Lauren Elkins

Lauren Elkins
Lauren Elkins is a mother of two school aged children. She is a artist, secondary educator and currently pursuing a master's in classical history .

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Strengthening Faith - Anchored for a Lifetime

by Lauren Elkins on Jul 23, 2018 5:58:00 PM

“I am just not sure what I believe anymore.” For Christian parents, hearing these words from a child falling away from the faith can be heartbreaking. As our children move away from home and towards greater independence, three...
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Five Reasons to Teach Your Child to Write ‘Thank You’ Notes

by Lauren Elkins on Jul 3, 2018 8:43:00 AM

A handwritten expression of gratitude benefits the writer and the recipient more than any text or email can. Our understanding of culture, history, and our own families comes by reading preserved letters of the past. Yet in an...
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5 Reasons to Teach Your Child to Write ‘Thank You’ Notes

by Lauren Elkins on May 13, 2017 1:33:32 PM

A handwritten expression of gratitude benefits the writer and the recipient more than any text or email can. Our understanding of culture, history, and our own families comes by reading preserved letters of the past. Yet in an...
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Make Easter Meaningful, Part II: Delicious, Symbolic Recipes

by Lauren Elkins on Apr 10, 2017 6:00:00 AM

Nothing brings us together and puts joy in our gatherings like food. In many cultures, food for Christian holy days is also symbolic. Jesus referred to himself as the bread of life, and he is referred to as the Lamb of God. There are...
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Make Easter Meaningful, Part I:  3 Simple Activities

by Lauren Elkins on Apr 8, 2017 7:30:00 AM

What is your favorite family tradition? What Thanksgiving dish makes your children’s eyes sparkle with a unique joy? The traditions we create bond our families together through the special rituals – “it’s what we do.” The goal is to...
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Create a Simple Easter Advent Calendar for Your Kids

by Lauren Elkins on Apr 2, 2017 11:07:25 PM

One of the joys of a celebration is the anticipation of the actual event. For Christians, we look forward to looking back! The Lenten and Easter Season is a time of reflection as we remember the sacrificial love of Christ and His...
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Strengthening Faith: Anchored for a Lifetime

by Lauren Elkins on Mar 27, 2017 7:46:03 PM

“I am just not sure what I believe anymore.” For Christian parents, hearing these words from a child falling away from the faith can be heartbreaking. As our children move away from home and towards greater independence, three...
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