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Category Archives: Weekly character projects
A No-Fail Formula
Every time I post a “here’s-one-way-to-approach-this-problem” sort of post, I cringe. I know my own tendency to look for a formula, a step-by-step answer, a guaranteed outcome sort of solution to my current assortment of challenges. I’m pretty sure I’m … Continue reading
How to End an Argument
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1, ESV) If more than one person lives in your household, you will have disagreements. If more than one child lives your household, you’ll have quite … Continue reading
Yes, Daddy!
I love watching our adult children do a better job of training their children than we did! I have watched and learned as they train our grandchildren. For instance, I really wish we had trained our children to always respond … Continue reading
God’s Word Is a Seed
“Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.” (Luke 8:11) Help your children learn more about God’s Word and our response to it with this springtime activity! You’ll need: your Bible, some paper and drawing materials, a … Continue reading
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Pull Out Those Swords and Practice!
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” (Ephesians 6:17) Have you ever led your children in a sword drill? Sword drills were one of my favorite parts of Sunday School when I was growing up. The teacher … Continue reading
How to Study Your Bible Along with Your Children
Before we launch our Psalm 37 study tomorrow, let’s brainstorm on some ways to involve your children in your Bible study. If you can’t find a quiet time to study alone, maybe God doesn’t want you to study alone. Let the … Continue reading
The Law as a Door to the Gospel: The Sixth Commandment
The Westminster Larger Catechism can be a helpful tool when teaching our children the Ten Commandments. This catechism (which is simply a teaching tool in a question-and-answer format) was written by godly men and church leaders in the 17th century … Continue reading
The Law as a Door to the Gospel: The Fifth Commandment
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you” (Exodus 20:12). Honor your parents. The first four of the Ten Commandments address our duty to God. … Continue reading
Reaching Out
“She stretcheth out her hand to the poor,; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.” (Proverbs 31:20) Some of my fondest memories of my mother are of times when she was serving others. She quietly loved, cared for, … Continue reading
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The Dog Who Returns to His Vomit. Yuck.
Our elderly cat recently gave me another opportunity to contemplate life. This time I was encamped on the sofa, snuggled under a blanket, enjoying a phone call from our oldest daughter. I heard it — the dreaded retching sound that … Continue reading