{Hope for the Home} Linky Party: Devotional Resources for Families

Hey everyone! I hope you are all having a fabulous Monday! I must admit that this has been an exhausting week for my family, but a truly wonderful one too. Life Action Revival Ministries has been at our church the past nine days, and although the long nights with little ones can be hard, God is using this time to richly bless my heart and remind me of how very easy it is to slip into a "mommy routine" and lose sight of spending daily time seeking Him.

Life Action has shared a lot of great resources with us this week, and the librarian in me thought that this would be the perfect time to pass them on to you. Enjoy!

Together: Growing Appetites for God by Carrie Ward

This mom knew she needed to get deeper into God's word, and she brought her young children along for the ride! They started reading through the bible together when her oldest was just 4. It took them 5 years the first time, and now they are on their third reading together. I have started reading this book, and it is really encouraging my heart to step out and do something big like this with my children!

The Princess and the Kiss and The Squire and the Scroll

I haven't read these yet, but they are two books (one for girls, one for boys) that are meant to give parents a resource for teaching their children about purity from a young age. They sound like a great resource to me!

 

This may be a book you have already seen: Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver. As a young mom (with more kiddos on the way), it is so easy to let the needs of my family and household replace my time with God. I mean, they need me, right? Laundry is important and they have to eat, right? Well, yes. But really, we have no excuse for allowing those things to take God's place in our hearts! The words on the front of the book say "Finding intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life." I can't wait to read it and see what God does in my heart. I hope you are blessed by it, too!

Do you have any devotional resources for families that you recommend?

Go here for more ways to make God apart of your everyday life and home, and be sure to link up your own ideas below!

About the Author: Amanda writes about family, crafting, and everything in between over at her blog, The McLife. She is a Texas girl by birth living in Mississippi with her husband, Mike, and two sons, Max and Ben. In a past life she was a school librarian, but now she spends her days as a stay-at-home mom and wouldn't have it any other way.

Now, it's your turn! Link up your own ideas for making God apart of your everyday life and home! It could be a craft, recipe, DIY tutorial, piece of decor for your home, devotional thought, object lesson, inspirational printable...the possibilities are endless!

1.	My 2013 Word	25.	Practical Tools for Finding a Mate	49.	Daughter of God@DBB
2.	Free Chalkboard LOVE Printables	26.	The Ministry of Presence	50.	Family Purpose Statement {chalkboard}
3.	Jesus Ribbon Garland and Christmas Card Prayers	27.	A Moments Peace	51.	Abbey Lewis
4.	Free Scripture Printable: Jeremiah 29:11	28.	Devotionals for Families	52.	Rebekah @ Journeying Outside My Box
5.	Free Scripture Wallpaper for your iPhone	29.	Venturing into the Unfamiliar + Free Printable	53.	Faith + Free Printable
6.	No More Perfect Moms	30.	A few thoughts on the mini-series The Bible	54.	Simple Celtic Square Tutorial
7.	buying milk made me cry	31.	Mia / Wisdom: Sanctified Common Sense	55.	Relish the Charms Printable
8.	Digital Software Giveaway!	32.	Date your Husband	56.	The Picture-Smart Bible
9.	Valentine Ideas	33.	DIY Chalkboard Birthday Crown	57.	Free Scripture Printable: The One My Soul Loves
10.	XOXO Argyle Wreath!	34.	10,000 Reasons Printable	58.	7 Creative Ways to Display Scripture in Your Home
11.	DIY Valentine Bubbles: Spreading God's Love	35.	15 Kids Easter Crafts	59.	Ten MORE Top ABC Coloring Sets
12.	Live Love	36.	Easter Craft for Kids: The Resurrection	60.	A Real Relationship with God - Can We Be Real?
13.	Free Scripture Printable: Love Never Fails	37.	A Beautiful Morning @ The Prudent Pantry	61.	Dear Weary Mom {Don't Get Up. Not This Time.}
14.	Love One Another Family Focus	38.	12 Ways to Make Easter About Jesus	62.	Chasing Joy
15.	Teacher Valentine Gift	39.	Spring Mantel	63.	I am Fearfully & Wonderfully Made
16.	Valentine's Day Prayers	40.	Amanda	64.	A New Beginning
17.	Love Hand and Foot Prints	41.	12 Skin Care Recipes Using Coconut Oil	65.	5 Things I Learned From Real Marriage
18.	1000 Little Blessings	42.	Resurrection Rolls	66.	A Quiet Soul
19.	UNITE in Trying Times!	43.	Hand Print Easter Lamb	67.	It Really Isn't the Mess
20.	Fear is a Liar! Free Printable	44.	Free Scripture Printable: A New Creation	68.	Brutally Honest
21.	10 Things I Teach My Daughters about Boys	45.	Look Good While Rescuing Families from Poverty	69.	Marriage is Only Momentary
22.	God Made it A to Z for preschool	46.	12 Activities for Keeping Easter Alive All Year Long	70.	Being Masculine in Marriage
23.	Home Is Where The Heart Is Photo Display	47.	Free Scripture Printable: Rest for the Weary
24.	God's Word is a Treasure - Letter X Lesson	48.	the stones: thoughts on marriage

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