Insights from Proverbs 3:1-8

This is a screenshot from my logos Bible app on my tablet, which I love! I am enjoying the many options in marking the text. It helps me to visually make connections that I wouldn’t see with just reading the text. So, I marked the verses with zigzaggy orange boxes for blessings. Yes, zigzaggy is […]

Devotional – Psalm 9

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When you look around, the world can appear pretty scary. Obviously sinful behavior is accepted as normal. What are we to think when we see the nations seeking to destroy the righteous rather than protect them? I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. […]

Proverbs 9 for children

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Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.   Proverbs 9:8-9  ESV We have been reading through Proverbs at our house. I figure […]

How not to teach your children the Bible

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This post is written in a satirical style. I am purposely writing the opposite to help you to check yourself for bad habits. We want to teach our children the Bible, but sometimes do not see where we are sabotaging ourselves. So, let’s look at a list of ways to make sure we aren’t teaching […]

Create a children’s Torah notebook

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I’m always on the lookout for ways to make Torah practical and real for my children. I don’t want them to see the Bible as a bunch of antiquated stories that are fun to listen to but don’t really mean anything. Today I stumbled upon an idea that I hope you will find helpful. It’s […]

The daily habit you shouldn’t forget

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When you think of daily habits, you might think of making your bed, unloading the dishwasher, or brushing your teeth. These are all great habits, but I bet your life would not fall apart if you forgot them. Today, I want to talk about a habit that you really can’t afford to forget. Every day […]

The Importance of Family Bible Study

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I would like to speak from my heart today. We have been working really hard to have an evening Bible study time together as a family every night. We have learned a lot about being faithful and consistent, about learning together, and about the Bible. Today I want to share with you some of what […]

Scripture on your doorpost

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YHVH wants us to surround and immerse ourselves with His instructions. With obedience to His commands comes great blessings. But we are feeble humans, and if we are not constantly reminded of His Word, we will soon forget. So, we are commanded to post Scripture on the doorposts of our home. Hear, O Israel: YHVH […]

Bible journaling – I Thessalonians 5:16-18

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Today, we are in I Thessalonians for our Bible journaling page. It’s a simple and amazing passage. I have seen some amazing benefits to writing Scripture in the last two months. Scripture has been on my mind so much more than when I just read it. Habits of Bible time and prayer have been firmly […]

Bible journaling – Psalm 19:7-10

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Welcome to our Bible journaling series! Have you been following along? Today’s journal page features Psalm 19:7-10. The law of YHVH is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of YHVH is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of YHVH are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of YHVH is pure, enlightening the eyes; the […]