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5 Step Bible Lesson for Kids (That Will Have Them Begging For More!)
Looking for a simple, but effective, Bible lesson for kids? Keep on reading! After my son turned six, I knew I wanted to begin digging a little deeper in our Bible time. He’s been through Play Through the Bible and read lots of stories from our storybook Bibles. We also read through the Tomie dePaola’s…
Read MoreThree Tips for Helping Your Child Start a Bible Journal
Wondering how to start Bible journal with your child? Try these tips. One of our biggest goals as parents is to find ways for our kids to own their faith. To dig into God’s Word and walk with him daily. To go to Him in prayer and praise. And to do these things because they themselves…
Read MoreJourney with Jesus to the Cross: A Lenten Bible Reading Plan for the Family
**Note: scroll down to the end of this post to find out how to get the FREE printable reading plan and calendar!** Have you ever wondered why we make a big to-do about the countdown leading up to Christmas, but Easter tends to get a major lack of fanfare? Now, don’t get me wrong, I love…
Read MoreStill Feeling Burned Out After Your “Me Time”? Here’s Why.
“Self care” “Me time” “Fill your cup” The world seems to practically scream at you these days: “Tired? Overwhelmed? Burnt out? You need to take time for yourself!” Self care is the catch all solution to practically all your ailments. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love some good alone time (Hi, my name is Liz…
Read More5 Tips for a Successful Bible Time with Kids
I have a confession. After completing the Play Through the Bible series I did a terrible job at having a consistent Bible time with my kids. We started and stopped, and started and stopped again. I had lofty goals and didn’t see them through. Most of the time I just plain didn’t know where to start. Have you found yourself…
Read MoreNot Teaching Your Kids the Old Testament? 8 Reasons to Start
I always have to give one of my good friends a hard time about how when we started college she didn’t realize that the David of “David and Goliath” was the same person as King David. And she even grew up in the church! We like to joke about it, but it’s kind of a…
Read MoreMy Favorite Bible Study Tools: 5 Simple Things to Help You Dig into the Text
*Affiliate links included* As Summer begins to come to a close and the new rhythms and routines of Fall come near, I am realizing that I have done a terrible job with personal Bible study over the last few months. So, as I prepare to get myself back in gear and (re)start some good habits, I…
Read MoreIf I could go back and give advice to my newlywed self… (#1 of 4)
My little sister is getting married this Summer and it has got me thinking back to when I was preparing for my own wedding seven years ago. The excitement and the unknowns of it all. The first couple years of figuring out what marriage is all about. The truth is, we’re still figuring out what…
Read More4 Reasons Why You Should Memorize Bible Verses Along With Your Kids
*Affiliate links included* Memorizing Scripture is a common Bible activity for children. Whether it’s through programs like Awana, by using Bible verses set to music, or even one of the lesson plans here on Steadfast Family – there are lots of recommendations and resources for Scripture memorization. Once you’re a grown up, however, you don’t hear it talked…
Read MoreFive Ways to Intentionally Disciple Your Kids Even When Life Gets Busy
*Affiliate Links included* Life has been crazy busy for our family lately. Some of the commitments are choices we’ve made and some are out of our control – but one thing is for sure, the days are short and the to-do lists are long! A while back I noticed that I was slipping in my…
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