Scripture — Psalm 139:23–24 KJV
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Category: Family
Simple Ways to Make the Biblical Feasts Feel Special on a Budget
There is something lovely about gathering around a table that looks a little different from an ordinary Tuesday. A pretty tablecloth, the soft glow of candles, and a few thoughtful touches can help us slow down and remember why we are gathering.
As Christians celebrating the biblical feasts, we are still learning. All we are trying to do is remember our FATHER, HIS WORD, and HIS PROMISES.
The decorations and household products shared here are optional. We do not present them as requirements from God or suggest that buying them makes a celebration more faithful. Some customs associated with the feasts developed later as traditions, and we want to be thoughtful about distinguishing those traditions from what Scripture actually says.
These are simply ways to make our gatherings feel a little more special while keeping our budget in mind.
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DAY 1 — Placing Them in God’s Hands
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
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A Heart of Obedience: A 31-Day Family Devotional Journey
Hey there, sweet friends!
If you are anything like me, you are constantly looking for ways to anchor your children’s hearts in truth amidst a world that feels pretty loud and distracting right now. With our days full of homeschooling, household chores, and the beautiful chaos of family life, finding meaningful, open conversations with our preteens and teens can sometimes feel like a challenge.
That is exactly why I am so thrilled to share our latest family project with you: The Heart of Obedience: A 31-Day Family Devotional Journey.
This isn’t just a list of rules or expectations. It is a gentle, 31-day journey designed to guide our older kids into understanding why God calls us to a life of submission and honor. Divided into five weekly themes, each day features a foundational King James Version verse, a thought-provoking discussion question specifically tailored for preteens and teens, a practical way to apply the lesson to daily life, and a short family prayer.
We’ve also included traditional hymn suggestions to weave music into your morning basket, alongside weekly hands-on object lessons (using simple things you already have in your kitchen or living room!) to make these big spiritual concepts visual and unforgettable.
Whether you gather around the living room couch or chat over breakfast, my prayer is that this study brings your family closer to God—and closer to each other.
Want to dive in with us? You can grab your copy of the study guide and print out the daily readings to add straight into your own homeschool binder. Let’s keep growing faith, family, and food together—one beautiful day at a time!
May GOD Bless You!
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A Seven-Day Christian Sukkot Unit Study About the Seven Traditional Guests
I have put together a unit study for my kiddos for the week of Sukkot. We may not get to all of these, but we can definitely try and hopefully it will give us all a better understanding of the Bible and some of the lost traditions and feasts that we need to bring back. We need to keep in mind that these are appointed days of the LORD and not just Jewish holidays… as Christians it is important to remember these days and keep them in a way that honors GOD.
Keeping Christ at the Center
Our family does not observe Sukkot as a means of earning salvation or proving ourselves more righteous than other believers. We study it because the appointed times help us understand the biblical story more fully.
Sukkot reminds us that earthly homes and possessions are temporary. God sustained Israel in the wilderness, dwelt among His people in the tabernacle, and came to dwell among us in Jesus Christ.
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.”
— John 1:14 KJV
The feast also directs our attention toward the day when temporary dwelling will give way to something permanent:
“Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them.”
— Revelation 21:3 KJV
That is the hope I want our children to carry away from this study. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Aaron, Joseph, and David all played important parts in the biblical story, but none of them was the promised Savior.
Their stories help us see the faithfulness of God. Jesus is the fulfillment toward whom the story leads.
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