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The Art and Science of Gratitude
Posted on November 24, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis Do you teach your child about the depths of gratitude? For my children, gratitude is part of our prayer ritual. After we pray as a family, we take turns individually expressing what we are grateful for.
Serving Others
Posted on October 31, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis It is easy for children to serve others, especially when others are kind and grateful. My husband and I are both part of the service industry; therefore, we try to role model how to serve others in every aspect of our lives.
Finding God in Dreams
Posted on October 10, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis Have you ever tried to explain the importance of dreams to a child? I tried with my daughters, and it was humorous to say it best. The actions of dreams are important not only in the physical sense but the spiritual sense.
Let It Go
Posted on September 24, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis When a child is hurt by a friend, what do you teach or instill in this child? Of course, in faith, my husband and I teach about forgiveness. However, in the moment when my daughter was heartbroken, crying and hurt, it was difficult to discuss forgiveness in the midst of a breakdown.
Seeking God
Posted on August 29, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis During the Lenten season, masses of individuals give up something or sacrifice during this special time. Jesus gave all for each and every one of us; therefore, this is just a small gesture of walking the passion with Christ.
There Is No Place Like Home!
Posted on August 8, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis One night, my family was watching a classic family movie that spans time, “The Wizard of Oz.” The endearing through-line “There is no place like home! There is no place like home!” played over and over.
Do You Teach Your Children How to Pray?
Posted on July 14, 2019 1 Comment
By Kristy Solis I never really thought about this topic much until my youngest daughter asked me one day “Mama, how do you pray?” I thought if I role-modeled the act that it would be suffice for my children. Now, it was time to teach my daughter what prayer entailed and why it was so […]
Prayers
Posted on July 5, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis Have you ever felt like you spend more time praying than anything else in life? I adamantly know that I do spend more time praying than anything else in my life.
Blessings Are for All Ages
Posted on May 30, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis Have you ever asked your child “What is your favorite part of Mass?” As we prayed as a family tonight, I asked this very question to my 4-year-old daughter. This child of God said, “The best part of Mass is ‘The Cross! When I cross my arms to walk up during the […]
What Does God Inspire You to Create?
Posted on April 30, 2019 1 Comment
By Kristy Solis During family prayer, a recent devotion was related to Genesis: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” It made us reflect as a family on the creativity of God to creative an entire world. Both of my daughters were in awe of this grand concept. Both of them are […]
Plod with God
Posted on April 4, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis Do you have a child that is obsessed with something? Obsessions are commonplace among children. Currently, my youngest daughter is obsessed with turtles, in particular sea turtles. It all started this past summer when we visited Sea Life. As a family, we learned about sea turtles and the necessary steps to preserve […]
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