This is a simple way to encourage peace instead of bickering at your dinner table. Write a fruit of the Spirit on each rock and put them in a jar. During dinner, each person picks a rock & shares how a family member has shown that fruit of the Spirit. (Thank you for this idea, Shannon!) “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23I’m excited to highlight an organization that connects with today’s post, called “Pleiades”. They create heirloom-quality clothing for children, every purchase providing refuge to homeless and at-risk women. You can read more here: http://www.pleiades-designs.com. The heart behind Pleiades is Colossians 3:12-15 “Put on a new kind of wardrobe: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength and discipline. Be at peace, and quick to forgive offenses. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.”
Let’s teach our kids the life-giving truth that jealousy and comparison make us empty and angry, but celebrating others brings peace and joy.
I love that the verse in the picture doesn’t say, “always achieve peace”–it says “SEEK” peace (See the end of this post for two practical ideas to encourage peace with your kids). We as parents will fail over and over and over again, but we are called to seek peace daily. And the Lord’s mercies are new EVERY morning. Every morning. So, when we lose it with our kids or spouse, we have another chance to seek Jesus’ peace. A peace that lasts, refreshes the soul, and helps us to 
1. Write Psalm 34:14 at the top of a paper. Tell your kiddos to write ways they notice someone else “seeking peace” through sharing, compromising, having a calm reaction, etc.
Who’s in? My daughters and I are donating our hair next week to help make more wigs for courageous kiddos battling cancer. We hope you’ll join us in spreading the love! To see the short video we made, visit 
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