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“Don’t judge me!” “You’re so judgmental!” “You can’t judge; each person has their own truth.” Our culture has a misguided interpretation of judging. It is used in a derogatory fashion, with a “holier than thou” attachment that is intended to make the “judger” appear closed-minded, ignorant, and possibly cruel. Matthew 7:1 is trotted out as…
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Include the Kids in Your Bible Study (Doorposts Giveaway!)
Has it been difficult to find time for personal Bible study? You always seem to have a baby/toddler with the superpower of waking up 10 minutes before whatever time you set your alarm to! (How do they do that?) If you can manage to find a quiet time when the kids are asleep, you’re too exhausted. It’s ok, mama….
Character Badges
I struggle with consistency. I desperately want my boys to develop Godly character, but I know that is a marathon, not a sprint. And I struggle with sticking with the practices that develop that character in them. Do you struggle with this? Character Badges My friend Caroline and her husband Sean have created a system…
Why Memorize Scripture with Your Children?
I have vivid childhood memories of memorizing Bible verses for Vacation Bible School. I knew we received prizes for memorizing verses, but I never knew there might be other reasons to memorize Scripture. It wasn’t until I got to college that I realized there were other benefits to memorizing passages of the Bible. What about…
How to Get Started with Grapevine Studies
One of our favorite ways to study the Bible has been with Grapevine Studies. Pictures help cement the Bible stories in your brain, especially when you draw the pictures yourself. Grapevine Studies’ unique method is all about drawing stick figures. I’m not an artist, but I can draw stick figures. So can you. So can…