My children absolutely love to draw. One of the things we have had the younger kids do for years is draw a picture of the Bible story each day in a notebook. Notgrass Company has produced a series of books called Draw to Learn which takes that very basic concept to a different level. Still a basic concept, but with some drawing instruction and some Bible instruction thrown in. It's art and Continue Reading >>
Product Review: AWANA Homeschool
Have I mentioned that I love AWANA? Maybe you don't even know what AWANA is? AWANA stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed and it is a Scripture Memory training curriculum designed to win children to Christ and ground them in the faith. I am so excited for those of you who have been looking for an organized Scripture Memory curriculum but don't have a local AWANA church you can support. I know Continue Reading >>
Scripture Memory: Top Ten Free and Inexpensive Products We Love
I've been collecting products that can help me teach my family Scripture for several years. In my opinion, anything that can help get more Scripture into our heads is a great investment! These days everyone is on a tight budget, and our household is no exception. I've included the price for each product so that you can quickly see what will fit into your budget and I've even included some free Continue Reading >>
Scripture Memory Techniques: Ways to Make it Happen
When my oldest son was about 20 months old at Christmas time, he was absolutely fascinated with our Christmas tree and broke several of the ornaments that year. I think the total count of broken was something like 36 ornaments. One particular time I can still see as if it was yesterday. He got quiet and I realized he wasn't in the play room next to me any more so I left the homeschool table and Continue Reading >>
Scripture Memory: Providing A Lifetime of Protection
One of my fondest memories of church camp was a special cabin mom whom I can still remember chanting this verse with us: "God is faithful, He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear. But with the temptation, will provide a way of escape ALSo that you may be able to endure it. I Corinthians 10:13" I remember the whole verse, and every inflection of the chant because she came back Continue Reading >>
Scripture Memory: Essential to the Victorious Christian Life
Let me ask you a few questions. When you are tempted to sin (and we all are), do you stop what you are doing, pull out your Bible or smartphone and look up a Scripture to combat that temptation? I would bet that most of us do not. Jesus, when he was tempted, responded to Satan each time with a Scripture verse quoted from memory. (Read Luke 4:1-13). If you want to have a strong stand against Continue Reading >>
