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		<title>Keep Calm, They Are Almost In Bed</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Traci Little</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes we fall prey to believing the lie that we are a bad mom. &#160;These lies are ones we create in our own mind because we&#8217;ve compared ourselves with other women. &#160;Do you ever find yourself feeling guilty when you crave a break from your kids? &#160;Can&#8217;t wait for them to go to bed? &#160;Do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ways to Celebrate the End of the School Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meghan Tucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s summer break for us and has been for about a month now. We homeschool our boys and love the flexibility it brings, such as starting in July and finishing up in early April. We love to celebrate any occasion, but especially the end of the school year. It&#8217;s so much fun! Here are some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Delayed Appreciation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I used to teach elementary music. I worked in the most wonderful school district with supportive administration, staff and teachers committed to the best for the kids, engaged parents, and a friendly community. It was a teacher&#8217;s dream job. Every few months, I would put together a musical program for a few grades and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Ways to Celebrate Your Mom This Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tara Ziegmont</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My last five Mother&#8217;s Days have all begun the same &#8211; breakfast in bed, served by a smiling husband and giddy children. They wake up early (or maybe it&#8217;s that they let me sleep late), working hard to make me feel special. On my tray, there&#8217;s always a handmade card (lots of glitter and handprints) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrate Motherhood with a Mother/Daughter Spa Date</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angie Knutson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mother’s Day has come and gone, and my family was inquiring for weeks about about what was on my “wish list.” There are always a few small items that I would love to have, but truly the best gift I could get on Mother’s Day is time with my children. I know it sounds cheesy, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Poolside Reading</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Pennington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the very best things about summer is having down time with my kids. We are more relaxed about our homeschooling (although we do some school during the summer) and spend more time doing outdoor activities. Swimming is everyone&#8217;s favorite. Here in Texas it&#8217;s too hot to do anything that doesn&#8217;t offer a way [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Simple Ideas to Show Love and Appreciation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Price</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I like putting thought into gifts I give&#8230;especially ones to important people in my life and my kid’s lives. Why? Because people are valuable. Jesus says so, and I believe Him. May is a perfect month to show others value through gift giving. As the school year comes to a close, it’s a great time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Simple Mother&#8217;s Day Gift</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachel Wojnarowski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mothering- parenting- is not for the faint of heart. No, indeed. From the moment my sweet babies were known to be nestled safely inside my womb, I knew mothering was not for the faint of heart. In fact, for some, slightly before I knew they were safely nestled inside. Mostly due to the fact that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Travel Bucket List</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/05/the-travel-bucket-list/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-travel-bucket-list</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Prather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the end of another school year draws to a close, I&#8217;m always thinking about our goals for the year, and what we have achieved. Almost three years ago we took an EPIC trip to San Francisco. &#160;We live in Georgia, so this trip took some saving, careful planning, and lots of prayer. At the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Prayer for Mommy Friends</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have to admit that I have played many roles in my lifetime but being mom is most definitely the hardest one. With four kids, our house is well&#8230;. a circus and I am left to be the master of ceremonies, except somehow this MC at times has no control over her show! While I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Being a Mom</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I once heard being a mom described in this way and it has forever stuck with me: &#8220;&#8230;It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body&#8221; ~ Elizabeth Stone Being is mom is exhilarating, fulfilling and comforting&#8230; but at the same time it can be nerve-wracking, frustrating and downright [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Tips to Teaching Kids Honesty</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/04/3-tips-to-teaching-kids-honesty/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=3-tips-to-teaching-kids-honesty</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meghan Tucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Honesty is one of the main virtues we as parents want to teach our kids. However, sometimes we are confused on how to go about teaching them this important character trait. Here are 3 tips to help you teach your kids about honesty. 1. Use words they understand. They will not get it if you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making Good Choices :: a daily discussion in our home!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon McAvoy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Honesty. &#8220;the quality or state of being honest&#8221; Seems simple enough, right? When trying to explain the benefits and reasons for being honest to a child, it doesn&#8217;t actually FEEL as simple as the definition from Merriam Webster above states. Honesty to us adults is black and white. You either are or you aren&#8217;t, but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teaching Our Children About Telling The Truth</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/04/teaching-our-children-about-telling-the-truth/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=teaching-our-children-about-telling-the-truth</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Traci Little</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A couple months ago I caught one of my children red-handed! &#160;No, they didn&#8217;t have their hands in the cookie jar; they were lying to one of their siblings. &#160; I pulled my child aside and explained why lying was wrong. &#160;Sometimes our children will sin and not fully understand the consequences of their actions. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>They Are Little Mirrors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tara Ziegmont</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are some lessons our children learn not by listening to our words but by watching our examples. I want my kids to grow up to be honest people who please God. I want them to have integrity, to always do the right thing. Just like they write in journals because I do, they lie [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thoughts on the Boston Marathon Tragedy</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/04/thoughts-on-the-boston-marathon-tragedy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=thoughts-on-the-boston-marathon-tragedy</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:30:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon McAvoy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am a runner. A long distance runner. I love it, it is one of the top things in my life that brings me closer to my Lord. It’s the road, me and my Lord out there for hours on end. In staying that, during my first marathon in 2010, the training, the race and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Honesty is the Best Policy {For Parents, Too!}</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/04/honesty-is-the-best-policy-for-parents-too/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=honesty-is-the-best-policy-for-parents-too</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My son lied to me a few weeks back. It wasn&#8217;t anything &#8220;big,&#8221; but it was a lie. And it was the perfect timing to talk to him about my history with lies. I can remember quite clearly telling lies in the first grade initially to look cooler and fit in. From there, the lies [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Because I&#8217;ve Got Sunshine On A Cloudy Day</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/04/because-ive-got-sunshine-on-a-cloudy-day/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=because-ive-got-sunshine-on-a-cloudy-day</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachel Wojnarowski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While we all know that &#8220;April showers bring May flowers,&#8221; the saying alone doesn&#8217;t do much for getting us through the rain- either a rainy day or the thunderstorms of life. With April the rains come whether we like it or not- another true statement to apply to life as well. There&#8217;s no doubt about [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Break the Habit of Lying</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Pennington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My husband and I have always felt that most important thing to focus on in raising our kids is their character. Integrity, strength of courage and trustworthiness are missing in so many people these days. What is more valuable than teaching our children to be truthful in all things? All 9 of our children have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of a Sincere Apology</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/04/the-importance-of-a-sincere-apology/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-importance-of-a-sincere-apology</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angie Knutson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.” Proverbs 28:13 Apologizing is not easy. It takes a good dose of humility, and a heart full of conviction. You’ve probably experienced the classic scenario before. The mother leans down and tells her child, “Now, you say you’re [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Let&#8217;s Talk About Lies!</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/04/lets-talk-about-lies/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=lets-talk-about-lies</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oh parenting! Unfortunately, most days the WOES, far out way the YAYS! I know this is just a season of my life and I really am trying to appreciate each and every day with my children. One of the most recent WOES that my husband and I are scratching our heads is this issue of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Boulder</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/04/the-boulder/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-boulder</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Price</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was two years ago, when my son was eight years old, that the lying began. As a mother, it was so disheartening to hear my firstborn flat out lie to my face. I started trying to figure out what prompted it and how I could fix it. It wasn’t an easy fix, and I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Planting Seeds of Honesty Through Scripture Memorization</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/04/planting-seeds-of-honesty-through-scripture-memorization/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=planting-seeds-of-honesty-through-scripture-memorization</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/04/planting-seeds-of-honesty-through-scripture-memorization/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Prather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How many times have we heard the saying, &#8220;Honesty is the best policy.&#8221;? You can tell your children over and over not to lie, to be honest, and to always tell the truth. &#160; Better still, you can model honesty in your own life. The beast weapon, however, against dishonesty, is training our children about [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teach Your Kids to Tell the Truth: 30 Day Countdown</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/04/teach-your-kids-to-tell-the-truth-30-day-countdown/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=teach-your-kids-to-tell-the-truth-30-day-countdown</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/04/teach-your-kids-to-tell-the-truth-30-day-countdown/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know April 30 is National Honesty Day? I didn&#8217;t either until recently! So this month, I wanted to give you 30 tips to help keep your kids honest; consider it a countdown of sorts. As parents, once of the most difficult tasks we&#8217;re charged with is teaching our kids the importance and value [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Last-Minute Ways to Celebrate Jesus This Easter</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/10-last-minute-ways-to-celebrate-jesus-this-easter/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=10-last-minute-ways-to-celebrate-jesus-this-easter</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/10-last-minute-ways-to-celebrate-jesus-this-easter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tara Ziegmont</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All month long, we&#8217;ve shared ideas for celebrating Jesus instead of the Easter Bunny, but many of them have focused on the season of Lent. It&#8217;s a little late for Lent, so let&#8217;s give up on that goal for 2013. Celebrating Jesus now &#8211; the weekend of Easter &#8211; is better than not celebrating Him [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fun Easter Ideas</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/fun-easter-ideas/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=fun-easter-ideas</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meghan Tucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re already celebrating Easter here in our house. We love all the things that this favorite Spring holiday brings. We&#8217;re also trying a few new things this year. Easter Egg Hunt Idea: We always hunt Easter eggs several weeks leading up to the actual holiday. My boys love to grab their pails and race to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Fun And Easy Easter Craft</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/a-fun-and-easy-easter-craft/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=a-fun-and-easy-easter-craft</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Traci Little</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are bombarded by holidays all throughout the year. &#160;Bunnies take over Easter and Santa takes over Christmas. But they don&#8217;t have too! &#160;Your kids can still have fun, yet focus on the true meaning of the day! This year our family will do Easter baskets on Saturday. &#160;We will spend Sunday focusing on our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Easter is About Jesus. Period.</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/easter-is-about-jesus-period/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=easter-is-about-jesus-period</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/easter-is-about-jesus-period/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon McAvoy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the world of Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and ALL the other social media outlets surrounding our every day lives, I don&#8217;t know about you, but I constantly find myself in a battle of whether or not I&#8217;m good enough. I am a stay at home, busy momma to three little ladies. They are my [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Not to Confuse Your Child on Easter</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/how-not-to-confuse-your-child-on-easter/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=how-not-to-confuse-your-child-on-easter</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Somewhere in the Bible it says a huge oversize rabbit hops from house to house sneaking in your front door laying plastic eggs and leaving your child baskets full of candy &#8211; all in honor of Jesus’ resurrection. Oh, maybe that’s not the story. Have you been to the store lately? The grocery aisles are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Old Irish Blessing</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/an-old-irish-blessing/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=an-old-irish-blessing</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/an-old-irish-blessing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We take St. Patrick&#8217;s Day pretty seriously around our house. I come from Irish ancestors on both my mother and father&#8217;s side. My first name is Erin {Gaelic for &#8220;Ireland&#8221;}, my maiden name began with &#8220;Mc,&#8221; and we know exactly where all those relatives lived on the Emerald Isle and when they headed over to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Adding the Bible to Your Easter Egg Hunt</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/adding-the-bible-to-your-easter-egg-hunt/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=adding-the-bible-to-your-easter-egg-hunt</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Pennington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring is such a beautiful time to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The world around us is bursting with new life, the kids can play outside, it&#8217;s practically a Disney movie in action. Makes me want to burst into song. We spend many family dinners discussing what it means that Christ rose from the grave. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Easter Fun to Share God&#8217;s Love</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/rachel-march-easter-fun-to-share-gods-love/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=rachel-march-easter-fun-to-share-gods-love</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachel Wojnarowski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring allures me with vibrant color and fresh beauty; does it do the same for you? The perky colors of spring have arrived in retail stores and I have to confess, I bought a bag of jelly beans on Valentine&#8217;s Day! New beginnings are another part of spring and a wonderful reminder of God&#8217;s grace. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Countdown to Easter</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/countdown-to-easter/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=countdown-to-easter</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angie Knutson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For some reason, our family has never really had any fun Easter traditions. We tried to do the whole Easter Bunny thing when our oldest was little, also making sure that she understood the true meaning of the holiday, but somehow she became confused and thought that Jesus brought her the basket of goodies on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Easter:  More Than Candy-Filled Eggs</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/easter-more-than-candy-filled-eggs/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=easter-more-than-candy-filled-eggs</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Prather</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=2497</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When I was a new mom I loved Easter for so many reasons: picking out adorable Easter clothes for my precious babies filling their Easter baskets with the cutest bunnies, toys, &#160;and candies coloring Easter Eggs and having the Easter Egg hunt hosting a big dinner at our house and having family together While none [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Filled With Agape Love</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/filled-with-agape-love/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=filled-with-agape-love</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/filled-with-agape-love/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Price</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Easter always comes with lots of celebrating at our house. Not only do we celebrate a birthday in our family but also the resurrection of Jesus. We celebrate that Jesus died for our sins so that we can have relationship with Him, and we also celebrate that He didn’t stay in the grave but rose [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Unorthodox Easter Story</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/03/an-unorthodox-easter-story/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=an-unorthodox-easter-story</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My Easter story is a bit unorthodox&#8230;out of the ordinary, you might say. As an only child who grew up with parents of different religions (a Jewish father and an Anglican mother from England &#8211; neither of whom regularly practiced their faith, mind you&#8230;), you could say I was a bit confused. After all, on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Ways to Show Your Kids They Are Special</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/02/5-ways-to-show-your-kids-they-are-special/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=5-ways-to-show-your-kids-they-are-special</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Traci Little</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was blustery, cold and windy out this morning in upstate, NY. All I wanted to do was stay inside, in my cozy black leggings I wore last evening to bed. But my daughter was scared to go out in the wind and snow and begged me to walk with her to the bus. For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Guard Their Hearts</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/02/guard-their-hearts/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=guard-their-hearts</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The season of love has my mind focused on the hearts of my children. Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that’s where life starts. ~Proverbs 4:23 {The Message} As I read this verse in my quiet time a few weeks ago, I understood the implications for myself, but I felt as though it was a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making Valentine&#8217;s Day Visually Special</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/02/making-valentines-day-visually-special/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=making-valentines-day-visually-special</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon McAvoy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Feel the love, it&#8217;s February!! Our Valentine&#8217;s this year was a little more &#8220;fun&#8221; that normal! I kinda went all out on the &#8220;love&#8221; aspect. It was a very busy 2012 for our family and now that we are in to 2013, I am trying to focus on the little, important and many times overlooked [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spreading Love Around the House</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/02/spreading-love-around-the-house/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=spreading-love-around-the-house</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Pennington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love Valentine&#8217;s Day so much I want to celebrate it every month. Love, hearts, joy, hugs&#8230;.what&#8217;s not to like?! While I do enjoy the red hearts and pretty candles, the thing I love most about Valentine&#8217;s Day is the deeper message&#8230;.&#8221;I love you&#8221;. I put hearts on the mantel and tell the kids, &#8220;These [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Ways to Celebrate Love</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/02/10-ways-to-celebrate-love/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=10-ways-to-celebrate-love</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tara Ziegmont</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love a lot of things. I love Jesus. I love my kids. I love my husband. I love my parents and sisters. I love my cats. I love books and photography and blogging. I enjoy living (for the most part). I try to love a lot. Lest you worry I&#8217;m babbling, I&#8217;ll get to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Valentines Activities</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/02/valentines-activities/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=valentines-activities</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meghan Tucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the month for Love. We don&#8217;t go all out for Valentines Day with decorations or goodies, but we do recognize it with a few fun crafts and snacks on the actual day. Like what? Reading &#8220;I Love You to God &#38; Back&#8221; at bedtime. Making these Loaded Cookie Bars Using our finger prints to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Valentine’s Love For the Whole Family</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/02/valentines-love-for-the-whole-family/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=valentines-love-for-the-whole-family</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angie Knutson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine’s Day is traditionally a holiday geared more toward adults. But kids want to get involved in the celebration of love, too! At our house we celebrate with the usuals &#8211; candy and sweet treats. But we also use this as a time to remind each other just how much we love each other, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Loving When It&#8217;s Not Easy</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/02/loving-when-its-not-easy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=loving-when-its-not-easy</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachel Wojnarowski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;You have heard that it was said, &#8216;Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.&#8217; But I tell you: Love your enemies…&#8221; Matt. 5:43 &#038; 44 Valentine&#8217;s Day is such a fun day to celebrate. While the day can seem to be just another card-filled, chocolate-buying, beautiful flower day, perhaps it could be so much more. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Day Kids Crafts for the Un-Crafty</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/02/valentines-day-kids-crafts-for-the-un-crafty/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=valentines-day-kids-crafts-for-the-un-crafty</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It doesn&#8217;t take much to see that Pinterest is all the rage these days. But what to do if you&#8217;re an un-crafty mom like me? Don&#8217;t worry. I discovered a Pinterest-worthy kids card craft for Valentine&#8217;s Day that is sure to be a hit that is just as easy for those of us who are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Love Boxes</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/02/love-boxes/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=love-boxes</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/02/love-boxes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Price</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love Valentine’s Day, or maybe I should say Valentine’s week, because that’s what it is in our house. Several years ago, we started making Valentine’s mailboxes the week or two before Valentine’s Day. It’s one of those traditions that has stuck in our house. Here’s why I love this little tradition&#8230; - It gives [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Fun Ways to Make Your Kids Feel Loved This Valentine’s Day</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/02/4-fun-ways-to-make-your-kids-feel-loved-this-valentines-day/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=4-fun-ways-to-make-your-kids-feel-loved-this-valentines-day</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While typically we may think of Valentine’s Day as a special day for you and your spouse, this year loop in your kids to make their day extra special to. Here are 4 fun ways to make your kids feel loved this Valentine’s day! Decorate the House Cut out a few hearts and tape them [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Activities We Love in February</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/02/activities-we-love-in-february/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=activities-we-love-in-february</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Prather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I&#8217;d love to share two activities that have been definite &#8220;keepers&#8221; in our home. February is a month where we show love to all those around us. Showing love shouldn&#8217;t be contained to just one month out of the year, but in February we get a chance to showcase that love, which ultimately comes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helping Your Kids Achieve Goals in the New Year</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/helping-your-kids-achieve-goals-in-the-new-year/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=helping-your-kids-achieve-goals-in-the-new-year</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/helping-your-kids-achieve-goals-in-the-new-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon McAvoy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[January. I love this month. Not because it is typically a blustery, sideways snow blowing month in Michigan. I love it because it is a time we can wipe away the past year (be it good or bad) and visually focus and &#8220;begin&#8221; new. January to me is refreshing and no matter what happened the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Ways to Keep the Kids Busy on a Cold Day</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/5-ways-to-keep-the-kids-busy-on-a-cold-day/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=5-ways-to-keep-the-kids-busy-on-a-cold-day</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/5-ways-to-keep-the-kids-busy-on-a-cold-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The cold winter months of winter are here. Even though we call Texas home &#8211; this winter has already brought us 2 snow falls and near freezing temperatures for the last several weeks. We were wearing shorts and flip flops up until November and them WHAM! COLD! With 4 kids, finding indoor activities to keep [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lessons I&#8217;ve Learned Watching the Birds</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/lessons-ive-learned-watching-the-birds/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=lessons-ive-learned-watching-the-birds</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/lessons-ive-learned-watching-the-birds/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tara Ziegmont</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My family has found a new winter hobby. We watch birds. Every day. It all started with a bird feeder sent to me as a free review item. It&#8217;s a nice feeder, and it is totally squirrel-proof. Our free bird feeder cost us about sixty dollars to erect and now hangs from a 12-foot pole [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Animals of the Bible: An Activity to Burn Off Some Extra Kid Energy in the Winter</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/animals-of-the-bible-an-activity-to-burn-off-some-extra-kid-energy-in-the-winter/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=animals-of-the-bible-an-activity-to-burn-off-some-extra-kid-energy-in-the-winter</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As an elementary music teacher, one of my young students’ favorite activities involved a book about animals and lots of movement. I would show them a page of animals, turn on some music, and let them move around as one of the animals on that page until I stopped the music.&#8217; Of course, a few [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Working on Goals Together</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/working-on-goals-together/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=working-on-goals-together</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/working-on-goals-together/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Pennington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[January always brings in renewed vigor for making changes. We get organized, clean out closets, make plans for the rest of the year. On New Year&#8217;s Day our family sits down together and we discuss the plans, goals and ideas for the upcoming year. Dad shares about our family finances (on their level, of course), [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Fun With Snowball Cookies</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/winter-fun-with-snowball-cookies/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=winter-fun-with-snowball-cookies</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/winter-fun-with-snowball-cookies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Prather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter beckons us to spend time with our families. Cold, windy days&#8230; sometimes snow days where we are all stuck inside and the world seems to &#8220;shut down&#8221; for a precious few moments. During a recent snow day I was reading to my kids about the snow. We learned all about why it snows, we [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snowman Activities</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/snowman-activities/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=snowman-activities</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meghan Tucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The cold and dreary days are here and we are looking for new things to do to pass the time. January seems like the perfect month to focus on snowmen. Here in Nashville, we don&#8217;t get lots of snow during the winter, but we do get a little. My boys are hoping to be able [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Year Resolutions for the Family</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/new-year-resolutions-for-the-family/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-year-resolutions-for-the-family</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/new-year-resolutions-for-the-family/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angie Knutson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.&#8221; Pslam 51:10 The New Year is a time of renewing, renewing your goals, your family, and your heart. We often spend the first few days of the new year creating a list of resolutions, goals we hope to accomplish during [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Expressing The New Year Creatively</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/expressing-the-new-year-creatively/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=expressing-the-new-year-creatively</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Price</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I used to make New Year’s resolutions, but somewhere along the way, they felt redundant and halfway (or less) through the year, they seemed to be forgotten. A few years ago, I started praying for the upcoming year and one word that would be “my word” for the year. It was amazing to see the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Our Children: Practical Character Building for the New Year</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2013/01/our-children-practical-character-building-for-the-new-year/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=our-children-practical-character-building-for-the-new-year</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Traci Little</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a brand new year and with it comes resolutions, goals and another vow to lose those extra pounds you gained over Christmas vacation. &#160;But what about our little ones? &#160;I must admit, I have yet to think about what I could do to cultivate their little souls when it comes to the new year. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A New Year in a New Light for our Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every New Year is a chance for us to re-evaluate: our goals, our dreams, our habits, our health, our lifestyle… I could go on. But for some reason, I feel like those goals need to be even more relevant to my day to day living, especially when it comes to my kids. In light of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Do People Have to Die? What Will Happen to Me When I Die?</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/why-do-people-have-to-die-what-will-happen-to-me-when-i-die/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=why-do-people-have-to-die-what-will-happen-to-me-when-i-die</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/why-do-people-have-to-die-what-will-happen-to-me-when-i-die/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here this week is author Kathryn Slattery! Her book, If I Could Ask God Anything, is a unique kid-friendly book jam-packed with clear, fresh answers to important questions about God, faith, prayer, and Christianity in language that children can understand. Kathryn has been so nice to answer some of the most popular questions for us [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Can Anything Good Come Out of Pain and Suffering?</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/how-can-anything-good-come-out-of-pain-and-suffering/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=how-can-anything-good-come-out-of-pain-and-suffering</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/how-can-anything-good-come-out-of-pain-and-suffering/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=2286</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here this week is author Kathryn Slattery! Her book, If I Could Ask God Anything, is a unique kid-friendly book jam-packed with clear, fresh answers to important questions about God, faith, prayer, and Christianity in language that children can understand. Kathryn has been so nice to answer some of the most popular questions for us [...]]]></description>
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		<title>If God Loves People, Why Do Bad Things Happen?</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/if-god-loves-people-why-do-bad-things-happen-2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=if-god-loves-people-why-do-bad-things-happen-2</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/if-god-loves-people-why-do-bad-things-happen-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here this week is author Kathryn Slattery! Her book, If I Could Ask God Anything, is a unique kid-friendly book jam-packed with clear, fresh answers to important questions about God, faith, prayer, and Christianity in language that children can understand. Kathryn has been so nice to answer some of the most popular questions for us [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Piece of Advent All Year Round</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/a-piece-of-advent-all-year-round/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=a-piece-of-advent-all-year-round</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/a-piece-of-advent-all-year-round/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Prather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all of the commercialism surrounding Christmas it seems that too often our focus is not on CHRIST. It begins on Black Friday (sometimes even before that) and culminates in everyone tearing into their presents on Christmas morning. &#160; &#160;We&#8217;re so busy with shopping, cooking, cleaning, wrapping, and traveling, that we sometimes forget to create [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Small Traditions with a Big Impact</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/small-traditions-with-a-big-impact/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=small-traditions-with-a-big-impact</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/small-traditions-with-a-big-impact/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon McAvoy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christmas for us begins the day AFTER Thanksgiving. Here are 5 things that my husband and I have been doing the past 11+ years of marriage together. Initially without children, and now with&#8230; We kick off our Christmas festivities the day AFTER Thanksgiving. We are not one to rush things. I never want to portray [...]]]></description>
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		<title>If You Do Just One Thing With Your Kids This Christmas</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/if-you-do-just-one-thing-with-your-kids-this-christmas/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=if-you-do-just-one-thing-with-your-kids-this-christmas</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It happens around November 1st for me every single year. Everyone starts sharing their favorite holiday traditions and Advent calendar ideas and recipes and…I get sucked in like a giddy child! It’s a wonder my mind doesn’t explode from Christmas idea overload. Between Pinterest and blogs and magazines, you will have no problem coming up [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taking the Focus Off of Gifts</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/taking-the-focus-off-of-gifts/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=taking-the-focus-off-of-gifts</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Pennington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I was a girl Christmas was all about the gifts. At least in my mind it was. My parents and grandparents piled them on. By the time the day was over I had opened 20-30 presents. I am sure that my family was intending to show their love for me, but what was happening [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Our 5 Family Christmas Traditions</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/our-5-family-christmas-traditions/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=our-5-family-christmas-traditions</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christmas with kids, is a Christmas like no other. Since having our children, our December is now known as “the month we do not stop”. I’ve always enjoyed the season,but experiencing the holiday and the anticipation leading up to Christmas day has made Christmas for me, even more amazing. As much as we like the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Family Favorites: Christmas Cookies &amp; Books</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/family-favorites-christmas-cookies-books/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=family-favorites-christmas-cookies-books</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meghan Tucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My favorite time of year is here and I couldn&#8217;t be more excited to dig in to the family traditions. We bake lots and lots of butter cookies each year. We eat them throughout the Christmas session as well as freeze them for later on in the year. The recipe is simple, the cookies are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Christmas is For Giving</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/christmas-is-for-giving/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=christmas-is-for-giving</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Price</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christmas is for giving, and I don’t necessarily mean of the nice package with a bow kind.]]></description>
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		<title>5 Easy Christmas Traditions</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/5-easy-christmas-traditions/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=5-easy-christmas-traditions</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angie Knutson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back in October, I talked about the importance of family traditions, and shared about one of our favorite Fall activities. Traditions can be everyday occurrences, or special moments saved only for holiday celebrations. Many families have at least one holiday tradition, something they look forward to all year long! When you get married, you bring [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creating Meaningful Christmas Memories</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/creating-meaningful-christmas-memories/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=creating-meaningful-christmas-memories</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Traci Little</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Family traditions create significant imprints on the hearts of people, especially our little ones! &#160;Here are some creative things you might like to try with your family this Christmas season: 1.Make A Jesus Paper Chain. &#160; Cut out 25 pieces of constructions paper with your kids. &#160;Read the Christmas Story from Luke 2. &#160;Write down [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrating Jesus with a Jesse Tree</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/12/celebrating-jesus-with-a-jesse-tree/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=celebrating-jesus-with-a-jesse-tree</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 15:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tara Ziegmont</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If I had to choose a favorite month out of all the year, it would be December. I absolutely positively love the season of Advent. Do you know what Advent is, my friend? I&#8217;ve had an Advent calendar all my life, and it was only in the last 6 years that I learned what it&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Colored vs. White Lights</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/11/colored-vs-white-lights/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=colored-vs-white-lights</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Go ahead, laugh if you want, but colored Christmas lights almost ended our marriage after 5 months. Well maybe that&#8217;s over-dramatizing it a bit, but they certainly caused an immense amount of strife during what we thought would be an enjoyable and momentous occasion: decorating our first Christmas tree together as a married couple. And [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Grateful Children All Year Round</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/11/raising-grateful-children-all-year-round/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=raising-grateful-children-all-year-round</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tara Ziegmont</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your kids are anything like mine, they completely forget about Thanksgiving in the midst of Christmas list planning. Who&#8217;s thinking about contentment and gratitude when toy catalogs stuff the mailbox six days a week? Not my kids, that&#8217;s for sure. They&#8217;re too busy paging through catalogs and choosing what to beg for this holiday [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Showing Gratitude with the Littlest Things</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/11/showing-gratitude-with-the-littlest-things/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=showing-gratitude-with-the-littlest-things</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon McAvoy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gratitude is a word that I try to adhere to on a daily basis. The definition is pretty black and white, pulled from dictionary.com :: gratitude :: noun :: the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful I don&#8217;t typically use the word grateful as much as I do thankful. Matter of fact, I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Collecting Our Blessings</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/11/collecting-our-blessings/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=collecting-our-blessings</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/11/collecting-our-blessings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This month I have a very easy project for you that will encourage expressions of gratitude, both to God and to your own family members! This is my Blessings Box: We did this fun craft in our MOPS group a few years ago and it has been holding some precious blessings for me ever since [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Planting Seeds of Gratefulness and Service</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/11/planting-seeds-of-gratefulness-and-service/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=planting-seeds-of-gratefulness-and-service</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Prather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My children and I visit a lake near our home often. &#160; We love it here because it is beautiful and peaceful. &#160;The fall colors this week are stunning. &#160; There is a golf cart path along the lake, and as you travel it you marvel at God&#8217;s amazing creation. &#160; You know, my children [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Godly Heritage</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/11/a-godly-heritage/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=a-godly-heritage</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angie Knutson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Proverbs 13:22a “A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children&#8217;s children” This time of year we are reminded to be thankful for many things… our homes, our vehicles, our jobs, our families, and more. My husband and I enjoy spending time with our extended family during the holiday season. And as the years go [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Practical Ways To Help Your Child Grasp The Meaning Of Thanksgiving</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/11/10-practical-ways-to-help-your-child-grasp-the-meaning-of-thanksgiving/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=10-practical-ways-to-help-your-child-grasp-the-meaning-of-thanksgiving</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Traci Little</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[{photo credit} As Thanksgiving is fast approaching, here are ten practical ways you can help your child grasp the meaning of this warm occasion! 1) &#160;Physical Labor:&#160; Gather the kids together and go help a neighbor rake leaves. &#160;Leave them a pie and tell them you are thankful for them. &#160;Leave a bible verse on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Becoming Glass Half Full People</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/11/becoming-glass-half-full-people/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=becoming-glass-half-full-people</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/11/becoming-glass-half-full-people/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Price</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gratitude. Quite frankly, I thought this would come easy with my kids. We’ve lived in Africa. They’ve played with orphans. They’ve handed a plate of food to a hungry child. They’ve seen with their own eyes dilapidated shacks. My assumption was a grave misunderstanding of the working of a child’s mind, and it wasn’t fair [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thanksgiving Family Traditions</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-family-traditions/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=thanksgiving-family-traditions</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meghan Tucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s my favorite holiday. Thanksgiving. I love the quote, &#8220;The things you take for granted, someone else is praying for.&#8221; &#8211; Anonymous. Ouch, that stings. But what a good eye opener. I want to make sure to teach my kids to have a heart of gratitude. Even down to the smallest of things, it&#8217;s so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Simple Ways to Create a Life of Thankfulness</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/11/7-simple-ways-to-create-a-life-of-thankfulness/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=7-simple-ways-to-create-a-life-of-thankfulness</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is said that an attitude of gratitude creates a better life. When you appreciate all that is around you, you are happier and more satisfied. Wow, now if my life can be improved by remembering to give thanks for everything, surely I want my children to have the same. The best way to help [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thanks and Giving</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/11/thanks-and-giving/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=thanks-and-giving</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This time of year is always special to me and my family. We love to watch the leaves as the seasons change and more importantly, we love that family and friends tend to gather closer together in the next two months. But if I were to be honest with myself, I think we sometimes get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fall Festivities</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/fall-festivities/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=fall-festivities</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/fall-festivities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Traci Little</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love everything about fall! &#160;I&#8217;d much rather do snow angels in a pile of leaves rather than wet snow. &#160;Can we just skip winter and extend fall to spring? It has been a family tradition of ours to go apple picking every fall. &#160;The kids look forward to the tractor rides, munching on apples, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Small Change is Still Change</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/small-change-is-still-change/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=small-change-is-still-change</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/small-change-is-still-change/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are still a few months away from the season of making resolutions and big changes, but for me, fall is the time of year that brings change most to my mind. It starts slowly with a leaf turning yellow here and there. A few more join in and red joins the mix. As a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Fun Family Activities We Are Enjoying This Fall</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/4-fun-family-activities-we-are-enjoying-this-fall/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=4-fun-family-activities-we-are-enjoying-this-fall</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello Fall! I have so missed you! The family is just as elated as I am to see your sweet cool face arrive and for that dreaded hot Summer heat to go away. So now that you are here, let’s talk about what are plans are for the next few months before Winter arrives. 4 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finding Fall Beautiful and Fun!</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/finding-fall-beautiful-and-fun/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=finding-fall-beautiful-and-fun</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/finding-fall-beautiful-and-fun/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon McAvoy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fall is my second favorite season of the year &#8211; a very close second to Summer. I just love the beauty that God shows through the nature around us. From the magnificent colors of the leaves changing to the gorgeous sunsets through the trees. God has a beautiful canvas He paints daily for us. A [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making Memories That Linger</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/making-memories-that-linger/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=making-memories-that-linger</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/making-memories-that-linger/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angie Knutson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fall is my absolute favorite time of year! The cooler weather, changing leaves, and the fact that our family has two birthdays during the month of October, make this month extra special to our family. Along with the fun and festive spirit in our home during this time of year, comes a well-loved and much [...]]]></description>
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		<title>God Honoring Fall Memories</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/god-honoring-fall-memories/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=god-honoring-fall-memories</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Prather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that my children are out of the &#8220;baby&#8221; years, it seems that I look back on each season of the year with an increasing sense of nostalgia. I pulled out the scrapbooks (as I often do when decorating for the change of seasons) and was remembering all of the wonderful fall memories we had [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Apple Butter Tradition</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/an-apple-butter-tradition/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=an-apple-butter-tradition</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/an-apple-butter-tradition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Price</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year. It started during our almost five year stint of living in New England. The breathtaking foliage and the yearly Fall trip to the apple orchard sealed the deal. It became tradition that we would gather our friends, make a trip to the orchard together, and come [...]]]></description>
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		<title>11 Fall-Themed Projects to Do with Your Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/11-fall-themed-projects-to-do-with-your-kids/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=11-fall-themed-projects-to-do-with-your-kids</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tara Ziegmont</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My kids get into fall as much as anybody. They love doing crafts and projects with apples, pumpkins, and (especially) colorful and crunchy leaves that have fallen from the trees. We homeschool, so I need a lot of activities to get us through the whole season. (Because, you know, we can&#8217;t do the same project [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Our Family Loves Fall</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/10/why-our-family-loves-fall/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=why-our-family-loves-fall</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:34:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love Fall. It&#8217;s my favorite time of year. Living in Florida for most of my 20&#8242;s, I actually found myself going into a sort of depression around this time of year when the weather never dipped below 80 degrees and the humidity lingered in the 90% range. I distinctly remember sweating while watching football [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Abandoning the Right Way for God&#8217;s Way</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/09/abandoning-the-right-way-for-gods-way/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=abandoning-the-right-way-for-gods-way</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tara Ziegmont</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi! I&#8217;m Tara Ziegmont, and I&#8217;m thrilled to be sharing my first post as a Tommy Nelson Mommy. Until 2 years ago, I was an astronomy teacher in a large public high school, armed with a master&#8217;s degree in teaching and curriculum and 10 years&#8217; experience. I struggled with my job; I dropped my daughter [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Starting Devotion Time At A Young Age</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/09/starting-devotion-time-at-a-young-age/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=starting-devotion-time-at-a-young-age</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Traci Little</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone! &#160;My name is Traci and I&#8217;m a wife to Tim and mother to three beautiful children (ages 6, 3, and 1). &#160;I&#8217;m so happy to be writing over here at Tommy Nelson! &#160;I&#8217;m a tom-boy turned HGTV junkie, I love the outdoors, and I&#8217;m passionate about God&#8217;s Word and getting it into the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rhythm, Routine, or Schedule? {And Enough With the Comparison Game Already!}</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/09/rhythm-routine-or-schedule-and-enough-with-the-comparison-game-already/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=rhythm-routine-or-schedule-and-enough-with-the-comparison-game-already</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:44:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The school year has started and you’ve probably been bombarded with lots of back-to-school posts already. I think it can all be a little hard to digest. Mom A posts about her homeschool day, complete with a schedule planned out in 15-minute increments. Mom B talks about the importance of daily devotions before her children [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Starting Our Day Off Right</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/09/starting-our-day-off-right/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=starting-our-day-off-right</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:11:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angie Knutson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi, my name is Angie, and I am so excited to be a new part of the Tommy Nelson Mommy team! My family and I have been long-time fans of Tommy Nelson and their fantastic selection of faith-based resources for families! I am a homeschooling mom to four children: Caitlyn (11), Kylie (9), John David [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing The God Given Path This School Year</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/09/choosing-the-god-given-path-this-school-year/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=choosing-the-god-given-path-this-school-year</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary Prather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself to you as a &#160;part of the Tommy Nelson Mommy team! &#160;It is an honor to be just a small part of a company that provides quality Biblical resources for my children. &#160; My husband, Hal, and I have been married for 15 years. &#160; He [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Secret Recipe for Handling Chaos</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/09/a-secret-recipe-for-handling-chaos/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=a-secret-recipe-for-handling-chaos</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1926</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[And just like that summer is over, the kids are back to school and fall is almost here! With all of these changes, to say things are running smoothly in our household would be, well&#8230;. a lie. Things are chaotic. With new changes, schedules and routines &#8212; of course life will seem like chaos! Your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Into Routine After an Epic Summer</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/09/getting-into-routine-after-an-epic-summer/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=getting-into-routine-after-an-epic-summer</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/09/getting-into-routine-after-an-epic-summer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:17:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Price</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jen Price]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1909</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Before I dive into the what this post is really about, let me take a moment to introduce myself. I am thrilled to be one of the newest top Tommy Nelson Mommies! I am married to Jeremy, the hottest redhead around, and we have two kids, Joshua (10 years) and Emma Grace (7 years). There’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Activity Dilemma: Grace for the Moment</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/09/the-activity-dilemma-grace-for-the-moment/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-activity-dilemma-grace-for-the-moment</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/09/the-activity-dilemma-grace-for-the-moment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:35:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1897</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Only a few short months ago I was struggling to come up with a summer schedule that would optimize fun while still continue the learning process for my kids. Now we&#8217;re already back in school and instead of worrying about how to keep them occupied at home, I&#8217;m wondering how to keep them at home! [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Back to School: Rest in God’s Great Delight</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/08/back-to-school-rest-in-god%e2%80%99s-great-delight/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=back-to-school-rest-in-god%25e2%2580%2599s-great-delight</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/08/back-to-school-rest-in-god%e2%80%99s-great-delight/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda White</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1880</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I love holidays on Facebook. At Christmas everyone posts pictures of kids in pajamas covered in wrapping paper. Thanksgiving is usually full of updates about favorite foods. And for a few weeks in August and September, I love seeing everyone&#8217;s first day of school photos! All the parents are proud and exclaiming over how much [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grace for the Moment®: Family Devotion Challenge</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/08/gracechallenge/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=gracechallenge</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/08/gracechallenge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:24:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1864</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Click on each cover for Two Weeks Free of the Childrens and Adult Devotionals! Are you ready for a challenge? To celebrate the release of Max Lucado&#8217;s new book, Grace for the Moment®: 365 Devotions for Kids, we are so excited to offer you a free 2 week download of both the adult version and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Character Without a Curriculum</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/08/character-without-a-curriculum/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=character-without-a-curriculum</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/08/character-without-a-curriculum/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1858</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have a degree in education. My bachelor’s degree is in music education, and just like most other education degrees, I was required to do many practicum and student teaching experiences. Throughout these experiences, I noticed a common theme amongst schools: a heavy emphasis on character education. Character Counts! Make good choices! Be a friend [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Ways to Pray as Your Child Goes Back to School</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/08/5-ways-to-pray-as-your-child-goes-back-to-school/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=5-ways-to-pray-as-your-child-goes-back-to-school</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/08/5-ways-to-pray-as-your-child-goes-back-to-school/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1836</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Just like that, the school bell is ringing and class is back in session! Doesn’t it feel like we were just celebrating the last day of school? With the start of the school year, a new adventure awaits, leaving plenty of reasons to pray as your child hits the books. This season is so much [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Do You Do School?</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/08/how-do-you-do-school/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=how-do-you-do-school</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/08/how-do-you-do-school/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1851</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When I was a child, my parents put serious thought into where we would live based on the reputations of the public schools in the area. And I was fortunate to be caught up in a group of achievers with almost endless opportunities. The people I went to school with amaze me with the way [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Starting School: The Year to Year Dilemma</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/08/sami-august-starting-school-the-year-to-year-dilemma/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=sami-august-starting-school-the-year-to-year-dilemma</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/08/sami-august-starting-school-the-year-to-year-dilemma/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1842</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How is it possible that summer is ending and school starts in a week? Where did the time go? My kids have been at the same private school for 2 years now after my daughter had a less than desirable experience in our public school for Kindergarten. For me, being raised in the Chicago public [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Family Legacy</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/07/family-legacy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=family-legacy</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/07/family-legacy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1775</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[July holds one of our family’s very favorite holidays, Independence Day. When you think of July the 4th several things come to mind like&#8230; fireworks, parades, barbeque fireworks, carnivals, fairs, picnics, fireworks, concerts, baseball games, family reunions and fireworks. I guess it should come as no surprise, since I live with 4 boys, that we [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grand Old Flag &amp; A Mighty God</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/07/grand-old-flag-a-mighty-god/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=grand-old-flag-a-mighty-god</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/07/grand-old-flag-a-mighty-god/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda White</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1809</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week, I checked out an America-themed book from the library. As I read it to my kids before bedtime, I got tears in my eyes as the book showed the statue of the soldiers pushing up the flag at Iwo Jima. It honestly puts tears in my eyes thinking about it now! Our flag [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Allowing Your Children Independence</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/07/allowing-your-children-independence/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=allowing-your-children-independence</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/07/allowing-your-children-independence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1786</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most difficult things for me as a mom to do is to let go and allow my children to declare their independence. While I know God gave me children to raise, teach, love and then let go to the world &#8211; I didn&#8217;t anticipate having to let go so soon. In my [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Independence Days</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/07/independence-days/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=independence-days</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/07/independence-days/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:07:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1803</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As my children are getting older and more independent, I cannot help but think back to those first days I was brave enough to venture out of the house to my very first moms’ Bible study group. I was tired. No, I was EXHAUSTED! And I was overwhelmed with all that came with my new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Our Unexpected Summer of Independence</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/07/our-unexpected-summer-of-independence/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=our-unexpected-summer-of-independence</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/07/our-unexpected-summer-of-independence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1818</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Life is interesting. In my mind, I purposed that this was going to be a very organized, educational and experience-filled summer. I assigned different “lessons” to each day of the week where I could pass on knowledge I know to my kids (tennis, French, piano, cooking, etc). I wanted to re-instate our “learning time” (what [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Ways to Spoil Dad</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/06/7-ways-to-spoil-dad/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=7-ways-to-spoil-dad</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/06/7-ways-to-spoil-dad/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1736</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[While Father&#8217;s Day is this month &#8211; it only happens one day out of the year. My husband does so much for our family. It&#8217;s day in and day out. The second he is off of work &#8211; he is Dad. If the Dad in your family is anything like the Dad in our family [...]]]></description>
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		<title>My Husband as a Father—and a Gift</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/06/my-husband-as-a-father%e2%80%94and-a-gift/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=my-husband-as-a-father%25e2%2580%2594and-a-gift</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/06/my-husband-as-a-father%e2%80%94and-a-gift/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1715</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“I promise to always try to remember that you are God’s gift to me.” That was the last line of the vows my husband and I made to each other when we married. And, fortunately, I still do see him as a gift&#8230; a gift to me and a gift to our children. My husband [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Our Version of the Family Bed</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/06/our-version-of-the-family-bed/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=our-version-of-the-family-bed</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/06/our-version-of-the-family-bed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1719</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We don&#8217;t usually practice the Family Bed at our house. Call me crazy, but I don&#8217;t like being jabbed in the ribs or listening to the grinding of teeth while I sleep. But, sometimes we like to shake things up a bit and make exceptions at the Wilsons&#8230;.so, when Dad travels, the kids hop into [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Have No Fear, Independence is Here!</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/06/have-no-fear-independence-is-here/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=have-no-fear-independence-is-here</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/06/have-no-fear-independence-is-here/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1799</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have three boys. Sometimes I can’t believe God entrusted me with the job of raising THREE boys because I have absolutely no idea how their minds work! I have found, though, that He is showing me just what I need as we go. The latest challenge has to do with independence. We’ve been there [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heavenly Father &amp; Earthly Fathers</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/06/heavenly-father-earthly-fathers/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=heavenly-father-earthly-fathers</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/06/heavenly-father-earthly-fathers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:48:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda White</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1765</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A father is tender and kind to his children. Psalm 103:13 My Daddy has given me a great example of what my Heavenly Father must be like. He is kind, tender, loving and giving to his children (that would be my brother and me!). My husband does the same for our children. He loves, laughs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fatherly Inspiration</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/06/fatherly-inspiration/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=fatherly-inspiration</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/06/fatherly-inspiration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1749</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you watched many sitcoms recently? I’ve noticed a trend in these sitcoms, specifically involving the father figures. Sitcom dads tend to be lazy, unmotivated screw-ups who can’t be counted on by their families. What a sad commentary on society’s view of fathers. And when we immerse ourselves in these shows, those views can seep [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grads, Dads, and Our Heavenly Father</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/06/grads-dads-and-our-heavenly-father/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=grads-dads-and-our-heavenly-father</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[June. It’s a time for celebrating Grads &#38; Dads, right? Even though I’ve always poked fun at elementary school graduations and the like, it was hard for my heart not to melt when I found out my son’s school was holding a “Promotion Party” for the outgoing Kindergarten class. I mean seriously, can you stand [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lazy, Hazy, Fun-Filled Days of Summer</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/05/lazy-hazy-fun-filled-days-of-summer/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=lazy-hazy-fun-filled-days-of-summer</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 14:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brandi Wilson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Summer is almost here and I, for one, am ready for it to get here! I’m ready for sleeping in, lazy mornings, road trips and lots of lounging by the pool with friends. We’re currently in the midst of baseball season and I love the ballpark. I never knew it would be so much fun [...]]]></description>
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		<title>No Greater Joy</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/05/amanda-may-no-greater-joy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=amanda-may-no-greater-joy</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/05/amanda-may-no-greater-joy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My little girl graduated from Kindergarten this week. KINDERGARTEN! I wrote here at the Tommy Nelson blog about her first day&#8211;how God led us to her school and how we were working on helping my daughter be brave on the first day. It puts tears in my eyes thinking about how important and big and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exploring His Wonder this Summer</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/05/exploring-his-wonder-this-summer/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=exploring-his-wonder-this-summer</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/05/exploring-his-wonder-this-summer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amy Gross]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1645</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What is your family doing this summer? Do you have plans to launch or complete a project? Will you go on a trip or two near or far away from your home? Will you stay up later, sleep in longer and relax? Is there a mission trip on the horizon? Or maybe a lemonade stand? [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making a Summer Declaration!</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/05/making-a-summer-declaration/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=making-a-summer-declaration</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/05/making-a-summer-declaration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 1 always brings about strong commitments and convictions as New Year’s resolutions are made and lofty goals are set for the year. This year, I’m doing the same for our summer. I’m declaring the summer of 2012 as our family’s “Summer of God’s Great Outdoors!” To be honest, we have not done so well [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Rules for Our Family&#8217;s Summer Vacation</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/05/10-rules-for-our-familys-summer-vacation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=10-rules-for-our-familys-summer-vacation</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/05/10-rules-for-our-familys-summer-vacation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1639</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are just a few weeks left in the school year until your kids are out for the summer! What are your plans? What will you be doing? For us, this summer is a first for us to have 4 kids all at home. We are going to make it the BEST summer possible, despite [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Smallest Goals are Sometimes the Biggest</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/05/the-smallest-goals-are-sometimes-the-biggest/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-smallest-goals-are-sometimes-the-biggest</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1659</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I can hardly believe the school year is almost over. Depending on what area of the country you live in, you could already be planning summer camps, family vacations &#38; neighborhood cookouts. Yet instead of focusing on the fun that lies ahead over the coming months, I find myself feeling retroactively guilty. What do I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Holiday May Be Over&#8230;but Easter Sunday Lives On!</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/04/the-holiday-may-be-over-but-easter-sunday-lives-on/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-holiday-may-be-over-but-easter-sunday-lives-on</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/04/the-holiday-may-be-over-but-easter-sunday-lives-on/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1595</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Easter Sunday may be long gone this year, but before we turn the calendar and launch into May&#8230; and also throw away what might be left of the candy from the Easter baskets, let&#8217;s stop for a minute and remember just what Easter is all about. If you are anything like me, you might have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Remembering the Cross Year-Round</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/04/remembering-the-cross-year-round/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=remembering-the-cross-year-round</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/04/remembering-the-cross-year-round/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was nervous the first time the Resurrection came up in conversation with Big J. Jesus’ death on a cross is not a neat and tidy subject, and explaining it to a then-three-year-old seemed way above my pay grade. And WAY out of my comfort level. It was that year I realized just how much [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creating an Easter Beyond Colored Eggs and the Easter Bunny</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/04/creating-an-easter-beyond-colored-eggs-and-the-easter-bunny/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=creating-an-easter-beyond-colored-eggs-and-the-easter-bunny</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/04/creating-an-easter-beyond-colored-eggs-and-the-easter-bunny/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly Thornberg</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1570</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Why hi there! My name is Molly and I am a new Tommy Nelson Mommy blogger. Let me introduce myself. I&#8217;m a wife to Sean and a mom to our 4 kids, Z, E, Izaiah and Zeke. We reside in the great state of Texas and no, we don&#8217;t own a horse. I work as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Oh, How I Adore Spring</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/04/oh-how-i-adore-spring/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=oh-how-i-adore-spring</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/04/oh-how-i-adore-spring/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brandi Wilson]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1589</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If I were a season I’d, without a doubt, be Spring. I love everything about spring. The flower and trees that bloom in bright, gorgeous colors. The dazzling green color the grass turns after the first spring shower. The warmer temperature that pull us out of sweaters and scarves and into cute spring dresses, comfortable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Ways to Impress Your Kids with God&#8217;s Love at Easter</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/04/3-ways-to-impress-your-kids-with-gods-love-at-easter/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=3-ways-to-impress-your-kids-with-gods-love-at-easter</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/04/3-ways-to-impress-your-kids-with-gods-love-at-easter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda White</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1582</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Christmas and Easter are my most favorite times to impress my kid with God&#8217;s love and life. At Christmas we spend all month doing advent calendars and more to focus on Jesus. Easter isn&#8217;t quite the cultural phenomenon that Easter is, but I still want it to be special, exciting and &#8220;magical&#8221; for my kids! [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Easter: The Journey Between the Secular and the Spiritual</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/04/sami-april-easter-the-journey-between-the-secular-and-the-spiritual/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=sami-april-easter-the-journey-between-the-secular-and-the-spiritual</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1561</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For as long as I can remember, Easter has marked a trepidatious journey between the secular and the spiritual. From comedians to theologians, everyone has questioned the bridge going from Jesus dying on a cross to hiding candy-filled eggs in a basket. As Christians and as parents, I feel like there&#8217;s a lot of pressure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/03/in-like-a-lion-out-like-a-lamb/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=in-like-a-lion-out-like-a-lamb</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda White</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1501</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Remember that old saying about March coming in like a lion and out like a lamb? I have distinct memories of making lion and lamb crafts from construction paper in school during March. I thought it would be fun to make a lion and lamb craft with my son this month. But instead of just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Life Springs Forth!</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/03/new-life-springs-forth/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-life-springs-forth</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/03/new-life-springs-forth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1517</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As spring makes its appearance this month {which is my favorite month of the year, by the way}, birth and new life are a BIG topic at our house. Especially with the arrival of this guy… Baby J arrived Wednesday, March 7th at 6:20pm and the whole family is smitten. It’s hard to imagine so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Ways I Make Every Day Count</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/03/5-ways-i-make-every-day-count/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=5-ways-i-make-every-day-count</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/03/5-ways-i-make-every-day-count/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Right around Christmas time, it was discovered that I had a cyst on my liver. Although I had faith the surgery would go just as well as the surgeon said it would, I still had a few thoughts that jumped into my head, making me think about how I had been using my time and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cabin Fever and Imaginations</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/03/cabin-fever-and-imaginations/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=cabin-fever-and-imaginations</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/03/cabin-fever-and-imaginations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:10:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1492</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Winter is my least favorite season. I’m, personally, so happy to know spring is just around the corner that I’m about to bust. Maybe it’s because my family loves to be out doors and winter gives us a bit of cabin fever. And believe me, cabin fever with three boys equals chaos. There are only [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nothing is Guaranteed</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/03/nothing-is-guaranteed/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=nothing-is-guaranteed</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/03/nothing-is-guaranteed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:19:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1486</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You know that feeling when Christmas is just around the corner or you have an upcoming vacation to look forward to? We act differently. We think differently. Our priorities are different. We have a sense of hope and expectation unlike our normal day to day routine. In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Boys and the Lovey Dovey Stuff</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/02/boys-and-the-lovey-dovey-stuff/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=boys-and-the-lovey-dovey-stuff</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hearts and flowers and pink and… Valentine’s Day was just not designed with boys in mind. As a girl, I think all the lovey dovey stuff that comes with Valentine’s Day is so fun, but beyond the abundance of chocolate {which both boys LOVE}, this holiday is ALL “girly” to them. And I know these [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Love Those Around Us Through Prayer</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/02/love-those-around-us-through-prayer/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=love-those-around-us-through-prayer</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have to say February is probably my least favorite month. It’s cold and dreary in Nashville and it’s very well established that I’m not a fan of cold&#8230; unless there is snow on the ground and skis on my feet! But right when February is at it’s coldest and dreariest there comes Valentine’s Day [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bubble Paint Valentines</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/02/bubble-paint-valentines/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=bubble-paint-valentines</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/02/bubble-paint-valentines/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda White</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amanda White]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1443</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This year for Valentine&#8217;s Day, we decided to do a semi-diy project for my daughter&#8217;s class. I randomly found a pack of mini-bubbles in our upstairs craft closet. Who knows what they are left over from! To go along with our little bubbles, we made some fun bubble paint cards! These are super easy and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Simple Ways to Show Love as Family</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/02/5-simple-ways-to-show-love-as-family/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=5-simple-ways-to-show-love-as-family</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/02/5-simple-ways-to-show-love-as-family/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amy Gross]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[February is the month of love, so why not use this chance to show love as a family to others? Here are a few simple things you can do which will have a lasting impact, both on those to whom you are showing love and on your children who will learn new ways to help [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Best Valentine&#8217;s Present: Your Presence</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/02/sami-february-the-best-valentines-present-your-presence/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=sami-february-the-best-valentines-present-your-presence</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/02/sami-february-the-best-valentines-present-your-presence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sami Cone]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1451</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve learned a lot of things about my kids in the short seven and a half years that I&#8217;ve been a parent. Some days I think I&#8217;ve got it all figured out; but those are usually followed by days where everything I&#8217;ve thought to be true backfires on me. Other days I stand in their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A New Year with New Goals</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/01/a-new-year-with-new-goals/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=a-new-year-with-new-goals</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/01/a-new-year-with-new-goals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amy Gross]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1385</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you a new year’s resolution-maker? Or perhaps you prefer to approach the new year with new goals, as opposed to calling them resolutions. Either way, a new year is another great way for a fresh start. But new year’s resolutions can also be so intimidating. And what happens when you find yourself three weeks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Building Good Stewards in a Spend-Like-Crazy World</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/01/building-good-stewards-in-a-spend-like-crazy-world/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=building-good-stewards-in-a-spend-like-crazy-world</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/01/building-good-stewards-in-a-spend-like-crazy-world/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brandi Wilson]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1390</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[January is the time to make changes and changes we’re making! Okay, not too many huge changes, we want success so we don’t overshoot our goals. This year we’re implementing a chore chart and pay status (commission, freelance labor, whatever you want to call it). I really consider myself fortunate because from day one of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Family Motto for 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/01/a-family-motto-for-2012/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=a-family-motto-for-2012</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/01/a-family-motto-for-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda White</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amanda White]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1371</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I love the New Year because it is so fresh and clean! It seems like a giant piece of white paper stretching as far as the eye can see, just waiting for me to write my year on it! Every year, whether I make official resolutions or not, I feel like I have a theme, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Word of the Year</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/01/word-of-the-year/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=word-of-the-year</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/01/word-of-the-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:28:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Erin Mohring]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1367</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I always pick a word for each new year. A word to be focus, my reminder, my goal. Two years ago was PRIORITIES. Last year was FOLLOW-THROUGH. I’m happy to report that each word has actually helped me “stay the course” more than any other New Year’s resolution has in the past. {And writing about [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Family New Year&#8217;s Resolutions</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/01/family-new-years-resolutions/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=family-new-years-resolutions</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2012/01/family-new-years-resolutions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:47:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sami Cone]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1379</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Does your family set New Year&#8217;s Resolutions? I realize the New Year is typically a time for people to reflect and re-evaluate, but how often do you include your kids when you set such goals? After all, aren&#8217;t we supposed to model God&#8217;s standard of behavior when it comes to health, wealth and happiness? I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jesse Tree</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/12/jesse-tree/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=jesse-tree</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/12/jesse-tree/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brandi Wilson]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1272</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In case you haven&#8217;t noticed it’s December! My family loves Christmas. We light up the whole, and I mean WHOLE, house. We eat peanut butter balls and sugar cookies until we&#8217;re sick. We wrap gifts and make ornaments. Our holiday season probably looks a lot like yours. But let&#8217;s face it&#8230; as much as we [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Daily Memories and God-Connections</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/12/daily-memories-and-god-connections/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=daily-memories-and-god-connections</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/12/daily-memories-and-god-connections/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda White</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amanda White]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1296</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the most wonderful time of the year! And not just for yummy food, gifts and parties. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for parents to teach their children about Jesus! Kids have been looking forward to Christmas all year. Stores, media and school talk about it every day. It&#8217;s the easiest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>He Already Made It Special</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/12/he-already-made-it-special/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=he-already-made-it-special</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/12/he-already-made-it-special/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amy Gross]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1253</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Wow! Another year has flown by and us here we are again, preparing to celebrate the birth of our Savior. In my house that means coordinating lots of dates on the calendar for parties, musicals, and worship services, decorating the house, baking, meals with extended family, shopping, wrapping, sharing, giving, promising myself to get a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Focusing on the Meaning of the Season</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/12/focusing-on-the-meaning-of-the-season/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=focusing-on-the-meaning-of-the-season</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/12/focusing-on-the-meaning-of-the-season/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:29:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lindsay Ferrier]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1317</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Christmas has to be my favorite time of year. I love going to see our city’s youth ballet version of The Nutcracker. I love seeing Christmas trees twinkling from front windows and Christmas lights strung up in yards. I love Christmas shopping and Christmas parties and trimming the tree with my family. I love Christmas [...]]]></description>
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		<title>My Biggest Christmas Mistake</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/12/my-biggest-christmas-mistake/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=my-biggest-christmas-mistake</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/12/my-biggest-christmas-mistake/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Erin Mohring]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1266</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When Big J was 2 1/2 years old, we started doing some “preschool” at home. It was my first year being home with the boys. It was also the year I entered the world of blogging. And had our second child. And my husband started medical school. No big deal. As I dove more into [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing Family This Christmas</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/12/choosing-family-this-christmas/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=choosing-family-this-christmas</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/12/choosing-family-this-christmas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sami Cone]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1246</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s finally December and Christmas is rapidly approaching! Our Tommy Mommies are going to be sharing some of their favorite memories, traditions and ways they celebrate the season with you throughout this month, but I also wanted to share another reality so many of us face during the holidays. While this is a favorite time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thankful Boys</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/11/thankful-boys/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=thankful-boys</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/11/thankful-boys/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Erin Mohring]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1181</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Gratitude has become very important to me in the last year. It’s not that it wasn’t before, but recently it has changed my daily attitude. It has changed my outlook on life. And we knew it needed to be a larger part of our family life. The boys take turns praying before meals, but we [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Turkey</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/11/lindsay-november-the-turkey/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=lindsay-november-the-turkey</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/11/lindsay-november-the-turkey/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lindsay Ferrier]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1222</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I must have read about the idea in one of the craft books I used to check out from the library, back in the good old days when my children were very small and outside demands were few. The premise was simple – Together, my children and I made (oh let’s be honest, I made [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Better Days Challenge</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/11/better-days-challenge/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=better-days-challenge</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/11/better-days-challenge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brandi Wilson]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1171</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We’re all aware it’s November and you know what that means&#8230; pilgrims, turkeys, and lots of talk about Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving has always been a meaningful holiday for me, but the importance really sunk in when we started a family. As parents we knew we wanted to raise children who were grateful, children whose attitudes were [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thanks &amp; Giving Activities for Families</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/11/thanks-giving-activities-for-families/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=thanks-giving-activities-for-families</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/11/thanks-giving-activities-for-families/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda White</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amanda White]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1162</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Before I had children, autumn meant sweaters and jeans. Thanksgiving meant turkey, green bean casserole and mashed potatoes. But as soon as my little girl met her first Thanksgiving, I wanted it to be meaningful. I want her and my son to know the One who makes us truly thankful! I like to break down [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thankfulness: Teaching by Example</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/11/thankfulness-teaching-by-example/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=thankfulness-teaching-by-example</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/11/thankfulness-teaching-by-example/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amy Gross]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1210</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I am thankful for my kids and I want to be sure they know that. So often I get caught up in teaching by correcting, reminding my children to sit still, get their homework done without being distracted, stop talking and the like. With all of this correction going on, sometimes I wonder if I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fall Into Gratitude</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/11/sami-november-fall-into-gratitude/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=sami-november-fall-into-gratitude</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/11/sami-november-fall-into-gratitude/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sami Cone]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As I write this, the air is crisp &#38; the leaves around me are colorful. By far, this is my favorite time of year to share with my family! This month, all our Tommy Nelson Mommies will be sharing what they love about this season and how they encourage their children to express gratitude to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Modifying Strategies for Each Child</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/10/amy-october-modifying-strategies-for-each-child/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=amy-october-modifying-strategies-for-each-child</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amy Gross]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Parenting is always changing. As I&#8217;ve said here before, often it feels like once I get the hang of something, circumstances change. I feel the same way about parenting three (or at times four, if you include our foreign exchange daughters of the past two years) children. We have always had basic rules and guidelines, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kids&#8217; Question of the Week: Exactly What Kind of Holiday is Halloween?</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/10/kids-question-of-the-week-exactly-what-kind-of-holiday-is-halloween/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=kids-question-of-the-week-exactly-what-kind-of-holiday-is-halloween</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/10/kids-question-of-the-week-exactly-what-kind-of-holiday-is-halloween/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:17:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here this week is author Kathryn Slattery! Her book, If I Could Ask God Anything, is a unique kid-friendly book jam-packed with clear, fresh answers to important questions about God, faith, prayer, and Christianity in language that children can understand. Kathryn has been so nice to answer some of the most popular questions for us [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Football, Cuddling and Eye Contact</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/10/football-cuddling-and-eye-contact/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=football-cuddling-and-eye-contact</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/10/football-cuddling-and-eye-contact/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brandi Wilson]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1051</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m the only bit of estrogen in a testosterone filled home&#8230; well, unless you count our one year-old Brittany Spaniel, Millie. But let&#8217;s be honest, Millie chews on socks so I&#8217;m not sure she counts. Because of my sole-femaleness (is that a word?) my awareness of my role in helping shape my boys&#8217; future is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Golden Season</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/10/the-golden-season/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-golden-season</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/10/the-golden-season/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lindsay Ferrier]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1112</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We are now smack dab in the middle of my favorite time of year. FALL. After a long, hot summer, my family comes alive in the fall, along with the rest of our city. Tennessee is especially beautiful right now as the leaves change, and we fill our weekends trying to cram in as many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Life Isn&#8217;t Fair</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/10/life-isnt-fair/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=life-isnt-fair</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/10/life-isnt-fair/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tommy Nelson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Erin Mohring]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We have this beautiful print hanging in our home… I love everything about it, but especially the message. “God is good all the time.” I need that reminder often, but sometimes I worry that it gives the wrong impression to our kiddos. WE understand that God is good all the time because, as adults and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Show Me, Reveal to Me, Teach Me</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/10/amanda-october-show-me-reveal-to-me-teach-me/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=amanda-october-show-me-reveal-to-me-teach-me</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/10/amanda-october-show-me-reveal-to-me-teach-me/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda White</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tommy Nelson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Amanda White]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1103</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When my daughter was an infant, I followed a strict feeding, sleeping and playing schedule. I wrote down every time I fed her, how many minutes and more. As she started sleeping through the night (very early I might add&#8211;thankyouverymuch, schedule!), I was still nursing her once in the middle of the night, to tide [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Different Children, Different Needs</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/different-children-different-needs/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=different-children-different-needs</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/different-children-different-needs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tommy Nelson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sami Cone]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This month, our Tommy Mommies are sharing about how we&#8217;ve learned that our different children each have different needs. While we may have once been under the illusion that we could parent all our children the same way, we quickly realized that just as each of our children are unique, they each need different things [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Back to School Feast: New Beginnings</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/back-to-school-feast-new-beginnings/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=back-to-school-feast-new-beginnings</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/back-to-school-feast-new-beginnings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lindsay Ferrier]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[School is back in session here at the Ferrier house. That means that my 4-year-old is headed to 3 day-a-week preschool, my daughter is now in second grade, and my two stepdaughters are in college, one in Chattanooga and one here in Nashville. We had an amazing summer, filled with activities, hikes, vacations, bike rides, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fresh Starts: Wipe the Slate Clean</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/fresh-starts-wipe-the-slate-clean/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=fresh-starts-wipe-the-slate-clean</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/fresh-starts-wipe-the-slate-clean/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amy Gross]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Aaaaahhhhh. Back to school. As much as I enjoy the lazy, traveling, sleeping in, no rush and exploring days of summer, I always look forward to the fresh start of a brand new school year. I love meeting my children&#8217;s new teachers. I love fresh crisp school supplies. I love seeing my kids in new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing a School: Follow God&#8217;s Lead</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/choosing-a-school-follow-gods-lead/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=choosing-a-school-follow-gods-lead</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/choosing-a-school-follow-gods-lead/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda White</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tommy Nelson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Amanda White]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=965</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This fall, my daughter had her first day of school. First day ever. I&#8217;m a stay-at-home mom and never felt the need or desire to put her or my son in preschool, Mother&#8217;s Morning Out or even Grandma&#8217;s house on a regular basis. We&#8217;ve had fun memorizing scriptures, reading books, playing outside and just being [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Motivating Your Children</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/motivating-your-children/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=motivating-your-children</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/motivating-your-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Erin Mohring]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=969</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We started homeschool just a few weeks ago with our kindergarten-age son. Yikes – how did that happen already?! We have really loved the first few weeks, but no situation is without its challenges. Having been a public school teacher for five years and now starting up homeschool, I can see a struggle parents in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Boundaries of Uniqueness</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/boundaries-of-uniqueness/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=boundaries-of-uniqueness</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/boundaries-of-uniqueness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brandi Wilson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[School is back in session and I, for one, have found something that went missing this summer&#8230; something I need for pure survival&#8230; something that was hijacked by travel, pool dates, late nights and camping trips&#8230; routine! Hip hip hooray, there is now a somewhat organized method to our madness. Oh yes, routine&#8230; some people [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Encouraging Creativity in Children</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/encouraging-creativity-in-children/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=encouraging-creativity-in-children</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/encouraging-creativity-in-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s post was written by author Karla Dornacher. Check out her books published by Thomas Nelson. Encouraging Creativity in Children I am blessed to be a full-time artist and to have written and illustrated nineteen books and licensed my art to many different manufacturers. Today I work mostly in watercolors, acrylics, and mixed media but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Last First Day of Kindergarten</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/last-first-day-of-kindergarten/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=last-first-day-of-kindergarten</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/09/last-first-day-of-kindergarten/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:54:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sami Cone]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.tommynelson.com/?p=1012</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m so glad you&#8217;re back for another month with our Tommy Mommies! Did you enjoy hearing about the &#8220;routine&#8221; in each of our homes last month? I know I personally loved learning how differently that could look for everyone, yet how effective they could be when everyone in the family is on board! Well you&#8217;re [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lydia and Asa&#8217;s Ark</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/08/lydia-and-asas-ark/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=lydia-and-asas-ark</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/08/lydia-and-asas-ark/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda White</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amanda White]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Lydia &#038; Asa&#8217;s Ark My kids like to play. I&#8217;m not talking about playing with dolls or trucks. We have reached the perfect age of pretend. They make up elaborate tales, crazy stories and unable-to-be-followed-by-anyone-over-the-age-of-eighteen adventures. And I love it! Seeing my preschoolers’ imaginations come alive is one of my favorite parts of motherhood! This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Little Kids Spell Love T-I-M-E</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/08/little-kids-spell-love-t-i-m-e/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=little-kids-spell-love-t-i-m-e</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/08/little-kids-spell-love-t-i-m-e/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brandi Wilson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[“Boys, toys and noise” is often the motto at our house. Our 14 year marriage has been blessed with three blonde haired, blue-eyed boys (ages 10, 7, and 5) who look like stair steps when they’re all together. I never expected to be a mom of three boys. Honestly, I had a great relationship with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Slowing Down</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/08/slowing-down/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=slowing-down</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/08/slowing-down/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Mohring</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Erin Mohring]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Help! I’m surrounded by boys! Actually, I AM surrounded by boys and I am loving it! I am Erin, the writer behind Home with the Boys and the co-founder and creator of The MOB Society! Wife to this handsome man… Who is also a fourth year medical student. And mama to these little heartbreakers… Who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get in the Word</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/08/get-in-the-word/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=get-in-the-word</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/08/get-in-the-word/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tommy Nelson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Amy Gross]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[10 years ago I became a mom and I am still trying to get the hang of it. It seems that once I begin to understand one stage, it is time to move onto the next and I have to start learning again from scratch. And every time I try to come up with a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kids Question of the Week: Why Do People Have to Die?</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/08/kids-question-of-the-week-why-do-people-have-to-die/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=kids-question-of-the-week-why-do-people-have-to-die</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/08/kids-question-of-the-week-why-do-people-have-to-die/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:34:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here this week is author Kathryn Slattery! Her book, If I Could Ask God Anything, is a unique kid-friendly book jam-packed with clear, fresh answers to important questions about God, faith, prayer, and Christianity in language that children can understand. Kathryn has been so nice to answer some of the most popular questions for us [...]]]></description>
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		<title>He is Always With Us</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/08/he-is-always-with-us/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=he-is-always-with-us</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/08/he-is-always-with-us/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TNMommy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lindsay Ferrier]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hi! I’m Lindsay Ferrier, a wife, stepmom to 20 and 18-year-old girls, and mom to a 7-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy. As you can imagine, with so many different age groups in our house, life is never boring! When my husband and I married nine years ago, we committed ourselves 100% to our family and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Anything But Routine: Who&#8217;s Ready to Join the Tommy Mommy Journey?</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/08/anything-but-routine-whos-ready-to-join-the-tommy-mommy-journey/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=anything-but-routine-whos-ready-to-join-the-tommy-mommy-journey</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sami Cone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I initially joined the Tommy Nelson family last year after tragedy struck us all here in Nashville: a flood of epic proportions whose equal had not been seen in over a hundred years. As we all searched for ways to help our children through this tragedy, I was fortunate enough to be able to post [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Letting Go</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/07/letting-go/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=letting-go</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/07/letting-go/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:52:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s post is from author Kathleen Fuller. Kathleen is an Amish fiction writer, and we have published many of her titles, from her Adult Amish Fiction to her Mysteries of Middlefield Series for teens! Check out all of here titles here! Letting Go When I was 15 I had an opportunity to travel to England [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are Your Children Over-scheduled?</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/06/are-your-children-over-scheduled/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=are-your-children-over-scheduled</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/06/are-your-children-over-scheduled/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:11:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sharing with us today is Paula Alflen, creator of Printoons. Check our the Printoons kits we provide: Noah&#8217;s Ark, David and Goliath, and Nativity. Are Your Children Over-scheduled? Most of us had days growing up when we actually did “nothing.” We would be gone for six hours and when we got home for dinner our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kids&#8217; Question of the Week: How Can Anything Good Come Out of Pain and Suffering?</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/06/kids-question-of-the-week-how-can-anything-good-come-out-of-pain-and-suffering/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=kids-question-of-the-week-how-can-anything-good-come-out-of-pain-and-suffering</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/06/kids-question-of-the-week-how-can-anything-good-come-out-of-pain-and-suffering/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:45:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here this week is author Kathryn Slattery! Her book, If I Could Ask God Anything, is a unique kid-friendly book jam-packed with clear, fresh answers to important questions about God, faith, prayer, and Christianity in language that children can understand. Kathryn has been so nice to answer some of the most popular questions for us [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Max on Life: Finding Rest in a Busy World</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/06/max-on-life-finding-rest-in-a-busy-world/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=max-on-life-finding-rest-in-a-busy-world</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/06/max-on-life-finding-rest-in-a-busy-world/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the next few weeks, beloved author of our Hermie and Friends series, Max Lucado, will be sharing parts of his new book. Max on Life. In this new book, Lucado tackles some of life&#8217;s toughest questions, while giving his classic encouragement and insight. We hope you enjoy this miniseries! Max on Life: Finding Rest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Max on Life: Balancing Self-Esteem and Humility</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/05/max-on-life-balancing-self-esteem-and-humility/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=max-on-life-balancing-self-esteem-and-humility</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/05/max-on-life-balancing-self-esteem-and-humility/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 13:47:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the next few weeks, beloved author of our Hermie and Friends series, Max Lucado, will be sharing parts of his new book. Max on Life. In this new book, Lucado tackles some of life&#8217;s toughest questions, while giving his classic encouragement and insight. We hope you enjoy this miniseries! Max on Life: Balancing Self-Esteem [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kids Question of the Week: Can I Believe in Science and Still Believe in God?</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/05/kids-question-of-the-week-can-i-believe-in-science-and-still-believe-in-god/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=kids-question-of-the-week-can-i-believe-in-science-and-still-believe-in-god</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/05/kids-question-of-the-week-can-i-believe-in-science-and-still-believe-in-god/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 16:19:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here this week is author Kathryn Slattery! Her book, If I Could Ask God Anything, is a unique kid-friendly book jam-packed with clear, fresh answers to important questions about God, faith, prayer, and Christianity in language that children can understand. Kathryn has been so nice to answer some of the most popular questions for us [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Max on Life: Managing Your Worry</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/05/max-on-life-managing-your-worry/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=max-on-life-managing-your-worry</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/05/max-on-life-managing-your-worry/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 16:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the next few weeks, beloved author of our Hermie and Friends series, Max Lucado, will be sharing parts of his new book. Max on Life. In this new book, Lucado tackles some of life&#8217;s toughest questions, while giving his classic encouragement and insight. We hope you enjoy this miniseries! Max on Life: Managing Your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Max on Life: Finding Balance in Discipline</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/05/max-on-life-finding-balance-in-discipline/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=max-on-life-finding-balance-in-discipline</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/05/max-on-life-finding-balance-in-discipline/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 17:29:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the next few weeks, beloved author of our Hermie and Friends series, Max Lucado, will be sharing parts of his new book. Max on Life. In this new book, Lucado tackles some of life&#8217;s toughest questions, while giving his classic encouragement and insight. We hope you enjoy this miniseries! Max on Life: What is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Mother&#8217;s Day Note</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/05/a-mothers-day-note/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=a-mothers-day-note</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/05/a-mothers-day-note/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 17:31:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s blog comes from another Thomas Nelson author. Cheryl Karpen has written a series called Eat Your Peas. These books are full of promises of hope, affirmation, love and encouragement. Check out the titles now available: Eat Your Peas, Mom, Eat Your Peas, Daughter, and Eat Your Peas, Faithfully. &#8211; I am 53 years—and a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Easter Story Cookies</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/04/easter-story-cookies/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=easter-story-cookies</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/04/easter-story-cookies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:35:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sharing with us today is Paula Alflen, creator of Printoons. Check our the Printoons kits we provide: Noah&#8217;s Ark, David and Goliath, and Nativity. Today, she has put together a great Easter activity to do with your kids to share the story of Christ&#8217;s death and resurrection. Check it out! Easter Story Cookies This is a sweet, hands-on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pretzels During Lent</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/04/pretzels-during-lent/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=pretzels-during-lent</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/04/pretzels-during-lent/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sharing with us today is Paula Alflen, creator of Printoons. Check our the Printoons kits we provide: Noah&#8217;s Ark, David and Goliath, and Nativity. Pretzels During Lent In history it was customary to fold your arms over your chest to pray. Monks would make pretzels because they are shaped in the form of arms crossed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Who is St. Patrick?</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/03/who-is-st-patrick/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=who-is-st-patrick</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/03/who-is-st-patrick/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:18:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sharing with us today is Paula Alflen, creator of Printoons. Check our the Printoons kits we provide: Noah&#8217;s Ark, David and Goliath, and Nativity. Who is St. Patrick? I was just reading a little advertisement that said &#8220;We&#8217;re all Irish on St. Patrick&#8217;s Day!&#8221; Well, of course I know what that means. The media wants [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kids Question of the Week: What is Lent?</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/03/kids-question-of-the-week-what-is-lent/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=kids-question-of-the-week-what-is-lent</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/03/kids-question-of-the-week-what-is-lent/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here this week is author Kathryn Slattery! Her new book, If I Could Ask God Anything, is a unique kid-friendly book jam-packed with clear, fresh answers to important questions about God, faith, prayer, and Christianity in language that children can understand. Kathryn has been so nice to answer some of the most popular questions for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>God: The Ultimate Detective</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/02/god-the-ultimate-detective/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=god-the-ultimate-detective</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/02/god-the-ultimate-detective/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:03:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sharing with us today is Paula Alflen, creator of Printoons. Check our the Printoons kits we provide: Noah&#8217;s Ark, David and Goliath, and Nativity. God: The Ultimate Detective Many children may hope to have an exciting career as a detective some day. It is intriguing that detectives can solve crimes and seem to know special [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kids&#8217; Question of the Week: Was There Really a Saint Valentine?</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/02/kids-question-of-the-week-was-there-really-a-saint-valentine/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=kids-question-of-the-week-was-there-really-a-saint-valentine</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:59:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here to answer this week is author Kathryn Slattery! Her new book, If I Could Ask God Anything, is a unique kid-friendly book jam-packed with clear, fresh answers to important questions about God, faith, prayer, and Christianity in language that children can understand. Kathryn has been so nice to answer some of the most popular [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Over and Over Again</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/02/over-and-over-again/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=over-and-over-again</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/02/over-and-over-again/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:10:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, we have our Tommy Mommy extraordinaire, Sami Cone, on the blog! We hope you enjoy her posts. Sami is a wife and a mom of two precious kids, Kariss and Britton. She blogs over on SamiCone.com, she tweets, and you can check her out on Facebook too! Over and Over Again How many times [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Ultimate Valentine</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/02/the-ultimate-valentine/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-ultimate-valentine</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/02/the-ultimate-valentine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:57:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sharing with us today is Paula Alflen, creator of Printoons. Check our the Printoons kits we provide: Noah&#8217;s Ark, David and Goliath, and Nativity. The Ultimate Valentine It seems February is the month for celebrating love. We are surrounded by images of hearts, owers, chocolate, etc. It is important this month, that we remind our children that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Read and Share: Moses Goes Home</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/01/read-and-share-moses-goes-home/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=read-and-share-moses-goes-home</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/01/read-and-share-moses-goes-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Tuesday everyone! Today, we have another story from the Read and Share DVD Bible series! This video comes from Volume 2. You can find products from the Read and Share series at your local Christian retailer or online. The story today is &#8220;Moses Goes Home.&#8221; We hope you are loving sharing these stories with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Read and Share: Strange Fire</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/01/read-and-share-strange-fire/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=read-and-share-strange-fire</link>
		<comments>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/01/read-and-share-strange-fire/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:26:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Friday everyone! Today, we have another story from the Read and Share DVD Bible series! This video comes from Volume 2. You can find products from the Read and Share series at your local Christian retailer or online. Gather the kids around the computer for this sweet Bible story! Enjoy! Strange Fire from Tommy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fun Family Art Activity</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:22:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, we have Printoons creator Paula Alflen sharing with us! Check out the Printoons kits offered by Tommy Nelson: Noah&#8217;s Ark, David and Goliath, and Nativity. Fun Family Art Activity Winter is a season when we seem to spend a little more time indoors together as a family. Here is a little artistic game that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I Am Loved</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tommy Mommy extraordinaire Sami Cone is back on the blog today to share with you! Sami works closely with the Tommy Team in helping enable the Tommy Mommyies to spread the word about Tommy Nelson. She has two kids of her own, and lots of great stories about them, too! You can check out her [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrate Snow</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:54:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, we have Printoons creator Paula Alflen back on the blog. This blog is very fitting for most of us, as a lot of our country is blanketed in snow. We hope you enjoy her post today. If you&#8217;d like to learn more about Printoons, check out our Noah&#8217;s Ark kit, our David and Goliath [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Story of Moses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left;padding:10px" src="http://www.tommynelson.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/moses.jpg" alt="moses" title="moses" width="200" height="134" />
We hope you are all recovering from the holidays and getting back into the swing of things.  We are doing the same here at Tommy Nelson, so we wanted to continue bringing you vides from the best-selling Read and Share brand.  Today's video comes from Read and Share DVD Bible Volume 2, which you can find at your favorite Christian retailer or online.  Gather the kids around the computer and enjoy: The Story of Moses!
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		<title>Bible Reading Tips for the New Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:31:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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Today, we have a very special lady sharing with us.  Laura Minchew is the Vice President and Publisher of Specialty Books here at Tommy Nelson.  She has a great plan to share with you about reading the Bible with your kids.  Perfect for the start of a new year, we hope this plan with help you overcome any obstacles you have had in the past, and that you and your children can enjoy reading God's word together!
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		<title>Staying Healthy in the New Year</title>
		<link>http://www.tommynelson.com/2011/01/358/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=358</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:23:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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Today, we have Printoons creator Paula Alflen on the blog, talking all about New Years Resolutions! Printoons are unique characters created with your own fingerprints because no two fingerprints are alike. Children from ages 5 and up can create fun and wild artwork that is special like them just by using their ink fingerprints and a few simple lines drawn with a pen to create various characters in the stories.]]></description>
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		<title>Strive to Be Sincere</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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On the blog today is Tommy Mommy Jendi Pagano of <a href="http://jendisjournal.com/">Jendi's Journal</a>. Jendi is a Christian, wife, and homeschooling mother of 3... plus pets. She has been blessed to have known the Scriptures since she was a child. She has taught children's church classes since high school; worked with the youth group for seven years; supervises the nursing home program, and is involved in the music program at her church. Online she loves to video blog and teach others how to <a href="http://simplevloggingtips.com">video blog</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Thank You God, for Jesus!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2010 15:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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Thank You for Jesus, Your one and only Son. A Savior set to save the world! Yes, Christmas had begun! Thank You for Jesus, Your perfect Christmas gift. - A Christmas Prayer
When God sent the King of kings, the most Royal of royals, the Savior of the world, he didn’t need purple robes, huge palaces, or royal declarations. No, this was not an earthly king, this was a heavenly King, sent to earth, “God with us,” Immanuel.
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		<title>Thank You God, for the Bright Star</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2010 01:43:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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Thank You for the bright star, That shined and led the way, So wise men found and worshiped Him, as we still do today. Thank You for the bright star, Your precious Christmas gift. - A Christmas Prayer
For over two thousand years now, scientists have been trying to explain “the star in the east.”But the wise men, they needed no explanation.
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		<title>Thank You God, for the Shepherds</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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Thank You for the shepherds, Who heard of Jesus' birth. They saw the angels in the sky announcing peace on earth! Thank You for the shepherds, Your precious Christmas gift. - A Christmas Prayer
When we hear the story of the shepherds, there’s that iconic scene: shepherds on a hillside,
gazing at the angels in the air, who are praising God and announcing peace on earth. What a glorious sight that must have been! 
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		<title>Thank You God, for the Manger</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:08:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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Thank You for the manger, A bed made out of hay. And thank You for the cows and sheet That shared their food that day! Thank You for the manger, Your precious Christmas gift. - A Christmas Prayer

The manger is another “extra” in the Christmas story. Just a prop in which to lay the Baby Jesus.  But I’m a firm believer that our God is a God of significance. With Him there are no accidents,
no coincidences. ]]></description>
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		<title>Thank You God, for the Donkey</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Through this series of blogs, author Amy Parker is going to take us character by character through the Christmas story, highlighting the roles each of them played in bringing us the greatest Christmas Gift of all.
Thank You for the donkey, That helped them all to leave, And got Mary to Bethlehem, In time for Christmas Eve! Thank You for the donkey, Your precious Christmas gift.—A Christmas Prayer
“Thank You for the donkey.” That always gets a giggle out of the kids.
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		<title>Thank You God, for Joseph</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:08:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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Through this series of blogs, author Amy Parker is going to take us character by character through the Christmas story, highlighting the roles each of them played in bringing us the greatest Christmas Gift of all.
Thank You, God, for Joseph, who trusted Your good plan. He took Mary to be his wife. He was a faithful man. Thank You, God, for Joseph, Your precious Christmas gift. -A Christmas Prayer.
“He was a faithful man.” That’s quite the understatement, isn’t it?  We know Joseph is a good guy even before Gabriel visits him.
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		<title>Thank You God, for Mary</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Through this series of blogs, author Amy Parker is going to take us character by character through the Christmas story, highlighting the roles each of them played in bringing us the greatest Christmas Gift of all.
Thank You, God, for Mary. She let faith lead the way: "I am His servant girl," she said. "Let it be as you say." Thank You, God, for Mary, Your precious Christmas gift.
Mary is probably the second most-celebrated star of the Christmas story. And it’s no wonder.]]></description>
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		<title>A Little Less Martha, and a Little More Mary</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:38:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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Today's post comes from in house. Mandy Mullinix is the marketing specialist for Tommy Nelson, and has a son of her own.  She is here to share a little devotional with you today! Also, you can follow Mandy on<a href="http://twitter.com/mandymullinix"> Twitter</a>!
With the holidays here, I thought I would share a message that has been on my heart, especially here in the last week or so.
Luke 10:38-42]]></description>
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		<title>Thank You God, for Gabriel</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Through this series of blogs, author Amy Parker is going to take us character by character through the Christmas story, highlighting the roles each of them played in bringing us the greatest Christmas Gift of all.
Thank You, God, for Gabriel, Who brought news of great joy. He said to Mary, “God chose you To have His baby boy.
While we could point to many beginnings of the Christmas story, Gabriel’s announcement to Mary sets it all in motion. This one scene amazes me.]]></description>
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		<title>Making Disciples of Your Small Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:45:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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On the blog today is Tommy Mommy, Becky Webb, of <a href="http://www.ourpeacefulhome.com">Our Peaceful Home</a>.  She is a wife and a mom of two little ones.  You can also follow her on <a href="http://twitter.com/beckyjwebb">Twitter</a>.
Making Disciples of Your Small Children
Long before Jesus came to earth Jewish Rabbis made disciples.  Discipleship is a method of teaching that dates back thousands of years.]]></description>
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		<title>Kids Question of the Week: Five Helpful Hints for Reading Your Bible!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Here this week is author Kathryn Slattery! Her new book, If I Could Ask God Anything,  is a unique kid-friendly book jam-packed with clear, fresh answers to important questions about God, faith, prayer, and Christianity in language that children can understand.  Kathryn has been so nice to answer some of the most popular questions for us right here on the blog each week! Today, she continues with a question in her ALL ABOUT THE BIBLE series!]]></description>
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		<title>A Way With Words</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Tommy Mommy extraordinaire Sami Cone is back on the blog today to share with you! Sami works closely with the Tommy Team in helping enable the Tommy Mommyies to spread the word about Tommy Nelson.  She has two kids of her own, and lots of great stories about them, too! You can check out her blog <a href="http://samicone.com/">here</a> and follow her on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/thesamicone">here</a>! ]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Hand&#8221; Made for Christmas!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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Today, we have Printoons creator Paula Alflen on the blog, sharing with you one of her favorite Christmas crafts! Printoons are unique characters created with your own fingerprints because no two fingerprints are alike. Children from ages 5 and up can create fun and wild artwork that is special like them just by using their ink fingerprints and a few simple lines drawn with a pen to create various characters in the stories.
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		<title>Kids Question of the Week: Which Bible is Right for Me?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:13:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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Here to answer this week is author Kathryn Slattery! Her new book, If I Could Ask God Anything,  is a unique kid-friendly book jam-packed with clear, fresh answers to important questions about God, faith, prayer, and Christianity in language that children can understand.  Kathryn has been so nice to answer some of the most popular questions for us right here on the blog each week! Today, she continues with a question in her ALL ABOUT THE BIBLE series!]]></description>
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		<title>Author Andy Andrews</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:56:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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Here to share with you today is Andy Andrews, author of <em>The Boy Who Changed the World!</em> Andy is a best-selling author and have two kids of his own.  For more information and to purchase <em>The Boy Who Changed the World,</em> go <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Changed-World/dp/1400316057/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1291150353&#038;sr=8-1">here</a>.
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The Boy Who Changed the World</em> is my first children’s book.  While looking forward to the project, the excitement really hit me one day when I was at the pool with my two sons, who are 8 and 10 years old.]]></description>
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		<title>Family Devotions. Are you Up for the Challenge?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Click on each cover for Two Weeks Free of the Childrens and Adult Devotionals!]]></description>
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		<title>John the Baptist</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:14:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you had a great weekend with your family! Today, we bring you “John the Baptist,” from the Read and Share series! This week’s story also comes from Volume 1 of the Read and Share DVD Series. You can find out more and pick up a copy at your local Christian [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Responding to Disaster</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:27:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen @ Tommy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has now been over two months since the Deepwater Horizon spill began in the Gulf of Mexico. Two months of non-stop news, unavoidable to even the smallest of ears. What do you, as a parent, have to offer your children when they turn to you with sadness over the oil-soaked birds? What hope can [...]]]></description>
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