Thursday, December 3, 2009
another blog....
I want to keep this blog free of ramblings so that others can find Bible studies they want or need; and yet, I miss writing and blogging. So, I've started another blog of my simple ramblings. You can find these at
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
a blog worth checking out
I found a great blog this weekend. Well, actually, my sister introduced it to me, as it is her blog. I don't say this lightly... it is incredible! She has a gift with words. Her posts are raw, encouraging and inspirational all at the same time. If you have a few minutes, here is the link
Friday, November 20, 2009
Advent Study
Last year I found an incredible family advent study. The five of us did this study each day throughout the Advent season and I was thrilled at what my children learned and even remember a year later. Now, a year later, I am replacing our advent candles and looking forward to doing this study again.
Eleanor Zweigle has written an advent study for families based on the inductive method of Bible study. This study seems to be written toward upper elementary age but Eleanor's daughter in law has drawn some stunning illustrations that can be used as coloring pages for younger children.
Here's is the link. It's quite a lot to print out but definitely worth it. I would recommed printing one copy for each child in your family.
Blessings to you this Advent season!
http://http://www.miikogibson.com/advent_study.htm
Eleanor Zweigle has written an advent study for families based on the inductive method of Bible study. This study seems to be written toward upper elementary age but Eleanor's daughter in law has drawn some stunning illustrations that can be used as coloring pages for younger children.
Here's is the link. It's quite a lot to print out but definitely worth it. I would recommed printing one copy for each child in your family.
Blessings to you this Advent season!
http://http://www.miikogibson.com/advent_study.htm
Friday, September 11, 2009
Jonah Bible Study
After taking a restful summer sabbatical from writing, I want to post a Jonah study that I had first written for a Sunday School unit. I decided to just post it the way it was written. Having said that, please know that this study is different than any of the other studies that I have posted. It is very brief. Each day's study would only take a child about 10 minutes to complete.
Jonah study for 10-12 year olds
Jonah Bible study for 10-12 year olds
Since our Creator made us all so uniquely different and yet created us to be made in His image, I wanted to include this study on the blog site for anyone who would prefer a shorter study. My hope and prayer is that it will be a blessing.
Jonah study for 7-9 year olds
Jonah study for 10-12 year olds
Jonah Bible study for 10-12 year olds
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Genesis study for adults...
My friend, Nikki, has graciously given me permission to post her Bible study on the book of Genesis. Nikki wrote this adult Bible study for her church and is offering it free to anyone who can use it. She's also giving us the teacher guide. If you are looking for a group Bible study, this would be an excellent choice!
I met Nikki almost 26 years ago and I'm blessed to call her friend. She has a love for God and a love for His Word that overflows in all areas of her life. While in high school, she often encouraged me in my own personal walk with the Lord. Nikki is the only person I have ever met who is never in a bad mood! Her smile and countenance are contagious and she always smiles!!
Thank you for sharing this with us, Nikki!!
Genesis Study
Gennis Study - Teacher's Edition
I met Nikki almost 26 years ago and I'm blessed to call her friend. She has a love for God and a love for His Word that overflows in all areas of her life. While in high school, she often encouraged me in my own personal walk with the Lord. Nikki is the only person I have ever met who is never in a bad mood! Her smile and countenance are contagious and she always smiles!!
Thank you for sharing this with us, Nikki!!
Genesis Study
Gennis Study - Teacher's Edition
Thursday, May 28, 2009
where to start....how to begin....
This post comes on the heels of a message on The Homeschool Lounge from my lounge sister, Shawntele. Shawntele asked me "I want to do these Bible studies with my kids but I don't know where to start. Can you help me?"
I truly had no idea how to answer Shawntele. I am not a well-known Bible teacher. I am only a homeschool mom whose heart's desire is for young people to develop a love for God and for His Word. I have a mind full of thoughts and ideas and fingers that are sometimes not fast enough to keep up with the words racing thru my head. For two years, I simply had several Bible studies that sat on my shelf and I passed them out to friends' children. I had no idea what to do beyond writing. On a cold January weekend, God taught me how to create a blog, do online publishing, and how to post the studies on this blog so that others could view the studies. Because the words were freely given to me, I longed for an avenue to offer them freely to others. God answered my heart's desire through the internet.
Through this journey, I often feel like a little kid playing "pretend". Somedays I wish I had a manager to organize me and make fancy books and covers for these studies. Sometimes I wish I had an editor to edit the words and combine the studies into an appropriate outline. However, if I did, I couldn't offer them freely. So, in order to be able to offer them freely, I have to continually learn how to present these and how to market them. God teaches me so many different ways and today, He used Shawntele to help teach me yet another lesson...presentation.
Now that I've explained where I've come from and how far I have to go, I will answer Shawntele to the best of my ability....These studies have not been presented in any particular order because they were not written to be done in any particular order. Instead, please use these as a tool to teach your children God's Word. There are several different topics and age groups to chose from and if you look at the sidebar on the right you will see a "blog contents" box that will direct you by age group. There are studies meant for older children to do on their own as well as side-by-side studies for younger children. There are studies for families that include pages for little ones all the way to adults.
As I learn how to do this, hopefully I can learn how to create a blog that is easier to navigate and offer the studies in a better presentation. Until then, thanks for bearing with me!
I truly had no idea how to answer Shawntele. I am not a well-known Bible teacher. I am only a homeschool mom whose heart's desire is for young people to develop a love for God and for His Word. I have a mind full of thoughts and ideas and fingers that are sometimes not fast enough to keep up with the words racing thru my head. For two years, I simply had several Bible studies that sat on my shelf and I passed them out to friends' children. I had no idea what to do beyond writing. On a cold January weekend, God taught me how to create a blog, do online publishing, and how to post the studies on this blog so that others could view the studies. Because the words were freely given to me, I longed for an avenue to offer them freely to others. God answered my heart's desire through the internet.
Through this journey, I often feel like a little kid playing "pretend". Somedays I wish I had a manager to organize me and make fancy books and covers for these studies. Sometimes I wish I had an editor to edit the words and combine the studies into an appropriate outline. However, if I did, I couldn't offer them freely. So, in order to be able to offer them freely, I have to continually learn how to present these and how to market them. God teaches me so many different ways and today, He used Shawntele to help teach me yet another lesson...presentation.
Now that I've explained where I've come from and how far I have to go, I will answer Shawntele to the best of my ability....These studies have not been presented in any particular order because they were not written to be done in any particular order. Instead, please use these as a tool to teach your children God's Word. There are several different topics and age groups to chose from and if you look at the sidebar on the right you will see a "blog contents" box that will direct you by age group. There are studies meant for older children to do on their own as well as side-by-side studies for younger children. There are studies for families that include pages for little ones all the way to adults.
As I learn how to do this, hopefully I can learn how to create a blog that is easier to navigate and offer the studies in a better presentation. Until then, thanks for bearing with me!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Be Their Example...a 10 day Bible study for 9-12 year olds on 1 Timothy 4:12
This is a Bible study for my cyperspace friend, Otter. I don't know all of the trials that Otter endures but I hope this Bible study brings hope and encouragement.
Dear Otter,
"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity (1 Timothy 4:12)". Be bold Otter! You are God's workmanship and He wants to use you as His example to all who believe. My prayer is that this Bible study will help you in your walk with Christ. I look forward to the day when I can meet you face to face. Until then, know that I've prayed much for you!
love,
Heidi
Be Their Example
Dear Otter,
"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity (1 Timothy 4:12)". Be bold Otter! You are God's workmanship and He wants to use you as His example to all who believe. My prayer is that this Bible study will help you in your walk with Christ. I look forward to the day when I can meet you face to face. Until then, know that I've prayed much for you!
love,
Heidi
Be Their Example
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