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In Luke 10:29, a man challenges Jesus saying, "Who is my neighbor?" In response, Jesus told the Parable of the Good Samaritan. This is just a friendly reminder that loving our neighbors doesn't just include loving people who are easy to love. It often times means loving those that are hard to love. Samaritans and Jews had a long history of quarreling. The Samaritan would have been justified in leaving this man on the side of the road. Instead, he was the only one who stepped up to help. Who is that person in your life? The one that rubs you the wrong way? That next neighbor that yells at all the kids on the block? That critical lady at church that always needs to give you her 2 cents? Here's my challenge: Find a way that you can intentionally love that person this weekend. Maybe you can "Boo" that neighbor with pumpkin bread. Or maybe simply being kind to that church lady. Love does not always have to be the big things. Often it is the simple things. And though it's not always easy, this is often where the skill of "choosing love" is built. ❤I would love to hear how this goes for you. . . . . Remember to tag you Fall Biblical Hospitality ideas with #littlepumpkinlights, and for more inspiration follow the rest of the team: Don't forget to tag your Fall Biblical Hospitality ideas with #littlepumpkinlights and for more inspiration follow the rest of the team: @bilinguallifestyle @carissayoder @createdtoplay @hitswiththemrs @homeawayfromhome0915 @onmissionmoms @rachelschelb @shekeamoreno @willfullyservinghischildren @kidsfaithcheerleader

Who are the "community helpers?" Often when we think of them, we think of the firefighters and police men. But sometimes community helpers are simply those people that offer simple acts of kindness. The person that makes sure the mom with 2 under 2 feels seen. The lady at Target that always greets the toddlers with smiles and stickers. The retired preschool teacher that offers ALL of the potty training tips, and is 100% the reason your toddler gets potty trained. We have a lady in our lives like that. Everytime we go to Target she is there and makes everyone's day. I'm sure I'm not the only #toddlermom that feels that way. So when we were making a list of people we wanted to show love to this month, it should be no surprise that Miss Leslie was on the top of Vale's list. So we made some chocolate chip pumpkin bread, the girls made some cards, and we headed to Target to say 🎵Thank you for everything you do🎵 #danieltiger . ❤Is there a store your little ones love to frequent? Is there someone that always makes your little one feel seen? How can you say "thank you?" . . . . Don't forget to tag your Fall Biblical Hospitality ideas with #littlepumpkinlights, and for more inspiration follow the rest of the team: @bilinguallifestyle @carissayoder @createdtoplay @hitswiththemrs @homeawayfromhome0915 @onmissionmoms @rachelschelb @shekeamoreno @willfullyservinghischildren @kidsfaithcheerleader

Have you ever 'Boo'd' someone? I first learned about this a few years ago, and found it quite hilarious and so much fun. What you do? -Pick a neighbor you're going to 'Boo' -Then take a bucket, gift bag, or what ever, and fill it full of things to bless them (this year we made a movie night bucket with a good $5 family movie, candy, and popcorn in a bucket, however @shekeamoreno and @hitswiththemrs have been sharing some other great ideas for 'Boo Blessings'). -Then you set the bucket outside the neighbor's door and ding-dong-ditch them. Let me tell you, it was a blast! You can see a video of us "Boo-ing" one of our apartment neighbors up in my stories👆. I got our You've Been Boo'd Tags a couple years ago at Target on clearance. However, @thelittlesandme has some super cute "We think You're Faboolous" tags free on her blog. 👇 http://thelittlesandme.com/halloween-random-act-of-kindness/ . . . ❤Have you ever Boo'd anyone? What might you put it a "Boo Blessing?" . . . . . Don't forget to tag your Fall Biblical Hospitality ideas with #littlepumpkinlights and for more inspiration follow the rest of the team: @bilinguallifestyle @carissayoder @createdtoplay @hitswiththemrs @homeawayfromhome0915 @onmissionmoms @rachelschelb @shekeamoreno @willfullyservinghischildren @kidsfaithcheerleader

This week we are getting ready to put love in to action, and I wanted to make Vale apart of the process. Using the book, "Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too" by @literarily_love_kidlit we talked about who our neighbor is, and ways that we can love our neighbors. We made a list of all the people who are our neighbor. Then we used the "Kindness Mission" from our @withharpandlyre activity book to think of ways we could #lovewellonpurpose . So here goes nothing! So excited to show you all❤ ❤What tools have you used to teach your little ones how to love others well? . . . Don't forget to tag your Fall Biblical Hospitality Ideas with #littlepumpkinlights and for more inspiration follow the rest of the team: @bilinguallifestyle @carissayoder @createdtoplay @hitswiththemrs @homeawayfromhome0915 @onmissionmoms @rachelschelb @shekeamoreno @willfullyservinghischildren @kidsfaithcheerleader

❤New on the blog!❤ As we have been on this journey of Biblical Hospitality, we have natural started having extra littles in our house on a regular basis. For a more seasoned mom, this may sound like no big deal, but for those of us still in the toddler years, the idea of adding another can feel daunting. I am by no means an expert, but there are a few things I have learned in the past year with extra littles around. On the blog you will find my 5 best tips for when you have extra littles in your home. Link in bio! . ❤What tips do you have for hosting extra little ones? Comment below! . . . . . Remember to tag your ideas for sharing Biblical Hospitality this fall with #littlepumpkinlights. And for more inspiration, follow the rest of the team: @bilinguallifestyle @carissayoder @createdtoplay @hitswiththemrs @homeawayfromhome0915 @onmissionmoms @rachelschelb @shekeamoreno @willfullyservinghischildren @kidsfaithcheerleader

Hey Twin Cities friends! Mark your calendars for our next Purposeful Playdate! . ..... -October 17th, 10 a.m. at @communitygroundsmn . ..... We will be partnering up with @withharpandlyre to bring you Toddler Music Hour. Coffee+connection for parents, music, dancing, and fun for the littles. The purpose? We are asking families to bring hygiene supplies to donate to the Southern Anoka County Assitance Food Shelf. You can find a list of needed items on the event page. Link in bio. . ..... Want to win a With Harp and Lyre CD? Share this event on Facebook on Instagram and tag @babydevotions and @withharpandlyre. Each share is 1 entry. . . . This event nor promotion is in no way affiliated with Instagram or Facebook. Winner will be randomly drawn on October 17, 2019 at 10 a.m. Winner does not need to be present to win. Open to US Residents only. Must be 18 years or older to win. . . . . . #onmissionmoms #raisingworldchangers #raisingchristiankids #littleglobcitizens #biblicalhospitality

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