posts at Raising Olives, I came up with a solution to something I had been trying to figure out for a long time. I really struggle with having a consistent time during the day for Bible Reading time that is for enjoyment. Not associated with school or memory work. Just for reading and enjoying the word of God. Aaron reads 100 Bible Heroes, 100 Bible Songs
with the boys during prep for bed time, but usually I am putting Lydia to bed, or wrapping things up down stairs, and, I really want to do something early in the day. I have tried reading with them in my bedroom first thing, that really doesn't work. We also tried having a story time right before school--but It doesn't seem separate for me--and I really want to teach my littles that even though we read and learn about God during school, it is separate from the time we need to spend with Him in personal study. (I'm probably over thinking it...but it's important to me) Right now they need mommy directed help with that personal study time and developing good habits. And I have just been struggling... Anyway, when reading the 4 Moms post on Raising Olives, the author of Large Family Logistics, Kim Brenneman, mentioned making time to read the Psalms and Proverbs with your children daily. My first thought was "when am I supposed to do that?", but then I got an idea! While preparing for the garage sale I am having this week, I was going through some of the "school" boxes from my former classroom. I found this wide mouth jar that I used to put Skittles in as rewards for participating in class discussion...and it came to me...use this jar, write out the Psalms and Proverbs that you want your littles to know first, and read them together each morning at breakfast. That way, it is something that can become a good habit, it is encouraging, and they are verses I ultimately want my children to become very familiar with. So, it's a winner! What are you doing to teach your children a love of the Scriptures? If you can't find the time, or just can't get in the groove (like me) maybe this idea will help. I figure I can change out the scriptures when Christmas and Easter are near, too! I'll post a picture of my new scripture jar when I get it finished...which will hopefully be today! Got an idea for sharing the scriptures with your children? Share it with me in the comments section...I would LOVE to hear your ideas!!
FYI: I plan on ordering and reading the book
soon...I am linking up today at the Common Room with the 4Moms Open House
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Blessings to you,
