Category: Scripture Memory

Resolutions

This isn’t exactly a good Wisdom Wednesday, but it will have to suffice. This week I’ve been reading passages on anger, anxiety, self discipline, and just last night, contentment. All the Scripture has been good for me to think about. One statement that was particularly thought-provoking was this one:
If I become content by having my [...]

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When They Don’t Want to Listen

A Conversation:
Me: Did you know that there’s something else God says makes us happy?
Child: Mom, I don’t really want you to read to me.
Me: [okay, that's fine. I'll just tell another child.] Did you know that there’s something else God says makes us happy? God says finding wisdom makes us happy.
(“Happy is the man [...]

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Child Development and Scripture Memory

Just about any time a mother talks about a developmental milestone in her child, other mothers compare notes.
It’s important that when we talk about young children, we recognize that there is an enormous variety of abilities in children, even when they have intelligent, devoted, and mature Christian parents. Just because my four year old is [...]

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Do to Others

I’m having a hard time explaining Matthew 7:12 (the golden rule) in simple syntax for my children to understand. Since they don’t get the complex sentence structure, separating the ideas is important. But when I separate the two concepts (“treat others kindly” “how you like to be treated”), the relationship seems to be lost.
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The eyes of the Lord are in every place…

Update on the comprehension of God’s Omniscience.
When I ask David if God sees him [name the action here], his answer depends. If the action is being kind to his sister, obeying mom, or some other positive action, he’ll answer, “Yes” (God sees him). David’s answer when he is being sinful is consistently, “No.” (“Did God [...]

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Epiphany!

I’ve been thinking about that verse (see previous post) and its apparent lack of relevance to my children’s unregenerate lives.
Then it dawned on me: If I’m explaining the verses to my children (as I should be), I will of course tell my children that that portion of the verse does not apply to them. I [...]

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Why Should They Forgive Others?

I’m not even thinking spiritual thoughts for my kids right now…
Laurel Nicole Brock arrived a few weeks early (long tortured story). My mom just left today. We’ll see how my sanity holds with three children. Guess God know I needed to depend on Him just a little bit more, eh?
Let’s see… spiritual thoughts…
On the way [...]

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New Verse

We introduced Hebrews 13:5 and Psalm 56:33 as part of teaching David to learn how to deal with fear. I’d also like to teach him the song “God Is Always Near Me” by Philip Bliss as part of this “lesson.” I’ve sung it a few times for him (It’s in Hymns of Grace and Glory [...]

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positive or negative?

If you were going to teach your young child what truth is, and what God thinks of it, would you teach the first part of Proverbs 12:22 or the second?
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
The second half of this verse David and I talked about yesterday. [...]

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emotionalism

We’re right in the middle of moving. The house is in disarray, with piles of pictures in one corner, stacks of linens on the guest bed, and all the curtains taken down. We just got back from a 10-day trip to New Mexico to look for a house, during which we stayed in four different [...]

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  • I hope you have enjoyed reading my blog, but my greatest desire for my audience is that they would be inspired and motivated to search the Scriptures for themselves. God promises to give wisdom to any believer who searches for it His way. Here are some Bible study links I have found of interest and help.

    Chronological Bible: ESV
    Read the Bible chronologically. The first time I read through the Bible in the order everything happened, I learned so much and gained an incredible understanding of the big picture of Scripture. If you've never done it, you should!

    Bible Gateway
    From this website you can search for scriptures in a number of versions and languages by key words, phrases, or references. I use this website often when I post Scripture on my blog, so then I don't have to worry about typing in the verse accurately.

    Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
    This is a fantastic online version of a classic reference tool. Basically this is a list of cross references based on particular passages. Simply click on the verse or passage you are studying, and you will find other references to other relevant Scripture.

    Bible Commentaries Online
    A list of classic Bible commentaries. Sometimes they're hard to understand, but they can be helpful when you're wanting more insight into a passage you are studying.

    More Bible Study Resources
    This is a page of links for articles and audio on the topic of studying the Bible. Some are not easy to read, but they are helpful. The rest of this website has a tremendous amount of resources that may be of interest.