Part of the sprouts bedtime routine has been to read their Big Picture Story Bible with Joshua and I before they go to bed. The Bible would then be put away and only gotten out at this time of the day so that they would learn that it was something special and not just an ordinary book laying around the house. It became a special treat if they got to hold it and turn the pages by themselves which at times resulted in conflict between them. So this past Sunday we purchased a second Bible so that they could both have one. We started on Monday making it part of their morning routine, they get up, get dressed and sit on their beds with their very own Bible. They both have been very excited about their devotions and start talking about it with Daddy the night before as he preps them for the following morning.
One of the things that big sister reminds brother of is to turn the pages gently. We will be in our room and will hear Sydney say "Noah be gentle with turning the pages". So far so good, we have not lost a page yet.
Sydney likes to give running commentary as she turns each page."And the people disobeyed God", "God sent fire from the sky that burned up the soil and the rocks" (referring to the story of Elijah). And her new favorite is the story of Lazarus in which we hear her yell "LAZARUS COME OUT!"
Noah looking at Noah's ark.
Noah looking at his favorite Bible bad guy (Goliath).
5 comments:
Tony and I have been reading the big picture story Bible to baby Ian each night. Even though he's not here yet, we still try to incorportate him into our family devotions. It's been a really special time. Thanks for posting about the kids and devos. So good to hear how excited they are about devotions!
This is SO precious, Jordans!! I love how you are intentionally training your children to pursue the Lord through devotions. And you are making it a treasured time they anticipate!!! This is so encouraging to see!
That is soooo cool! Corban is just now getting into the Big Picture Bible book. Daddy reads it to them at bed time every night.
Thanks for sharing. It's a blessing to see what all God is doing in your beautiful family!
I'm inspired to do that with our boys now...I've been thinking about it, but not quite sure how to go about it. Thanks for sharing the way you guys are doing it!
Oh, and the boys love Goliath too and reinacting the "battle" between David and Goliath...so funny and so cute!
holy cow! they are getting so big!!!!
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