzlepage.jpgMicahpuzzlepageJackson works on his puzzle page for Day 4 of Journey to the Manger.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3451-2.jpgMicahMicah the prophethttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/redlight.jpgredlightLauren hold up the Red Light sign that holds the prophet Micah's message to the people of his day: Stop doing bad things!2014-12-04T03:57:55+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/02/journey-to-the-manger-isaiah/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/feardrawings.jpgfeardrawingsAfter discussing the fears we drew, the kids had a ball scrunching up their papers and then throwing them in the trash. We don't have to be scared. God can help!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3440-2.jpgIsaiahIsaiah the prophethttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3428-2.jpgIsaiah scrollsLauren and Jackson made scrolls depicting the prophecy God gave to Isaiah.2014-12-03T02:47:19+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/12/01/journey-to-the-manger-king-david/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3365-2.jpgPlacing King DavidJackson coaches Lauren as she finds where King David fits on our Journey to the Manger poster.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3368-2.jpgKing DavidKing Davidhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3383.jpgSlingshotJackson steadies his slingshot before letting it loose.2014-12-02T04:18:57+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/01/beginning-the-christmas-advent-ure/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_0015.jpgChristmas tree adventWe are ready for the start of Advent!2014-11-30T22:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/29/preparing-for-advent-capture-your-childs-heart-for-christ-this-christmas/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3316.jpgJourney to the MangerOur Journey to the Manger, ready to begin on Sunday, Nov. 30!2014-11-30T22:05:53+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/30/journey-to-the-manger-begin-with-god/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3356.jpgChristmas prayer chainsThe kids hold their Christmas prayer chains high. Each day we will pray to our Father God for one person as we countdown to Jesus's birthday.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3362.jpgGod the FatherGod the Fatherhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3343.jpgJourney to the Manger posterJackson and Lauren hold their Journey to the Manger activity books in front of our Christmas Countdown board. Each day, we match a person (or animal) to the poster.2014-11-30T21:15:56+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/25-days-of-thankfulness/2014-11-27T17:08:08+00:00weekly0.6https://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/01/this-november-focusing-on-god-not-just-his-blessings/2014-11-27T16:01:01+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/20/faithful-god-provides-escape-from-temptation/2014-11-27T15:33:53+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/27/thankful-god-sent-me-jesus/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/jesusfeather.jpgJesus featherLauren proudly displays her turkey feather in front of our Thankful Tree. This feather has been displayed in the hallway of her elementary school this month as part of her class turkey.2014-11-27T15:30:14+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/26/thankful-god-is-the-light-of-the-world/2014-11-26T17:14:20+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/25/thankful-god-is-our-peace/2014-11-25T18:00:04+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/24/thankful-god-came-to-serve/2014-11-24T16:15:31+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/23/thankful-god-is-the-beginning-and-the-end/2014-11-23T21:44:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/21/thankful-gods-grace-is-sufficient/2014-11-21T17:27:08+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/19/thankful-god-makes-all-things-new/2014-11-19T16:22:15+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/18/thankful-god-loves-the-world/2014-11-18T16:58:26+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/17/thankful-god-is-in-control/2014-11-18T02:01:36+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/15/thankful-god-is-the-good-shepherd/2014-11-15T15:38:18+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/14/thankful-god-made-me/2014-11-14T16:33:33+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/13/thankful-gods-ways-are-higher-than-my-ways/2014-11-13T14:42:54+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/09/28/tone/2014-11-12T14:56:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/12/thankful-gods-mercies-are-new-every-morning/2014-11-12T14:37:31+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/11/thankful-god-makes-his-presence-known/2014-11-11T19:44:32+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/10/thankful-god-is-the-sower/2014-11-10T14:45:38+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/09/thankful-god-dwells-among-us/2014-11-09T20:42:43+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/08/thankful-gods-word-will-stand-forever/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/thankfuldevotion.jpgthankfuldevotionOne of my calendar devotions this month2014-11-08T15:22:33+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/07/thankful-god-seeks-me/2014-11-07T13:22:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/06/hitting-the-wall/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3190.jpgPoor pirateMy poor pirate Jackson after he had crashed into a wall2014-11-06T20:31:47+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/06/thankful-god-is-faithful-and-just-to-forgive/2014-11-06T15:09:13+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/05/thankful-god-is-the-lawgiver/2014-11-05T14:56:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/04/thankful-god-sees-me/2014-11-04T15:22:28+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/02/thankful-god-builds-the-church/2014-11-04T00:39:10+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/11/03/thankful-god-proves-his-love/2014-11-04T00:38:48+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/10/21/every-thing-matters/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3067.jpgBaptism doodleJackson's baptism "photo"2014-10-21T17:02:17+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/03/26/holy-calling/2014-10-21T15:36:17+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/10/08/do-you-believe-this/2014-10-08T14:46:10+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/09/30/fingernail-faith/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/paintednails.jpgpaintednails2023-01-03T17:26:00+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/09/24/make-me/2014-09-24T15:05:02+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/09/22/take-it-with-you/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/bibletoschool.jpgBibletoschoolLauren is ready to take her Bible to school2014-09-22T20:42:06+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/09/12/god-cares-about-lost-teeth/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2835.jpgLost toothJackson woke up this morning with a gift under his pillow for losing another tooth!2014-09-12T19:46:12+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/09/11/finish-the-sentence/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2830.jpgRomans 8:28Romans 8:282014-09-12T01:56:10+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/09/09/through-the-cracked-looking-glass/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2820-0.jpgWindow crackMowing accident2014-09-09T17:01:21+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/08/29/pray-on-purpose/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_27051.jpgMy Prayer BookMy Prayer Book2014-08-30T13:07:53+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/08/23/i-choose-jesus/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bedtimeblessings.jpgbedtimeblessingsReading our bedtime devotions2014-08-25T00:59:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/08/21/god-wants-to-meet-with-me/2014-08-22T00:07:59+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/08/19/we-are-personal-to-god/2014-08-19T21:21:45+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/08/13/carry-on-my-heart/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/firstday.jpgfirstdayReady for the first day of school!2014-08-13T16:56:08+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/08/12/finding-peace-in-the-midst-of-back-to-school-crazy/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2549.jpgbackpacksBackpacks ready for the first day of schoolhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_25491.jpgIMG_2549[1]2014-08-12T17:48:50+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/07/05/home-of-the-free/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cheerbear.jpgcheerbearLauren felt safe from the fireworks snuggled in her own bed with Cheer Bear.2014-07-05T16:36:25+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/06/12/hand-in-hand/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_14841.jpgWalking togetherLauren and I walk hand in hand.2014-06-25T02:51:35+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/05/23/taking-the-time-out/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/timeout.jpgtimeoutJackson sits in time outhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_17071.jpgTime outJackson sitting in time out2014-05-24T00:22:24+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/05/07/gardening-with-a-little-girl-involving-children-in-ministry/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/plantingflowers.jpgplantingflowershttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/laurenflowers.jpgLaurenflowersLauren choose all pink flowers to plant2014-05-07T20:08:18+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/24/am-i-really-speaking-the-truth-in-love/2014-04-25T00:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/19/jesus-gives-me-new-life-final-day-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/resurrectionrolls2.jpgresurrectionrolls2Resurrection rollshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/resurrectionroll1.jpgresurrectionroll1https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_11071.jpgResurrection RollThe Resurrection Roll is empty!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/empty-tomb.jpgempty tombDay 14 Connection Icon: the empty tomb2014-04-21T12:15:09+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/18/jesus-died-for-me-day-13-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_10821.jpgBuilding ABC booksPapa and Jackson build his ABC book.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/abcs.jpgABCs of salvationhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/abc.jpgABCDay 13 Connection Icon: ABC2014-04-19T12:28:30+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/18/eyes-on-the-cross-the-centurion/2014-04-18T03:13:00+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/18/eyes-on-the-cross-simon-of-cyrene/2014-04-18T02:56:21+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/18/eyes-on-the-cross-the-criminal-hanging-next-to-jesus/2014-04-18T02:55:01+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/18/eyes-on-the-cross/2014-04-18T17:27:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/17/jesus-connects-me-to-god-day-12-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sinburial.jpgsinburialhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/casket.jpgcasketConnection Icon Day 12: a caskethttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_10561.jpgSin burialDigging a hole and burying our sins2014-04-18T01:26:18+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/16/jesus-will-forgive-me-day-11-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_10451.jpgThree cross bead necklaceA close-up of the Three Cross Bead Necklace. This simple craft project is easy to modify and great for young toddlers with supervision or grade schoolers who want to be creative.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/three-crosses.jpgthree crossesDay 11 Connection Icon: three crosseshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_10501.jpgJackson cross necklaceJackson models his three cross bead necklace.2014-04-16T21:38:52+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/15/jesus-takes-my-punishment-day-10-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cross.jpgcrossDay 10 Connection Icon: The Crosshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_10321.jpgCross SuncatcherOh the wonderful cross2014-04-16T02:15:47+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/14/jesus-loves-me-even-when-i-sin-day-9-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bandaidhearts.jpgbandaidheartsLauren and Jackson work on their Band-aid Hearts.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rooster.jpgroosterDay 9 Connection Icon: roosterhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_10101.jpgBandaid heartsJesus wants to heal our hearts when we sin.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_10091.jpgIMG_1009[1]Bandaid hearts2014-04-15T16:10:12+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/13/jesus-tells-me-to-trust-him-day-8-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/handcuffs.jpghandcuffsDay 8 Connection Icon: handcuffshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_09701.jpgCross Cup TossCross Cup Toss2014-04-13T21:44:15+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/12/jesus-wants-me-to-keep-watch-day-7-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/prayer-hands.jpgprayer handsDay 7 Connection Icon: prayer handshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_09541.jpgprayer handsNOT my will, but YOUR will.2014-04-13T03:17:26+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/11/jesus-teaches-me-how-to-remember-day-6-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bread-and-wine.jpgbread and wineDay 6 Connection Icon: bread and winehttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/inremembrance.jpginremembranceCommunion2014-04-12T02:59:18+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/10/jesus-knows-how-i-feel-day-5-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ripped-paper.jpgripped paperDay 5 Connection Icon: ripped paperhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_09311.jpgtornWe ripped our people apart to show how sin causes separation.2014-04-11T02:26:33+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/09/jesus-shows-me-how-to-serve-day-4-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_0882.jpgfamily feetwashingWashing each other's feethttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/footwashing.jpgfootwashingWe are to follow the example of Christ!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/feet.jpgfeetDay 4 Connection Icon: feethttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/laurenwashing.jpglaurenwashingLauren washes my feethttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/family-footwashing.jpgfamily footwashingWashing each other's feet2014-04-09T22:00:25+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/08/jesus-commands-me-to-love-day-3-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/heart.jpgheartDay 3 Connection Icon: a hearthttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/jackson-hopscotch.jpgJackson hopscotchBefore tossing the bean bag, we shared one way we could love God and love others.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_08361.jpgLOVE HopscotchLOVE Hopscotch2014-04-09T17:55:21+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/07/jesus-wants-to-clean-my-heart-day-2-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cleaner.jpgDay 2 iconDay 2 Connection Icon: cleaning supplieshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_08191.jpgClean experimentJackson and Lauren watch as the water filled with sin (food coloring drops) becomes clean when the Jesus jar is poured in.2015-03-31T03:48:13+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/07/jesus-came-to-save-me-day-1-of-2-weeks-2-the-cross/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2w2tc-logo.jpg2W2TC logohttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/palm-branch-kids.jpgpalm branch kidsJackson and Lauren wave their palm branches to celebrate Jesus entering Jerusalem.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/palm-branch-construction.jpgpalm branch constructionMaking our palm brancheshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/palm-branch.jpgpalm branch iconDay 1 Connection Icon: a palm branchhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_08031.jpgPalm branchesJackson and Lauren wave their palm branches to celebrate Jesus entering Jerusalem.2014-04-07T13:42:42+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/04/2-weeks-2-the-cross-begins-this-sunday/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140404-095710.jpgWall CrossEach day of 2 Weeks 2 the Cross, we will look at one icon around the cross hanging on a prominent wall in our living room. For example, the first day, the image is of a palm branch. The theme for that day is "Jesus came to save me." We will read Mark 11:1-11 together, and then make construction paper palm branches and shout Hosanna to imagine what it was like when Jesus made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem.2014-04-04T16:10:32+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/04/02/sure/2014-04-02T13:44:45+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/03/28/feeling-useless/2014-03-28T18:35:03+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/03/12/sunset-conversations-with-no-facebook-photo/2014-03-12T20:28:45+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/03/08/fully-known/2014-03-08T14:44:49+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/03/03/thank-you-for-the-cross-a-40-day-scripture-reading-plan-for-easter/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140303-104548.jpgPrayingBefore naps and bedtime, Lauren prays.2014-03-03T17:10:57+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/01/23/smashing-fingers/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140123-101513.jpgSmashed fingersIn a pinch2014-01-23T20:40:51+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/01/08/moving-heaven-and-earth/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140108-135158.jpgSick girlLauren has spent much of the last few days on the couch, trying to get well.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140108-134847.jpgSick girlLauren manages to smile from her spot on the couch, where she's spent much of the day sick.2014-01-08T19:59:15+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2014/01/07/back-and-forth/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/airplanefamilypic.jpgairplanefamilypicWe spent the beginning of 2014 with our family. Here we toured the Airline History Museum in Kansas City.2014-01-07T20:39:46+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/24/why-jesus-came/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131224-210052.jpgChristmas crossPapa helps Lauren make her cross ornament.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131224-210041.jpgCross ornamentOur cross ornamenthttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131224-205746.jpg20131224-205746.jpg2013-12-25T03:34:53+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/24/giving-gifts-to-jesus/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131224-140459.jpgCinnamon ornamentJackson and Lauren hold their cinnamon ornaments just before baking.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131224-134358.jpgWisemen ornamentWisemen ornamenthttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131224-134345.jpgCinnamon ornamentsJackson and Lauren hold their cinnamon ornaments before baking2013-12-24T20:09:39+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/21/brightly-shining/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131221-171758.jpgStar ornamentLauren's star ornament2013-12-21T23:40:51+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/20/recognizing-jesus/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131220-173327.jpgTemple ornamentJackson's temple ornament. He drew Simeon ("S"), Jesus ("J") and Anna ("A") in the temple.2013-12-21T13:49:27+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/20/jumping-jacks/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131220-173221.jpgShepherd ornamentsShepherd ornamentshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131220-173211.jpg2013-12-21T13:32:46+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/19/filling-the-sky/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131219-075731.jpgAngels ornamentOur "throng of angels" ornamenthttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131219-075715.jpgAngel chorusThe Cobb family angel chorus2013-12-19T14:15:24+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/18/christmas-crunch/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131218-140029.jpgSheep ornamentOur sheep ornament2013-12-18T20:46:05+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/16/snug-and-safe/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131216-134211.jpgCloth ornamentOur ornament todayhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131216-134156.jpgSwaddleJesus was wrapped in cloth, so we did the same to see how it felt.2013-12-16T20:05:08+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/15/away-in-a-manger/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131215-215029.jpgManger OrnamentManger ornamenthttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131215-215002.jpgmangerWe made a manger tonight, and wrapped our baby tight, with stuffed animals looking on.2013-12-16T04:38:19+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/14/exploring-the-stable/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131214-215456.jpgStable ornamentOur stable ornamenthttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131214-215439.jpgExploring the stableJackson and Lauren fill the stable as we read Luke chapter 2.2013-12-15T05:06:04+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/14/jesus-is-the-bread-of-life/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131214-094636.jpgJackson paintingJackson paints his Bethlehem ornament.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131214-094617.jpgBethlehem ornamentO little town of Bethlehem2013-12-14T16:08:03+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/12/we-count/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131212-211754.jpgGreen riceLauren spreads our her green rice to dry while Jackson watches.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131212-195201.jpgcensus jarOur census ornament2013-12-13T03:41:44+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/11/call-him-jesus/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131211-203410.jpgJesus ornamentJackson, me and the Jesus ornament2013-12-12T03:20:45+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/11/dreamer/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131211-074747.jpgLauren sewingLauren sews her ornamenthttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131211-074735.jpgPillow ornamentPillow ornament2013-12-11T13:55:11+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/09/righteous-daddy/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131209-210546.jpg20131209-210546.jpg2013-12-10T03:36:59+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/08/you-are-my-sunshine/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131208-203508.jpg20131208-203508.jpgJackson reading the Bible2013-12-09T03:00:23+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/07/heart-song/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131207-203355.jpgmusic ornamentJackson and me after making his ornamenthttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131207-203328.jpgLauren and me glueingLauren glues jewels on her CD ornamenthttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131207-201713.jpg20131207-201713.jpghttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131207-200942.jpg20131207-200942.jpg2013-12-08T02:41:16+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/06/jump-for-joy/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131206-205104.jpg20131206-205104.jpghttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131206-203957.jpg20131206-203957.jpg2013-12-15T05:13:45+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/05/i-am-the-lords-servant/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131205-205936.jpgJackson Maryhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131205-2052322.jpg20131205-205232.jpghttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131205-205232.jpgLauren Mary2013-12-06T03:41:07+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/04/making-a-statement/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131204-212140.jpg20131204-212140.jpghttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131204-204753.jpg20131204-204753.jpg2013-12-05T03:39:17+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/03/believe-what-god-says/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-529e933c96dbd5-41022162.jpgwpid-529e933c96dbd5.41022162.jpg2013-12-04T02:55:55+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/02/jesus-rules/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-529d3cf4324398-36725423.jpgwpid-529d3cf4324398.36725423.jpg2013-12-03T02:15:54+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/12/01/jesus-is-the-light-of-the-world/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-529bdc24456603-53279601.jpgwpid-529bdc24456603.53279601.jpg2013-12-02T01:46:24+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/11/30/thankfulness-abounds/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131130-184531.jpg20131130-184531.jpg2013-12-01T01:05:43+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/11/30/holding-baby-jesus-tight/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0014.jpgLauren NativityLauren's Nativityhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0013.jpgNativity giftGiving gifts to Jesus2013-11-30T17:03:23+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/11/27/while-the-turkey-cooks-last-minute-thanksgiving-activities-for-the-kids/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/thankfultree.jpgthankfultreeWe have worked on our Thankful Tree all month, but a smaller-scale version is perfect on Thanksgiving!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/photo-1.jpgturkey puppetsOur turkey puppetshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_20131123_184256_935-1.jpgIndian CostumesFive little Indian cousins2013-11-28T14:20:24+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/11/02/being-a-family/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_20131025_095912_244.jpgActivity JarOur Family Activity Jar2013-11-03T02:31:44+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/11/01/thankfulleaves/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_20131101_195601_110.jpgThanksgiving TreeThe start of our Thanksgiving Tree2013-11-02T13:57:26+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/10/29/beautiful-decay/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_20131028_153138_875.jpgMy favorite treeMy favorite tree2013-10-29T18:57:00+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/10/26/earthquake/2013-10-26T14:25:08+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/10/25/regrade-my-heart/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_20131008_083248_715.jpgRegradeRoad regrade2013-10-25T21:25:31+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/09/24/every-generation/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jesus_ancestors.pngThe Ancestors of Jesus2013-09-24T18:21:58+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/09/22/why-was-jesus-baptized/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/luk3_22.jpgLuke 3:22b2013-09-22T21:24:49+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/09/21/proof/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/luke3_8.jpgLuke3_82013-09-21T14:50:00+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/09/13/three-days/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/luke-2_49.pngLuke 2:492013-09-13T18:18:01+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/09/12/fulfillment/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/luke2_29.pngLuke 2:29-322013-09-12T21:16:03+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/09/02/more-extraordinary/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/luke2_20b.jpgLuke 2:20https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/luke2_20.jpgLuke 2:202013-09-02T20:31:05+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/08/30/god-is-not-a-risk-taker/2013-08-30T16:27:55+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/08/26/favorite-place/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1510.jpgLauren outside the churchLauren squints outside her favorite place in the world.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1517.jpgChurch frontLauren stands outside the front of her favorite place in the world.2013-08-26T13:39:01+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/08/14/uproot/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/luke2-6.jpgLuke 2:62013-08-14T19:35:02+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/08/13/step-into-the-light/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/luke178.jpgLuke 1:78-792013-08-13T19:36:45+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/07/30/jesus-joy/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sdc12991.jpgLauren at VBSLauren (in the middle) sings through her smiles.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sdc13007.jpgVBS songsJackson (in the orange) sings from his heart.2013-07-30T19:13:08+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/07/19/sharing-promises/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/luke145.jpgluke145You are blessed because you believed2013-07-19T12:22:13+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/07/16/bigger-biscuit/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sdc12943.jpgCrescentsLauren chooses her roll.2013-07-17T02:14:50+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/07/06/hard-blessings/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/luke138.jpgLuke1382013-07-06T16:40:14+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/07/03/the-story-before-the-story/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/luke1-13.jpgLuke 1:132013-07-03T04:23:42+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/06/28/my-jesus-journey/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-1.jpgBirthday celebrationWe celebrated my birthday at our favorite local restaurant today!2013-06-29T16:57:51+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/06/06/making-disciples/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-6.jpgReading to MaciJackson reads his baby Bible to Maci2013-06-06T20:54:06+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/05/20/garland-of-grace/2013-05-20T14:59:56+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/05/15/empty/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_20130422_073936_291.jpgSyrupOur favorite syrup is finished.2013-05-15T18:58:33+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/05/12/heart-shaper/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_20130420_143521_928.jpgMe and my kiddosMe and my kiddos2013-05-12T21:34:39+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/05/03/wake-up-the-dawn/2013-05-03T14:03:13+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/04/30/skinned-knees/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/skinnedknee.jpgskinnedkneeLauren's skinned knee2013-04-30T19:26:05+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/04/23/rain/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/rain.jpgrainLooking for puddles to splash and stomp in2013-04-23T19:26:27+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/31/jesus-is-risen/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-31-18-55-25.jpgHelp plantingGrandma helped Lauren find a good spot to plant her seeds.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-31-18-53-10.jpgPlanting seedsJackson finds a good spot to plant his morning glory seeds.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-31-12-51-07.jpgEmpty tombThe stone is rolled away.2013-04-01T03:03:05+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/30/jesus-dies-and-is-buried/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-30-17-19-21.jpgEaster GardenEaster Gardenhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-30-17-16-35.jpgBefore the tomb is sealedBefore the tomb is sealedhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-30-17-15-40.jpgTombJesus in the tombhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-30-17-14-52.jpgJackson and the Easter GardenJackson places Jesus in the tombhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-30-17-02-13.jpgThree crossesThree crosseshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-30-17-00-32.jpgPlanting the crossesJackson, Lauren and I "plant" the crosseshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-30-16-49-57.jpgDirtMatt helps the kids pour the dirt in the pothttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-30-16-39-40.jpgRock findingLauren and Jackson collect rockshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-30-16-38-00.jpgWalkWe walk down our road to collect rocks2013-03-31T03:00:18+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/28/jesus-saves/2013-03-29T14:27:23+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/27/jesus-is-crucified/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-27-16-35-49.jpgCross suncatchersOur cross suncatchershttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-27-16-26-47.jpgCreating sun catchersJackson works on glueing color strips on his cross suncatcher. He has a cross duct-taped to his shirt because that is the AWANA theme at church.2013-03-28T02:35:17+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/26/jesus-goes-on-trial/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-26-20-18-39.jpgCup gameLauren figured out the closer she was to the target, the more likely she was to find success.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-26-20-15-49.jpgCross cup gameCross cup gamehttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-26-20-13-03.jpgCross and cupsCross and cups2013-03-27T03:03:58+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/25/jesus-is-arrested-and-is-denied-by-peter/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-25-20-13-28.jpgRooster hatWe made rooster hats out of construction paper, tissue paper and string.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-25-19-26-09.jpgHide and Go SeekJackson hides under his bed during our Hide and Go Seek game2013-03-26T03:02:51+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/23/jesus-prays-in-the-garden/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-23-13-21-05.jpgPraying handsJackson's praying hands: Not my will, but your will.2013-03-23T20:47:17+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/22/jesus-celebrates-passover/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-22-19-45-42.jpgCommunion JuiceMatt explains the significance of the juice.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-22-19-41-45.jpgCommunionTonight we learned about a new element of the Passover Jesus introduced to His disciples.2013-03-23T02:35:43+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/21/jesus-serves-his-disciples/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-21-19-15-10.jpgJackson washing feetJackson washes my feet.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-21-19-16-30.jpgWashing feetThe kids loved washing each others feet, like Jesus did with His disciples!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-21-19-14-05.jpgWashing feetJackson washes Lauren's feet.2013-03-22T02:07:18+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/20/jesus-is-anointed/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-20-16-02-21.jpgHeart for JesusHearts for Jesushttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-20-15-51-07.jpgMaking heartsEach child made a heart for Jesus, in their own special way.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-20-15-41-28.jpgAnnointingAs we acted out Jesus being anointed, we discovered that it tickles to have our feet wiped with someone else's hair! :)2013-03-20T21:36:06+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/19/jesus-clears-the-temple/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-19-20-02-27.jpgCollecting moneyThe kids collected all the money scattered in the living room.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-19-20-00-27.jpgOverturning the chairsJackson and Lauren overturn chairs in the "temple".2013-03-20T02:22:05+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/18/jesus-enters-jerusalem/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-18-19-36-33.jpgPalm branchesLauren cuts her palm branch.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-18-19-29-02.jpgFetching the donkeyJackson pretends to be the disciple that unties the donkey for Jesus.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-18-19-44-49.jpgTriumphal EntryJesus rides a donkey into Jerusalem, with crowds shouting Hosanna! Notice Jackson's jeans he threw on the ground, like the crowds threw their robes.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-18-19-16-30.jpgBeginning our journey to the cross2013-03-19T03:12:19+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/18/2-weeks-2-the-cross-a-journey-with-jesus/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2-weeks-2-the-cross-logo.jpg2 weeks 2 the cross logohttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-18-11-26-49.jpgEaster mural2013-03-19T02:31:48+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/03/07/winter-motivation/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2012-12-28-16-40-26.jpgWinterWeather is one excuse I made this winter to postpone/cancel running.2013-03-07T20:24:38+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/02/22/the-antidote-to-crazy/2013-02-22T20:49:50+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/02/14/marked-as-mine/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-01-19-12-09-54.jpgMarkedJackson's Buzz Lightyear and Woody toys, marked as his.2013-02-14T21:01:59+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/01/28/merry-christmas-one-month-later/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013-01-22-11-01-24.jpgSleepingLauren sleeps, along with all her stuffed animals.2013-01-28T21:41:55+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/01/19/the-strength-you-have/2013-01-19T02:33:17+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/01/17/put-on-another-song/2013-01-18T00:52:30+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/01/13/car-wash/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dirtycar.jpgDirty carThis is the "clean" version of my vehicle, after I wiped off the back window at the gas station last night.2013-01-13T23:35:41+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/01/10/obedience-often-precedes-desire/2013-01-08T20:29:17+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/01/08/snow-in-the-shade/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013-01-04-15-35-25.jpgSnow laneSnow remained on our lane long after the rest melted 2013-01-09T00:35:28+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2013/01/01/new-year-new-life/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/newbaby.jpgNew babyNew life in the new year! 2013-01-01T21:50:54+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/31/top-10-posts-of-2012/2012-12-31T17:40:11+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/25/christmas-is-simple-jesus-came/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-11-23-19-28-42.jpgNativity"You will find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, laying in a manger."2012-12-25T16:42:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/24/christmas-countdown-day-23-24-candy-hunting-and-birthday-baking/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-24-20-07-35.jpgHappy birthday Jesus!Happy birthday Jesus!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-24-19-53-12.jpgBlueJackson chose blue frostinghttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-24-19-52-54.jpgDecoratingLauren chose pink frosting for Jesushttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-24-13-51-28.jpgBakingPlaying while the cake is bakinghttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-24-13-36-56.jpgReady to bakeReady to bakehttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-24-13-32-13.jpgMmmLicking the beatershttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-24-13-31-57.jpgWaitingWill mom let us have a taste?https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-24-13-30-30.jpgMixingMixing the batterhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-24-13-21-40.jpgGreasing the pansGreasing the panshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-24-13-06-31.jpgChristmas candyLauren and Jackson sample the spoils of our Christmas candy hunt.2012-12-25T05:15:49+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/22/christmas-countdown-day-22-sing-off/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-22-19-36-56.jpgLauren and marshmallowsLauren eyeing her marshmallow snowmanhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-22-19-35-56.jpgJackson and his marshmallow snowmanJackson and his marshmallow snowmanhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-22-19-12-56.jpgSingingDuring our Christmas carol singing, Lauren held her little Bible like a songbook.2012-12-23T04:33:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/21/christmas-countdown-day-21-manger/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-21-20-17-06.jpgManger craftA closer look at Jackson's mangerhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-21-20-16-21.jpgManger craftTrying to get a brother and sister to stand together in a photo looks about like this! :)2012-12-22T03:59:45+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/17/christmas-countdown-day-18-the-great-christmas-lights-adventure/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-17-19-43-00.jpgSecond prizeThis photo doesn't do justice to how spectacular these lights were! Attention was on the details, including landing skid marks from Santa's sleigh.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-17-19-43-31.jpgSecond placeThis photo doesn't do justice to how spectacular these lights were! https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-17-19-23-22.jpgLights winnerThe kids loved how many blow-up decorations there were in this yard. It wins first prize in our hunt!2012-12-21T23:09:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/20/christmas-countdown-day-19-20-tiiimberrrrrr/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/papertree.jpgPaper treeLauren and Jackson sit under the paper tree.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-20-19-07-13.jpgPaper treeLauren and Jackson sit in front of our new paper Christmas tree.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-20-10-35-37.jpgBroken treeMatt holds up the broken tree, while I take off the ornaments and place them on a nearby table.2012-12-21T22:37:17+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/19/christmas-countdown-day-18-snowflakes/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-18-19-26-28.jpgPaper snowflakesJackson decorates his paper snowflakes.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-18-19-25-49.jpgPaper snowflakesLauren holds a snowflake up to her eyes.2012-12-19T13:17:56+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/13/day-12-13-playdough-jesus/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-13-19-51-35.jpgIce cream girlMmmm....ice cream!!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-13-19-36-54.jpgPlaydough nativityMeet Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. I promise that is Joseph, not an elephant. The beard is slightly misleading.2012-12-17T15:32:40+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/17/christmas-countdown-day-16-hope/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-16-19-27-20.jpgChristmas musicalThe audience was invited to sing along at the end of the church musical Sunday.2012-12-17T15:27:24+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/15/christmas-countdown-day-15-family-time/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/movienight.jpgFamily Movie NightThe kids settle in under the blanket fort for family movie night.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-15-18-54-43-e1355627915676.jpgMovie fortThe kids settle in under our blanket fort in the living room for family movie night.2012-12-16T03:31:34+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/14/christmas-countdown-day-14-glow/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/cobb1.jpgCOBBSpelling is fun with glow sticks!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/cobb.jpgCOBBSpelling with glow sticks is fun!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-14-18-42-14.jpgGlow sticksLauren and Jackson can't wait to turn out the lights to play with their glow sticks.2012-12-15T04:23:29+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2010/12/19/silent-night/2012-12-15T03:15:15+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/11/christmas-countdown-day-11-christmas-tree-creativity/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-11-18-27-48.jpgCreating the treeJackson and Lauren created their own Christmas trees, again and again.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-11-14-12-45.jpgWrapped giftsGifts under the Christmas treehttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-11-13-58-56.jpgFelt Christmas tree board backOn the back of the felt board, I glued a plastic sack to keep all the felt pieces together.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-11-13-55-25.jpgFelt Board Christmas treeFelt board Christmas tree2012-12-12T04:54:12+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/10/christmas-countdown-day-10-candy-cane-conversation/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-10-20-50-13.jpgCandy caneCandy cane hanging on our Christmas treehttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-10-19-17-51.jpgCandy cane creationCandy cane creationhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-10-19-07-50.jpgReading the WordReading the Bible together as a family2012-12-11T04:41:53+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/09/christmas-countdown-day-9-hands-of-jesus/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-09-14-23-49.jpgHand Wreaths CompleteLauren and Jackson display their unique wreaths, made of their hand prints.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-09-13-56-01.jpgHand wreaths 2Lauren traces the center of her wreath with markers.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-09-13-53-31.jpgHand WreathsMatt cuts out hand prints and Jackson works on the glue.2012-12-10T01:46:59+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/09/christmas-countdown-day-8-on-parade/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-08-14-06-44.jpgChristmas ParadeJackson and Lauren look eagerly at the next parade float, hoping to catch more candy.2012-12-09T21:30:04+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/07/christmas-countdown-day-7-shhhhhhh/2012-12-08T05:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/06/christmas-countdown-day-6-proud/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_20121206_200711.jpgSnuggle timeSnuggle time with the kiddos2012-12-07T05:32:13+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/05/christmas-countdown-day-5-barefoot-blessings/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-05-20-31-34.jpgReindeerJackson holds his and Lauren's reindeer, made out of foot and hand prints.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-05-13-47-28.jpgPaint between the toesPaint between the toeshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-05-13-41-11.jpgFootprintsFootprints on the porch2012-12-06T05:12:02+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/04/christmas-countdown-day-4-angel-appearance-in-the-living-room/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-04-20-26-15.jpgDay 4 ShepherdLauren is a shepherd tending her sheephttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-04-20-18-42.jpgDay 4 JosephJackson pretends to be Joseph holding baby Jesushttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-04-20-15-09.jpgDay 4 to BethlehemJoseph (Jackson) leads the donkey (Matt) carrying Mary (Lauren) to Bethlehem.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-04-20-10-03.jpgDay 4Christmas Countdown Day 42012-12-05T05:05:38+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/03/christmas-countdown-day-3-kool-aid-under-the-fridge/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/familygamenight.jpgGame nightMatt and the kids fill up the Connect Four slots in different patternshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day-3.jpgDay 3Day 3 of our Christmas Countdown2012-12-04T05:30:31+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/02/christmas-countdown-day-2-angel-duets-and-communion/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-02-17-01-15.jpgDay 2It was difficult to have Lauren stand still enough to snap this photo for Day 2 of our Christmas Countdown!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/wpid-img_20121202_171641.jpgwpid-IMG_20121202_171641.jpg2012-12-04T05:08:38+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/12/01/let-the-christmas-countdown-begin/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-01-16-35-321.jpgCousins and Christmas treesJackson (right) is with his cousin Evan showing off their Christmas tree creationshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-01-16-35-32.jpgSAMSUNGhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-01-12-25-04.jpgDay 1Christmas Countdown: Day 1https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-11-30-20-30-58.jpgChristmas Countdown TreeOur Christmas Countdown Advent Tree2012-12-02T04:49:11+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2012/11/28/taking-off-the-training-wheels/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-27-15-43-40.jpgJackson and his training wheelsJackson sits by his bicycle, with the training wheels 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This is the first time he cooked on the stove! He was very proud.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2011-11-17-15-37-17.jpgWashing dishesJackson is helping me wash dishes! He just decided to take off his shirt because it was soaked after two minutes. Can you see all the water on the countertop?? I had to mop up afterward! :)2011-11-29T20:18:13+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/11/24/knitted-treasures/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wpid-2011-11-16-17-56-58.jpgLaurenWhen Lauren was sick last week, her blanket went with her everywhere.2011-11-24T22:16:52+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/11/12/teach-me-to-pray/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/laurenup.jpgLaurenLaurenhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/laurenphoto.jpgLaurenLauren clapping2011-11-12T17:49:51+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/11/01/go-ahead/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sdc12580.jpgHarvest NightMany people from my community came to Harvest Night, hosted by my church. God is calling each of us to love the people around us and go before Him into the harvest.2011-11-02T20:02:30+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/10/23/let-me-be/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-21-08-56-31.jpgOzarks morningWhat God has made2011-10-23T20:35:27+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/10/21/the-secret/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-21-10-28-34.jpgCookiesBaking cookies!2011-10-21T18:21:47+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/10/17/down-the-field/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sdc12504.jpgJacksonJackson on the fieldhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sdc12496.jpgHuddleCoaching the kids during the gamehttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sdc12479.jpgSnack timeSnack time at the soccer game half2011-10-21T17:21:28+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/10/13/this-way/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-11-08-13-18.jpgDrive HomeOn the road to our house2011-10-13T21:44:36+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/10/10/lifted-up/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-06-13-17-45.jpgLooking upLauren looking up on our walkhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-10-12-59-14.jpgFall skyThe view of the sky from our swingset2011-10-11T00:23:47+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/10/04/no-use-crying-over-spilled-orange-juice/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/spilledjuice.jpgSpilled juiceThe scene in our kitchen after an orange juice spill cut breakfast short2011-10-05T13:32:58+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/09/21/good-morning/2011-09-21T18:18:06+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/09/15/love-capacity/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/asleepinthecar.jpgLauren asleep in the carLauren fell asleep almost immediately during our drive this morning2011-09-15T20:48:57+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/09/11/our-compassionate-god/2011-09-12T02:33:30+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/09/06/faith-on-the-big-girl-bike/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/laurenbikedaddy.jpglaurenbikedaddyDaddy pushing Lauren on the big bikehttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/laurenandbike.jpgLauren and the big bikeToday, we had fun riding bikes. Lauren insisted on trying out the big bike!2011-09-07T00:30:27+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/09/01/the-end/2011-09-01T21:01:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/08/29/dress-up/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dressup.jpgDress upLauren dressed up in one of my old dance costumes!2011-08-29T21:34:27+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/08/27/golden-rule/2011-08-28T03:06:47+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/08/24/new-house-new-start/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/painting.jpgpaintingIt took us an entire day to paint our great room. This was taken right after we were finished (and I was resting on the couch!).https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/kitchen.jpgkitchenThe kitchen is ready to be unpacked! Now where to put everything...2011-08-24T13:37:43+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/08/17/first-day/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dscn2899.jpgDSCN2899Jackson and me on my first Mother's Day in 2007. As most parents will say, I can't believe how fast they grow up!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/jacksonme_firstday.jpgjacksonme_firstdayJackson and me getting ready to leave for his first day of preschoolhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/firstday.jpgfirstdayAfter his first morning of preschool, Jackson sits on a bench outside the elementary school to show me the ocean he made.2011-08-17T22:31:42+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/08/16/just-because-he-can/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/house.jpghouseWe own this, as of today!!2011-08-17T15:03:20+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/08/15/my-top-10-takeaways-from-the-old-testament-part-2/2011-08-15T14:37:27+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/08/12/my-top-10-takeaways-from-the-old-testament-part-1/2011-08-12T21:41:29+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/08/09/jacksons-zoo/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/jacksonszoo.jpgjacksonszooJackson and his new zoo map!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/jacksons-zoo.jpgJackson's ZooThis is the first draft of Jackson's Zoo. We plan on adding a train, bathrooms and restaurants on the next map!2011-08-09T21:59:07+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/08/06/wont-he-do-much-more/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lawnmower.jpglawnmowerThis is the lawnmower God provided! It's older and a little beat up, but it runs very well and cuts the grass. We are very thankful!2011-08-07T00:59:12+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/08/05/boldly-asking/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/laurenplease.jpgLaurenpleaseLauren getting ready to ask me for something (probably cookies)2011-08-05T16:30:44+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/08/02/toothpaste-we-can-agree-on/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/toothpaste.jpgtoothpasteFinally, toothpaste we can share!2011-08-02T22:34:37+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/07/31/t-e-l-l-im-gonna-tell/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/jacksonvbs.jpgJackson VBSJackson (in the center with a white shirt) sings at VBS family night.2011-07-31T19:07:12+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/07/27/jesus-loves-me/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/vbsposse.jpgvbsposseHere's the one-year-old posse, Lauren, Addie and Oliver, in one of the two wagons we use to transport the little ones on VBS adventures.2011-07-27T20:07:05+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/07/22/little-boy-fishing/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sdc12366.jpgJackson fishingJackson loved fishing for Jesus!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sdc12356.jpgFishingYesterday, the kids went fishing in our living room, so they would have fish to give to Jesus, as we learned about the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000. Jackson preferred fishing with his makeshift pole, but Lauren went for the hands-on approach!2011-07-22T15:52:42+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/07/19/help-me-not-to-doubt/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/jacksonshots.jpgJackson shotsJackson is holding his arm where he received one of his school booster vaccines2011-07-20T00:05:45+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/07/17/finding-rest/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/laurenasleep.jpgSleepy girlAs we began bedtime routines last night, Lauren didn't make it to the crib2011-07-17T20:59:31+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/07/15/dinner-from-the-dogs-dish/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/pigtails.jpgpigtailsMy precious girl later in the day after sampling the dog's cuisine2011-07-15T14:00:47+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/07/12/dancing-in-the-living-room/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/toystory.jpgWatching Toy StoryWe watched Toy Story 3 together, and both kids were immersed in the movie!2011-07-13T15:29:11+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/07/08/creation-from-a-childs-perspective/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/day7.jpgday7Lauren needed some rest, so she curled up on the couch and took a naphttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sdc12322.jpgThumbs upIt was good!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sdc12329.jpgDay 6Jackson and Lauren act out animals being created on Day 6.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sdc12339.jpgbirds and fishThis is what we could find to represent birds and fish.https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sdc12335.jpgcalendarOur 2011 Veggie Tales calendarhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sdc12333.jpgstarsJackson's constellation globehttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sdc12326.jpgorchidsThe only living plant in the house, and they have definitely obeyed God's command to be fruitful as it keeps blooming!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sdc12323.jpgskyThe sky from our front porch this morning...overcast!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sdc12321.jpglightWhen it is dark in our house, we turn on the light!2011-07-08T16:49:55+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/07/07/pulling-weeds/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fieryweeds.jpgfieryweedsBrush pilehttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/weeds.jpgweedsWeeds and trimmed rose offshoots from the flower pit2011-07-08T01:13:27+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/07/05/a-clogged-confession/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/jacksoncleaningup.jpgClean upJackson cleans up with lots of soap, from the elbows down2011-07-05T21:57:39+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/07/04/fireworks/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_5639.jpgFamilyOur family after the fireworkshttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_5637.jpgFireworksFireworks2011-07-04T15:41:25+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/30/cold-water-and-blazing-sun/2011-06-30T22:57:55+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/29/burning-book/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/candle.jpgCandleThe book-burning candle2011-06-29T21:16:58+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/28/birthdays-and-blessings/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/birthdayblessings.jpgBirthday BlessingsHere I am with one of my biggest blessings! 2011-06-28T21:43:43+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/25/time-out/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kidsinthetoytub.jpgJackson and LaurenThis is not a photo of the kids in time out, though I wanted to take one to show Lauren sitting with Jackson. It didn't seem right to take a picture of Jackson getting in trouble. So, here's the duo playing happily together! :)2011-06-25T16:38:51+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/22/getting-dirty/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/laureninthedirt.jpgLauren in the dirtLauren was by far the dirtiest she ever has been!https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jacksoninthedirt.jpgJackson in the dirtJackson filled his dump truck to the brim with rocks and dirthttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kidsinthedirt.jpgKids in the dirtTonight, both kids loved playing and digging in the driveway dirt2011-06-23T03:58:22+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/20/what-a-wonderful-world/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jacksontelescope.jpgJackson's telescopeJackson examines the world from our front porch2011-06-21T04:34:49+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/19/exclamation-mark/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_0712.jpgMy familyMatt, Lauren and Jackson2011-06-19T21:25:49+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/16/great-expectations/2011-06-16T22:05:30+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/14/chinks/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/waterpuddle.jpgWater puddle2011-06-14T21:59:45+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/10/safe-and-secure/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jacksonsleeping.jpgJackson sleepingJackson finally sleeping peacefully this morning2011-06-11T00:19:51+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/10/daniel-and-the-lions-den/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/driveway_daniel.jpgDaniel and the Lion's Den2011-06-10T16:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/09/rockin-the-kiddie-pool/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cimg0641.jpgSwimsuits2011-06-09T20:59:18+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/best-decision-ever/2011-06-07T15:57:38+00:00weekly0.6https://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/06/love-languages/2011-10-14T01:29:56+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/02/standing-firm-this-summer/2011-06-02T21:19:46+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/06/01/showcase-showdown/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cereal.jpgCereal choices2011-06-01T20:48:54+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/05/26/maketh-me/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cimg0544.jpgAsleep2011-05-26T20:56:56+00:00monthlyhttps://myeverydaygod.com/2011/05/25/jacksons-heart-for-joplins-children/https://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/joplin.jpgJoplinJackson and Matt carrying our gifts to Joplin's children at a drop off point in Mountain View, MOhttps://myeverydaygod.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/house.jpgJackson's houseThough he wanted to go to Joplin to help rebuild the houses, we decided to practice here at home with Lincoln Logs. 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