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Boys love action, adventure, daring, and a little bit of crazy! One fun way to get in the Word with your boys is to do some character studies with them. Of course, Jesus is the main character in the Bible! However, it can be fun to read about and discuss the characteristics of these biblical…
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What is the First Step in Teaching the Bible to Your Kids?
We did a short survey of Kids in the Word readers this summer. We asked what your struggles are in teaching the Bible to your kids. What holds you back or keeps you from devotions with your kids? Many of our readers answered with some form of this: I don’t know where to start teaching the Bible…
Setting an Example
Many years ago I got in the practice of doing a daily devotion, and taking some time each day to read scripture and pray. When I began to be really intentional about doing this, my children were young, my husband and I were both working, and my biggest challenge was figuring out the best time…
Bible Character Profile Sheet
Studying the men and women of the Bible can be a powerful lesson for our kids as well as ourselves. Download this profile worksheet and use it to learn about the characters of the Bible. Here are some of the things your child can do: Draw a picture of the character or a story they are…
Know Your Health Care Options at Open Enrollment
Our Health Care Story In years past, employers provided a benefits package. In most cases, that included health insurance. Even 10-15 years ago, this was the common story. When I started my first full time job out of college, the church that I worked at offered an unusually generous 100% health care plan at an extremely…
Seek Ye First To Understand
My pastor introduced me to a particular phrase from Stephen Covey that has literally changed my life: “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” Prior to learning this phrase (and imprinting it on my heart) I was the WORST at trying to get my point across. I’ve heard that people with a short(er) stature feel the…
Be Comfortable Teaching the Word
Portrait of an Old Woman Reading, c.1630-1635, Gerrit Dou (1613-1675), Public Domain Let’s be honest, shall we? There’s been a recent realization in evangelical communities that for too long we parents have abdicated our responsibility to teach the Bible to our kids. We’ve relied on Sunday school, church, or even Christian schools to do our…
Practical Tips for Memorizing Scripture
The last time I was here, we talked about why we should memorize Scripture and why it’s good for our children to learn the discipline of Scripture memorization. For this post I promised I would give you some practical tips to help your child with memorizing Bible verses. We have used all of these ideas…
Home and Holiday Resources from Paradise Praises
Did you know that there’s less than 100 days till Christmas? This Home and Holiday package of resources is just what you need to get organized for the Holidays. Just $10 for over $125 worth of resources. You’ll find resources that will help you… Get your house and plan in order for the holidays. Spend time…
Just Do One Thing
My favorite corporate tagline is “Do Something Creative Every Day.” I love creative things. They feed my soul and keep me grounded. But I am very quick to let my creative outlets slip by the wayside. In no time at all I feel the effects: I’m less joyful, less productive in other areas, less fulfilled…