Go beyond just reading the Bible. Verse mapping means getting real about studying the Bible. More than simply reading a verse or Scripture passage, it means using Bible study tools to research what you’ve just read in the Bible—to learn more about what God is saying to you and how you can apply his Word to your life today. So grab your journal, pens, Bible, and concordance and get started today! Verse Mapping 101 There are five simple steps to verse map. Choose: Select … [Read more...]
NIV Adventure Bible Polar Exploration Edition
With over 9 million copies sold, the Adventure Bible brand is beloved by Christian schools, churches, and families alike. Now, the #1 Bible for kids, including all of the trusted essentials loved by parents, is available in an exciting polar exploration theme! [amazon_link asins='0310765056,0310765005,0310727472,0310761395,0310759161' template='ProductCarousel' store='wpplugin01-20' marketplace='US' link_id='8b5ad923-e47a-11e8-81ea-7f87c42f5a15'] NIV Adventure Bible Polar Exploration … [Read more...]
God’s Big Plans for Me Storybook Bible
Our family loves having new books to read for family worship. This Storybook Bible from Rick Warren is a great addition to our Bible library. I love that this book is written for kids but has been inpsired by Warren's book The Purpose Driven Life. My husband and I loved that book! These stories help children understand their own purpose in the world and that God has a plan for them. A great big plan! Each of the 40 stories begins with a great introduction, has beautiful illustrations, and … [Read more...]
5 Best Christian Books for Women
I am always looking for a great Christian book to read and then pass on to other women in my life. As I scoured the Zondervan website, I found five top Christian books for women. Some of these below are new Christian books and others are classic favorites. I've been co-leading our Women's Ministry this year for my church and I love having great resources to give as door prizes for our events. 5 Best Christian Books for Women Breaking Busy He Speaks in Silence Finding … [Read more...]
The Bible for Kids: Once Upon a Time Storybook Bible
We love fairy tales here in our family. We have many great fairy tale movies that we like to watch for family movie night. I know we are not alone. The popularity of fairy tales has prompted Zondervan to publish an exciting Bible for kids. It's the Bible stories you know and love in fairy tale form. Once Upon a Time Holy Bible The Bible is not a fairy tale, but every great story happened once upon a time. The NIrV Once Upon a Time Holy Bible contains a presentation page and also highlights … [Read more...]
The Best Christmas Books for Kids
We love great Christmas books here in the Long house. In fact, this month we got six new books from Zondervan for Christmas and my kids could not be happier. New books = happy kids! Any of these books would make great gifts. In fact, you could also use these books for an Advent Countdown. Six Great Christmas Books for Kids The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel Author/Illustrator: Mike Berenstain Description: In this newest Berenstain Bears Living Lights book, Brother, Sister, and … [Read more...]
Our Good Deeds Jar at Home Has Helped
This month we had a family meeting about parenting, discipline, obedience, and honor. Parenting is so hard, isn't it? We've had a harder time with our rambunctious three year old boy than I thought we would. There were many days that I've been at a loss. But, I've re-focused, and came up with a personal plan to parent my kids. This plan doesn't include yelling, time-outs, or spanking. This plan includes correcting wrong behavior when it occurs in firm but gentle ways. It also includes taking … [Read more...]
