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Kids in the Word Wednesday – Child Training in Progress

Amanda Pelser — June 13, 2012 — 2 Comments

This has been one of those trying weeks. You know what I’m talking about? The kind where momma is running around like a crazy woman trying to get it all done and no is cooperating – if anything, the troops are sabotaging your every effort towards progress.

I need a warning sign for my home:

“Proceed with Caution – Child Training in Progress”

We had an opportunity to use our Child Training Bible over the weekend to talk about obedience. {Looking for the Child Training Bible giveaway winner?} I went through a half dozen verses with the offending child, who shall remain nameless. Here’s how we did it:

He read the verse.
I asked meaning of words he didn’t know and defined as needed.
We restated the verse in words he could understand.
We looked at the blessings and consequences of actions as stated in the verse.
We prayed about choosing to be wise instead of foolish.

In the moment, in the middle of my frustration and feelings of being overwhelmed, I was so thankful for a resource like the Child Training Bible that I could pick up and know right where to go to get the answers I needed quickly.

Child Training in Progress. It’s a dangerous job, but someone has to do it.

How have you kept your kids in the Word this week? Can you relate to my frustration? Favorite stories? Activities? Experiences? Join the discussion in the comments or link up a blog. Grab the button from my sidebar. Anything Bible, Character, Worldview related with kids is welcome.

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A Guest Post from: Aurie Good

Aurie Good is a pastor's wife, a "retired" youth minister, and probably the most relaxed mom that you'll ever meet! She blogs at Our Good Life about life as a homeschooling mom to her two girly toddlers and all the fun that comes with being a foster parent. She is married to her best friend and consider the simple life that they've created absolute bliss!

Today we’re in chapter 12 and 13 of Shepherding a Child’s Heart. Get all the details of the Shepherding a Child’s Heart Book Club in the kick off post and join us!

I have to admit, before beginning this post, that my girls are not to Chapters 16 and 17. We are back towards the middle of the book, and dealing with behaviors suited toddlers than middle school…but I’m looking at this as good knowledge to have in my mind and heart as we continue to shepherd our girls into adulthood.

I totally agree with the “too many rules is not good” philosophy that Tripp states in Chapter 16. Both our girls are very strong willed and I could relate to the lack of sharing and lack of listening to others in authority; as we are in the midst of dealing with these now. We have learned in the past that while it is easy to simply set a *rule*…and then another rule…and before you know it you need a flow chart to keep up with all the rules! Simple discipline works best for us.

I also agree that it is so important to get to the heart of the issue, instead of just assuming that your child is acting out, or being *bad*. I have learned {sometimes the hard way!} that most of the time, if one of my girls is acting out there is a reason for her behavior. By taking the time to talk with her {not at her} we are able to work on her heart and help her to understand the boundaries of what is and is not acceptable behavior.

I like the idea of using Proverbs to teach Biblical wisdom as mentioned in Chapter 17. While originally I was thinking that the book of Proverbs is way above my girls minds, after a few days of mulling it over I believe that by breaking the verses down into small chunks applicable for their ages they will be able to understand what we are saying.

Before reading this book I never thought to assess my children’s behavior and growth every six months. Now I can see the value in it! We give our children tests and assessments in school to see how they are learning and progressing with math, science, writing and reading – so why not asses their character and heart?

After reading Shepherding Your Child’s Heart, I feel both overwhelmed at the task before me and more prepared to assist my girls as they grow and mature.

What are your thoughts on Chapter 16 and 17? Share your reflections and insights in the comments or link up a blog post.

Kids in the Word Wednesday ~ November 23

Amanda Pelser — November 23, 2011 — Leave a comment

My boys (yes, both of them) have been completely engrossed in our newest resource…

We love Phil Vischer and Veggie Tales. After watching many, many clips on YouTube, I finally had to buy the DVDs. We now have the first two DVDs:

I cannot tell you how many times these two videos have been watched, over and over again, in the last couple weeks at our house. The rest of the DVDs are currently on Jonathan Christmas list.

From the perspective of a seminary grad, I am so impressed with this series. The content level is incredible. So much is packed into each episode. The content is not watered down (some big words and deep content are explored) and they do an amazing job making it understandable for kids. Plus, they are enjoyable for adults too – some of the jokes are hilarious! Josh and I found ourselves rolling in laughter too.

How have you kept your kids in the Word this week? Got a favorite resource to share? Leave a comment or link up a blog post. {See guidelines here.}

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