I am so excited to share my latest project with you all! Audacious Arrows is a Bible reading podcast for kids. If you’ve read any of my content here at Acorns to Oaks then you probably have caught on to the fact that I am passionate about God’s word and especially that my children know,…
I’m a bit overwhelmed today. I invite you to listen in while I preach to myself a little here. You may not have the same reasons for being overwhelmed – after all you have a different set of kids, a different spouse, and different callings – but most certainly you’ll be there at some point….
When you think hospitality what do you envision? For the idealists – It is a magazine cover shot of friends laughing around a perfectly curated table? A guest bedroom made up as a cozy retreat. Or maybe you envision opportunities to lay down your lives for others on a heroic sermon illustration level. But there…
When we think of Sensory Activities playdough is usually what comes to mind. I love some good playdough, but I wanted to share with you some other simple sensory activities that you can do with pro-tips on how to keep the mess to a minimum! I live in Minnesota and the dreaded slushy gray weather…
This Contest has ended. I am so sorry you missed it! If you really really wanted this Children’s Bible you can still find it for purchase on Amazon here. There are other covers and editions as well. (Any purchase you make through my Amazon links may earn a small commission for me as an Amazon…
In my previous post on Blessing Your Children, I promised that I would also address crafting a Family Vision Statement. My husband and I crafted a vision statement for our family. It has aided us in decisions and encouraged us to press on during difficult times. Friends often ask us about our vision statement and…
Bless your children! What on earth do you mean, Ruth? Think of Isaac blessing Jacob and Esau, laying his hands on them and speaking a blessing. Or your Pastor lifting his hands over your congregation and giving a benediction (that you should actually listen to) at the end of the service. That is what I…
Reformation Day is fast approaching! (October 31st) I wanted to share with you a few, easy and low-prep, ideas to help you celebrate Reformation Day and learn about this monumental moment in history with your family and friends. I have a printable Reformation Day pack at the end which includes any resources you might need!…
It seems there are two camps when it comes to emergency prepping. Either you are all in: off-grid homesteading with a solar generator, homemade water filtration system, and a cellar full of homegrown canned food stores OR you have nothing because it all seems overwhelming and you’d rather not think about it! Or perhaps you…
In a previous post I laid out some principles for making daily Bible reading a habit for young children. I would encourage you to go read that article if you haven’t already! Here I want to give some practical tips and share a few resources to make daily devotions (or whatever you want to call…
