I have to share this story because it melted my heart today and reminded me of why I wanted to try this summer challenge in the first place... Before her nap today Natalie picked out the books she wanted to read. A couple picture books were named first, then she said, "and how about some … Continue reading Summer Challenge 6: Jonah and the Great Fish
Summer Challenge 5: David and Goliath
We returned home yesterday from a family vacation to the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. So much fun! During the trip we even enlisted the whole family to march around inside the cabin for the Joshua at Jericho summer challenge last week... Natalie got a kick out of that! Hope your family is enjoying this too. … Continue reading Summer Challenge 5: David and Goliath
Summer Challenge 4: Joshua at Jericho
Already at the halfway point! How's it going? I hope you've had some good family moments together sharing in the Word and having some fun too. Week 4: Joshua at Jericho Read: Joshua 6 Apply: Joshua and the Israelites followed God's instructions in the battle. They were obedient even though the idea of marching around a … Continue reading Summer Challenge 4: Joshua at Jericho
Summer Challenge 3: Moses Parts the Red Sea
Thanks to everyone who has joined us so far! Hope you've been enjoying it! Here's week 3... Week 3: Moses Parts the Red Sea Read: Exodus 14 Apply: What do you think it must have looked like to see the sea parted? How do you think you would feel if you were there with the Israelites? Sometimes … Continue reading Summer Challenge 3: Moses Parts the Red Sea
Summer Challenge 2: Noah and the Ark
Welcome to week 2 of the Family Summer Bible Challenge. Thanks for joining us, again or for the first time! Week 2: Noah and the Ark Read: Genesis 6:12 - 9:17 (This is a very long one! If you want to read a shorter passage, I recommend chapter 7 which focuses on the flood itself, however … Continue reading Summer Challenge 2: Noah and the Ark
Create a Haven
Linking up today for Five Minute Friday. The word is "create" and the timer is set for 5 minutes... ready, set, go... We watched the news last night. Horrified at the tragedy that happened in France. Horrified at the growing death count and the thought of such evil and loss of life. I took Natalie outside … Continue reading Create a Haven
Summer Challenge 1: Creation
Welcome to our first week of the Family Summer Bible Challenge! I'm so glad you're joining us. For more information about this challenge, and to access free printables of the calendar and theme verse, check out this post: Let the Little Children Come Week 1: Creation Read: Genesis 1:1-2:3 Apply: Emphasize with your kids the … Continue reading Summer Challenge 1: Creation
Let the Little Children Come
I smiled, watching Natalie dance around the family room to an old Steve Green CD. I sang along, remembering the words of songs I had grown up listening to. One song in particular stood out to me... the words of "Let the Little Children Come" stuck in my head and in my heart. It's a … Continue reading Let the Little Children Come
The Best Rest
It's been a while but I'm jumping in on another Five Minute Friday today. The word - rest -couldn't be more perfect for today as it's my last day of school for the year! So the timer is set to five minutes and here I go... Summer vacation is just hours away. I sit at … Continue reading The Best Rest
Refined
Two days ago we celebrated Faith's 4th birthday. When I think about the journey we've been on since she was born, about who I am today in large part because of the work God did in my life through her, the word "refined" comes to mind. In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a … Continue reading Refined
Come Sojourn 