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So, today my baby went to her first day of Kindergarten.  She was excited and ready to go!  I, on the other hand, was a little sad.  I don't remember feeling this way about my older kids, but I think this was different with her being my youngest.  This was a reminder to me about the importance of teaching our children at home from the earliest age.  Not only are we teaching them about manners and behavior, but more so we need to be teaching about their spiritual lives.  I am reminded of familiar words shared during parent/child dedication: " 4  Fathers, do not exasperate your children;   instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. "  (Ephesians 6:4) " 4  Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5  Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6  These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7  Impress them o...

Today was the first day of school for Hesston. Dear God, I pray that you will bless our schools this year. Thank you for teachers & staff that help our children to grow & learn. Help my kids to Love God & Love Others each day. May you be honored & glorified in USD 460! P.S. The community is invited to pray for our schools on Tuesday, August 30 from 7-8 p.m. Watch the paper or local church bulletins for schedule.

For our family devotions the night before school began, Bethany had a great idea. We did our usual piano music and Bible verses. Then we asked each kid what they were most looking forward to during this year at school. I talked with them about the importance of Loving God-Loving Others at school and we talked about Colossians 3:17 and how that can impact their words and actions at school. We then had each one of them share one of their worries about the school year. They were all pretty excited, but each one came up with one. We then talked about giving it to God and sang "I Cast All My Cares Upon You." Molly then picked The B-I-B-L-E to sing. We then went around the circle and prayed for their teachers, classmates, and administration. We prayed for a good year and for them to learn a lot. It was a great way to start the school year. My wife is full of good ideas!