This month we are focusing on what makes a good society...and more specifically, what makes our family a good society. This month I have separated out my devotionals into three age groups:
-my two little girls, 4 and 6: we have talked about serving around the home and trusting God, praying to Him for protection and answers. I have found that doing a little 15 minute devotional at their level fills their little love cups, allows for a simpler discussion, and allows for a lot of repetition without boredom from older children
-any "middle kids" who want to come: we have been talking about service and obedience and love as a way to make our home a happier place
-oldest group: I have had articles and talks for them to listen to and then find and share two of the following:
--a quote
--a question
--a principle
--an application
This week for the oldest group we have been focusing on an amazing article I need to share:
Brad Wilcox: "His Grace is Sufficient"
I have printed up the talk and then we listen to it while following along. We have just done about 8 minutes of it a day to really spread it out and allow for discussion. I don't usually do the oldest one on Tuesdays (and sometimes Thursdays) because the oldest ones go to seminary (both days) and the temple (Tuesday only) so it doesn't always work to have the third or even second devotional so we will all do it together. By splitting up the talk this way, we are better able to savor and discuss the different points and still get it done in one week.
-my two little girls, 4 and 6: we have talked about serving around the home and trusting God, praying to Him for protection and answers. I have found that doing a little 15 minute devotional at their level fills their little love cups, allows for a simpler discussion, and allows for a lot of repetition without boredom from older children
-any "middle kids" who want to come: we have been talking about service and obedience and love as a way to make our home a happier place
-oldest group: I have had articles and talks for them to listen to and then find and share two of the following:
--a quote
--a question
--a principle
--an application
This week for the oldest group we have been focusing on an amazing article I need to share:
Brad Wilcox: "His Grace is Sufficient"
I have printed up the talk and then we listen to it while following along. We have just done about 8 minutes of it a day to really spread it out and allow for discussion. I don't usually do the oldest one on Tuesdays (and sometimes Thursdays) because the oldest ones go to seminary (both days) and the temple (Tuesday only) so it doesn't always work to have the third or even second devotional so we will all do it together. By splitting up the talk this way, we are better able to savor and discuss the different points and still get it done in one week.
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