Grapevine Studies has released a really fun new resource: 2015 Biblical Calendar. Matching up the Jewish Calendar Grapevine Studies has taken the Biblical calendar and overlaid it on our Western/Gregorian calendar. You can see how each day matches up with the Jewish month and year. The moons are marked as well as feasts and festivals. Christian…
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Seeing Us the Way God Sees Us
It is the beginning of a New Year, and for many people that means a time of new beginnings and resolutions. I have to admit, I am not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps like many of you, I tend to start off the year with many grand plans. I usually am going…
Reading the Whole Bible: 5 Decisions for Success
I’m reading the through the Bible in 100 days. Yes, 100 days. I’ve never read through the Bible that quickly. Oh, I tried once to read from cover to cover in 90 days. I failed. I’m not sure I even made it out of Genesis. I’ve avoided a reading plan that like ever since. But this…
A Year of Memorizing God’s Word
Each year, I make a commitment that I am going to memorize the Word of God. I know that I need to hide God’s Word in my heart–because it keeps me going in the way I should, helps me keep my sin accounts short, and it is an encouragement when I am discouraged. This year,…
What Chopsticks Taught Me About Not Underestimating My Kids
It was a Sunday. Our family went to grab some lunch after church before heading to get groceries. It was one of those days. I just knew everyone would be cranky, Mommy included, if we didn’t get some lunch before trying to tackle our errands. We went to a sort of fast-food, serve yourself, diner-style Asian restaurant. In…
Fasting for the New Year
Each January, I fast in order to spend more time with the Lord and gain a clearer direction for the New Year. While my fast often means a change in my diet, I also choose a non-food item to sacrifice during this time. My goal is to spend as much time with God as I…
Psalm 1 Scripture Memory Cards
Have you printed out your 2015 scripture log for the Family Scripture Memory Challenge? Make sure to do that and then download this January’s free scripture cards to memorize Psalm 1 together. An easy way to use the scripture cards is to put them on a book ring and flip through one or two each week, reciting…
The Best of 2014
2014 was the first full year for us here at Kids in the Word. It was a big year! We brought on a team of writers and worked hard to bring you content and resources to help you instill a love for God and the Bible in your kids. Take a look back with us….
How to Read the New Testament in One Year
Did you know? To read the New Testament in one year seems daunting, but did you know…? There are on average 260 week days in a year. The New Testament has 260 chapters. 2015 has 261 week days. That’s 261 Mondays through Fridays in this year. If you read just one chapter a day, you…
Seeking Jesus Daily in the New Year {Free Printable}
We’re just days from the New Year. It’s that time on the calendar when we all kick ourselves for the things we should’ve done, would’ve done, and could’ve done. Then we whip out our pen and pad and make spectacular goals and plans that last for about, oh, 15 days. I don’t know about you,…