The Bible has a lot to say about being a friend (including what we should do, and what we should not do!) This is something we’re studying right now, and I wanted to share it with you. This printable study gives 28 Bible references related to friendship. Some give instructions, some show good examples, and some show bad examples. Download the Bible study (PDF) This study can easily be used […]
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Some Thoughts on Carelessness with “Stuff”
“Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys” (Proverbs 18:9, ESV). A child who is lazy will end up misplacing items, wasting resources, using up unnecessary time (his and others’), and losing the trust of others. A parent who is lazy in his responsibilities to train his children will also have a destructive influence on their lives! Teach your children the truth of Proverbs 18:9 when their […]
Read More →Two Choices — Lady Wisdom or Dame Folly
“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” (Proverbs 9:4, ESV) Learning the truths of Scripture can be a lot of fun! Host a feast to help your children remember and understand the contrast between pursuing wisdom and pursuing foolishness. Proverbs 9 paints a vivid picture of wisdom and folly, personified as two women. One woman, Wisdom, has prepared tasty meat and mixed wine. She sends out her young women to call […]
Read More →Ways to Saturate Your Children with the Proverbs
“For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her” (Prov 3:14-16). Can you and your children identify the proverb illustrated in the picture above? It is in chapter 2 of Proverbs. The Book of Proverbs is full of wisdom — true, […]
Read More →Proverbs Pictionary!
The book of Proverbs is full of pictures! Children love pictures and will remember the truths that the pictures represent. Make their learning fun with this modified version of Pictionary! Print out this PDF and cut each page into strips with one verse on each strip. Toss these strips into a box or plastic container. You will also need a stack of paper, a dark pencil or felt pen, and […]
Read More →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 living while we sit in our house, when we walk by the way, when we lie down, and when we get up. The book of Proverbs is aimed at children […]
Read More →Seven Things that God Hates, and We Should, Too
“There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers” (Proverbs 6:16-19, ESV). Verses 16-19 of Proverbs 6 list of some of the things that God hates. Discuss these […]
Read More →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 more beautiful. One of Mrs. Schaeffer’s ideas that I grabbed hold of was the “Treasure Hunt Meal.” We had so much fun with these meals! I can hardly wait until […]
Read More →Dealing with Quarrels
“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat” (Proverbs 28:25). Read this verse to your children and you may get some snickers! Who wants to be made fat? The answer to that question: a person who is hungry. The man who puts his confidence in God won’t be hungry anymore. He will be satisfied. Other translations of this […]
Read More →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 Spirit works in their hearts, they will become more discerning and better equipped to live and work in the world God made. Try this little exercise to get your children […]
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