On the way home from church the other night, on a whim, I asked the children, “What verse would you think about if you were having a hard time being kind to your sister or brother?” The children were all stymied. “Children obey your parents”? We talked about some better possibilities. Then I asked, “Can [...]

Filed under: In the Car and on the Go, Scripture Memory, Using Questions

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 [...]

Tags: contentment, resolutions
Filed under: Introspection, Scripture Memory

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 [...]

Filed under: Discipleship, Introspection, 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 [...]

Filed under: Child Development, Scripture Memory

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.

Filed under: Child Development, Scripture Memory

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 [...]

Filed under: Discipleship, Scripture Memory

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. [...]

Filed under: Introspection, Scripture Memory

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… [...]

Filed under: Salvation, Scripture Memory

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 [...]

Filed under: Scripture Memory

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 [...]

Filed under: Lying, Scripture Memory