Is There Anything Too Hard For The Lord
Tonight, on the way home from my dad’s house, the boys reminded me that we needed to read our Bible stories when we arrived home.
Yep, just 4 days in and I’d almost forgotten. Good thing I told the boys that they had to help keep mommie accountable.
So we read about the Tower of Babel and discovered why God confused all the languages. And we even talked about why I somethings tell them to “quit babelling.” It has a whole new meaning for them now.
Then we read on to Abraham and Lot and God’s promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations.
Our memory verse for tonight was Genesis 18:14(a) “Is there anything too hard for Lord.” We made a little song to help us remember. And after we finished singing it - I heard the boys still humming the tune.
We talked about what the memory verse means and I told the boys if they have any problems that they seem they can’t handle - they can take their concerns to God and He can help them because there’s nothing to hard for the Lord.
My oldest son named a specific problem (that I promised I wouldn’t mention) that he wanted God to help him with.
Praise God y’all - this is exciting. We are all growing so much. And the daily time together in God’s word is a blessing to our family.
I didn’t mention it yesterday, but after dinner the entire family drew pictures of the story of Noah’s Ark. It was so much fun. For some strange reason - my husband drew a pot of gold at the end of his rainbow. The boys told him he must not be listening to the Bible story - instead, he must have been thinking about eating Lucky Charms. He had a good laugh at his expense.
Until tomorrow -
Chanda
Increasing in Him,
Chanda
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Dear Momma,
I pause from my challenge updates to write this post to my mother.
I believe I’ve mentioned this website to her before, but today was the first time she’s actually had a chance to read it.
I answered the phone and she asked me if God made the streets. I laughed and said you’ve been reading my blog.
I can’t tell you how happy it made me feel as my mother quoted back to me words from post that I’ve shared. All I could think was - she likes it, she really likes it. I smiled for an hour after we hung up. And as I came to submit my post for today, I thought I’d write this little note to my mom.
Dear Momma,Â
Welcome to my blog! The boys and I are happy to have you here. It warmed by heart to hear you so excited about what the Lord is doing through me. I share what He lays on my heart to share and I pray that others find my words encouraging, inspiring and at times funny.
Your words of encouragement came to me at a time when I felt discouraged and a little distressed. Isn’t it amazing how God sends you just what you need when you need it? He never ceases to amaze me. He gives me strength everyday to walk in a way that pleases him. And praise God, he gives me grace, mercy and forgiveness when I fall short.
My only goal is to please Him. Thank you for your words of encouragement today. I really needed to hear them. I Love You!
-Chanda
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Increasing in Him,
Chanda
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I Have No Idea
Well, Day 1 of the 31 Day Challenge went well in our house.
My children already have a great understanding of the first few chapters of Genesis.
I would stop and ask them what did they think would happen next and 9 times out of 10 they already knew.
That was extremely encouraging.
Then, we got to the stuff that I don’t know….
“Mommie, how did the snake learn how to talk?”
Do you know? I have no idea!
I believe in telling my children that I don’t know everything - and this led us to a great discussion of how God knows everything and how we will never be able to understand everything about Him and His wonderful creation.
So I told him to add this question to the list of questions he wants to ask God when he gets to Heaven.
You probably have one of those list too, don’t you. You know, the stuff our finite minds just can’t comprehend about a great, powerful, all-knowing and awesome God.
Increasing in Him,
Chanda
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Daily Reading Challenge: Day 1
Yesterday, I sent an email to my mailing list asking if the readers would join my kids and I in a 31 Day Challenge to read the Bible together every day for 31 days.
And the response has been awesome. Thank you to everyone who emailed me and said their family will join the challenge. Patricia, Alisha, Monica & Brandi - I’m so glad to have you on board!! Please let me know how you are progressing in the coming weeks.
So today is Day 1 of the challenge.
My boys are really excited - they are competitive and they LOVE a challenge.
Like I said before, we are starting with Genesis in our Children’s Bible and reading 10-15 minutes every night. The goal is to keep it simple and strive for consistency. Once we have a great foundation, we’ll keep building and building.
Today’s Reading Plan:
-The Beginning
-Adam & Eve
-The Sneaky Snake
Are you and your children interested in joining this challenge? Hit the “Comments” button below and let me know you’re in.
See you tomorrow!
Increasing in Him,
Chanda
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Peace, Be Still…
After Vacation Bible School, I asked my 2 oldest boys what they’d learned.
So my oldest son starts to tell me about Jesus walking on the water and Peter asking if he could come out to walk on the water too.
Just then, Brandon jumped in and cut Bralon off and said ”And Jesus told Peter, peace - be still.”
I looked at him sort of puzzled for a second because he was standing up with his arms outstretched and he had this big smile that said, yep, I remembered my VBS lesson too.
He seemed a little heartbroken when I told him he’d gotten the stories mixed up.
I told him the difference between the two stories and he seemed ok. But he still had a point to make.
He said, “Yeah mommie, but Jesus did say peace, be still” with the same hand gesters again.
I told him yes, Jesus did say “Peace, be still.”
He nodded like that was all he needed to know.
Increasing in Him,
Chanda
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31 Day Challenge
Well, I haven’t been posting very often lately. But that’s about to change.
I’ve joined a Blogging Challenge started by Nell at Casual Friday Everyday.
I thought I’d offer a twist on this challenge for you - the visitors of Teach Kids The Bible.
I’m going to challenge you to read the Bible with your children every for 31 days. Will you join me?
Yes! I’m so glad!
My sons and I are going to start with Genesis in our Children’s Bible and read 10-15 minutes a night.
You know, there’s research that says it takes 21 days to break or make a habit. So if we make it 31 days, then there’s a great chance that this will become a permanent part of our kids lives.
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So if you’re joining our challenge, please click the “Comments” button below and say Yes - my kids and I are in. And tell us what you will be reading.
Be Blessed!
Increasing in Him,
Chanda
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Episode 7: Bible Story Books From Usborne
I open this podcast with some exciting announcements!
My guest is Debbie Woolsey of GreatBooks4All. We discuss how Debbie’s family incorporates the Bible into their homeschool curriculum and the great Bible story books Usborne Books offers.
See detailed show notes at http://www.teachkidsthebible.com/books
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Increasing in Him,
Chanda
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Evan Almighty, Should Christian Families See It?
When I saw the first commercial for Evan Almighty, I vowed that they would never get my family’s money. I made the decision on the spot. I didn’t take any time to evaluate the content of the movie. My perception is that they were making fun of the Bible and making a mockery of my beliefs. No sir, they will not get my money.
Well, yesterday, I was driving home in traffic listening to my favorite Christian talk radio station and I heard a commercial for Evan Almighty. Before the commercial was over, I was on the phone to the radio station. You see, this station doesn’t accept every advertiser. They screen they’re advertisements. As the phone rang, I tried to figure out why would they allow such a movie to advertise on their station!
When the phone screener answered, I was sort of flustered and I said “Is your station endorsing that Nate Almight movie?”
She said, “Do you mean Evan Almighty? We aren’t necessarily endorsing it, you just heard a paid commercial.”
So I said, “Well, I was under the impression that you all screened your advertisements.”
She said, “We do.”
And I said, “Then why are you running an ad for a movie that makes fun of the Bible? Is it going to be like Bruce Almighty?”
She said, “Well, from everything the creators have shown our company, this movie is very different from Bruce Almighty. Two of the characters from the original movie are in this movie - but that’s about it. This is a family movie - safe for the entire family. And our company made the decision to allow the advertisements because they feel comfortable with the content of the movie.”
I said, “Oh, ok. Thanks for your time.”
Of course, I didn’t take her word for it - I did some additional investigation today and from everything I’ve seen, Evan Almighty is safe for the family (besides a little bathroom humor) and is supposedly very funny.
Here’s a link to another discussion about the movie.
Will you take your family to see Evan Almighty? Please the comments button below and tell us your thoughts.
Increasing in Him,
Chanda
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“Did God Make The Streets?”
We were driving along a road that been under construction for the last 6 months and it’s finally complete. As we traveled down the freshly paved road, Brandon asked “Did God make the streets mommy?”
I think he caught me off guard because I didn’t know what to say. I was thinking well, not physically, but he did make the minerals that make up the concrete. So technically, I guess you could say God made the streets.
While I was trapped in my mental quandry - my 7-year-old said “The construction workers made the streets and God made the construction workers.”
All I could say was “Yeah - what he said.”
What’s that ole saying about out of the mouth of babes?
Increasing in Him,
Chanda
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Episode 6: Prayer Journaling with Alyssa Avant
My guest is this episode is Alyssa Avant of Beauty By Design Ministries. Alyssa shares with us how we can use prayer journals with our children.
Also, I do a model prayer exercise with my son Bralon. Check out this month’s featured article for more tips on teaching children to pray.
Finally, listen in for the details on how you can win a Beauty By Design Prayer Journal.
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Increasing in Him,
Chanda
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