Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
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A Prayer for Deliverance, Softened Hearts, and Restoration
Join us tomorrow for Day 1 of our Devotional for Estranged Family & Friends.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, knowing that You are merciful, powerful, and able to restore what seems completely broken.
Lord, I lift up my family, my friends, and every relationship that has been damaged by hurt, misunderstanding, anger, pride, bitterness, distance, or unforgiveness. You know every heart involved. You know the words that were spoken, the things left unsaid, the wounds no one else can see, and the circumstances that brought us to this place.
Father, wherever there is spiritual darkness, oppression, deception, temptation, or anything drawing us away from You and from what is good, I ask You to break its influence. Let the light of Christ expose every lie and replace it with Your truth.
Your Word says:
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world.” — Ephesians 6:12
Help me remember that people are not my enemy.
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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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Podcast Episode 21: Clothed in GODLY CHARACTER: A 31-Day Journey to a Quieter Heart and Home Devotional
Pip: Welcome back to Pollywog’s Place — where the schoolbooks are open, the day is already busy, and someone is asking whether we’ve thought about our spiritual wardrobe yet.
Mara: Susie at Pollywog’s Place Blog has a new devotional out, and today we’re walking through what it means to clothe your family in godly character — one intentional day at a time. Let’s start with the devotional itself.
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