-
Welcome to the Doorposts of Your House blog! Here you'll find Biblical parenting ideas, weekly character-building projects, book reviews, and lots more.
-
-
Recent Posts
Share Our Button
Categories
- Activities (1)
- Bible Study (16)
- Book Reviews (5)
- Courtship (3)
- Discipline (18)
- Encouragement (62)
- Events and travel (4)
- Family (27)
- Family time (16)
- Family Worship (1)
- Fatherhood (2)
- Giveaways (34)
- Grandparents (7)
- Holidays (15)
- Household Organization (10)
- Marriage (6)
- Motherhood (27)
- New Products (3)
- News & Announcements (20)
- Object lessons (5)
- Positive character building (40)
- Proverbs (7)
- Raising daughters (10)
- Raising sons (9)
- Recommended (4)
- The Lord's Day (9)
- Uncategorized (34)
- Weekly character projects (41)
- Write them on the Doorposts Contest (19)
Post Archives
- May 2012 (6)
- April 2012 (8)
- March 2012 (9)
- February 2012 (8)
- January 2012 (9)
- December 2011 (38)
- November 2011 (11)
- October 2011 (8)
- September 2011 (9)
- August 2011 (10)
- July 2011 (8)
- June 2011 (12)
- May 2011 (10)
- April 2011 (9)
- March 2011 (28)
Recommended Parenting Materials from Doorposts
Recommended Sites
Category Archives: Bible Study
One of the Most Valuable Books We Have for Teaching Our Children
Do you realize what a powerful teaching tool you have right in the middle of your Bible? The book of Proverbs is one of the greatest resources God has given to help us train our children (and ourselves) in godly … Continue reading
Family Activities for the Week of Easter
Next week, we’ll celebrate Easter, remembering Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection. Here are some ideas for focusing your week on Christ and making it fun and meaningful for your family. Act out the crucifixion and resurrection story, or stage … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Family time, Holidays, Object lessons, Weekly character projects
Tagged Easter
Printer-friendly view
12 Comments
How Do You Feed on the Word While Your Children Are Tiny?
Last Thursday we talked about ways to claim a regular (or at least semi-regular!) time for communion with God during the day. Getting up just a little earlier in the morning is one way to make time for this important … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Encouragement, Family time, Motherhood
Tagged bible reading, devotions, little ones, prayer
Printer-friendly view
8 Comments
Making Time to Nourish Our Souls
“Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while” (Mark 6:31). A daily time in God’s Word was my lifeline while our children were young. I know that even fifteen minutes of Bible reading and prayer can … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Encouragement, Motherhood
Tagged time, time management
Printer-friendly view
6 Comments
God Blesses Obedience
“And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God. Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. Blessed shall … Continue reading
Time for a Treasure Hunt!
The Hidden Art of Homemaking, by Edith Schaeffer, is a book that profoundly influenced my thinking and actions while our children were young. I love Mrs. Schaeffer’s infectious creativity, and the joy she took in making the lives of others … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Family time, Proverbs, Weekly character projects
Tagged games
Printer-friendly view
9 Comments
What Do You See in the Mirror?
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22, ESV) Many children know the song, “The Wise Man Built His House upon the Rock.” I certainly remember enjoying the motions when we sang it – … Continue reading
Guess the Proverb!
“…To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth…” (Proverbs 1:4, ESV) The book of Proverbs is a wealth of wisdom for young and old! Saturate your children in the wisdom of Proverbs, and, as the Holy … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Family time, Proverbs, Weekly character projects
Tagged art, proverbs
Printer-friendly view
3 Comments
Preparing Ourselves to Train
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). Do you ever feel unprepared to address the discipline issues that come up in your household? … Continue reading
Training with God’s Word
Last week we talked about studying God’s definition of love in 1 Corinthians 13. I hope you were able to invest some time in studying this passage. If you did, you will be better prepared to disciple your children today. … Continue reading









