Hodgepodge

You ARE an Artist!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • About Us
  • Art Lessons
  • Blog
  • Tricia’s Book
  • Homeschool
  • Healthy
  • Shop
You are here: Home / Habits for a Happy Dad / Studying God’s Word with Children

July 19, 2010 by: Kendra

Studying God’s Word with Children

We participated in a family conference at our church this week. Stephen Kendrick, co-producer of  Fireproof and Facing the Giants, was our speaker for the week. It was an incredible week full of inspiring teaching. There are probably a dozen or more habits I could share from what we learned.

One of the most practical things he shared was how he does devotions with his family. They sit down every night and spend a few minutes talking about the day. Then they pray and read one chapter from the Bible and discuss it. He said they don’t prepare in advance, they just let the conversation go wherever God leads. He said they started in Genesis and are slowly working their way through. I was intrigued at how he said he handled some of the more sensitive topics in the Old Testament. He said he read it just as it was written and took that opportunity to discuss some difficult things that otherwise wouldn’t have come up in family conversation. They follow up with a brief question and answer session and reward the kids for their answers with a nickel or a penny. I thought it sounded like a great way for families to study and learn God’s Word together.

If you’re uncomfortable with the idea of studying the Bible without assistance, here are a few devotional books we have found useful.

The One Year Book of Family Devotions

Little Visits with God – there is also a toddler version of this book

The One Year Book Of Devotions for Boys – there is a girls’ version of this book, but we haven’t used it

Related

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Homemade Beach Book
The Great Family

Comments

  1. Kerri says

    July 19, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I thought this was a great idea, too. I like that there’s no preparation 🙂 And that it’s simple. I think we’ll be trying it out this week.

    Reply
  2. Tricia says

    July 19, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    I love simple habits! Also how this would naturally bring up topics not otherwise talked about. We are in the Psalms with our family journaling – some of those are sad, some joyful. Good conversation and it only takes 10 min. As you’ve said, the point is the habit!

    Great resources you’ve shared. Going to click…

    Reply
  3. Betsy says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    The links that you left for the devotional books…can those be bought at Lifeway or would I need to order them online?? I did love what he did though–I just think it would be hard for us to do with an 18 mo old and a newborn.

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      July 19, 2010 at 2:31 PM

      Hmmm, I’m not really sure. I always order books online, but I bet if you called the store they could get them for you if they don’t have them in stock.

      I agree – this method is definitely more suited to older kids and teenagers. With our little ones, we found one of those toddler storybook Bibles and just went through it and talked about the pictures and God’s creation and how much God loves them. Such a sweet time!

      Reply
  4. Angie B says

    July 25, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Wonderful reminder on how we need to be getting in God’s word with our children!!!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Get Tricia’s book!




Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Welcome to Hodgepodge!

Thanks for visiting! I'm Tricia and I've been homeschooling since 2000. You ARE an artist with our mix of art lessons, helpful homeschool habits for multiple ages, recipes, reviews and more. It’s a Hodgepodge! Read More…


Art for All Ages



4 {FREE} ebooks plus subscriber-only art tutorials

Success! Please check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

Our Sister Websites




Categories

Follow Tricia Hodges | Hodgepodge's board You ARE an Artist on Pinterest.


Acrylics"

Master

Recent Comments

  • Kari Vanhoozer on Manners Monday
  • Marni on Manners Monday
  • Hodgepodgemom on I’m Writing My Own Cookbook – A Scrapbook of Recipes
  • Lise McGuinness on I’m Writing My Own Cookbook – A Scrapbook of Recipes
  • Hodgepodgemom on Mama Ann’s Morning Bars

  • Contact us
  • Best of Hodgepodge
  • Parenting
  • Tapestry
  • Healthy Mama
  • Essential Oils

Copyright © 2021 · Hodgepodge, a Southern Hodgepodge, L.L.C. site. | DMCA Notice