Comments on: Guest Post: Biblical Foundations in Child Education – Part 1 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/03/guest-post-biblical-foundations-in-child-education-part-1.html Loving simple, natural, and intentional living Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:29:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jessica http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/03/guest-post-biblical-foundations-in-child-education-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8582 Jessica Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:52:09 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=4746#comment-8582 First of all I do think my son thoroughly enjoys his Bible time and family worship. We try hard to make sure it is a sweet time for our family to grow in our love for God and each other! We eagerly look forward to snuggling on the couch to read scripture together or singing and dancing to praises to our God! But at the same time, it isn't really an option in our home just like brushing our teeth, eating dinner, cleaning up toys, or going to bed when we say isn't an option. Because we're trying really hard to teach our children to obey all the way, right away, with a happy heart, I think my son is used to submitting to what we ask him to do. So when I tell him it is time to play with his cars in the living room or time to color with mommy at the table... he does it. When I tell him it is time to play outside or time to play with stickers, he does. Without knowing you, it is hard to know the whole picture. Is your son is used to being read to? Is he required to submit to all of your instruction, from cleaning up his toys to when you say it is bed time? Does he see you loving God's word and understand how important scripture is to you? I hope this is helpful for you as you consider how biblical instruction will be part of your son's daily routine! First of all I do think my son thoroughly enjoys his Bible time and family worship. We try hard to make sure it is a sweet time for our family to grow in our love for God and each other! We eagerly look forward to snuggling on the couch to read scripture together or singing and dancing to praises to our God!
But at the same time, it isn’t really an option in our home just like brushing our teeth, eating dinner, cleaning up toys, or going to bed when we say isn’t an option. Because we’re trying really hard to teach our children to obey all the way, right away, with a happy heart, I think my son is used to submitting to what we ask him to do. So when I tell him it is time to play with his cars in the living room or time to color with mommy at the table… he does it. When I tell him it is time to play outside or time to play with stickers, he does.
Without knowing you, it is hard to know the whole picture. Is your son is used to being read to? Is he required to submit to all of your instruction, from cleaning up his toys to when you say it is bed time? Does he see you loving God’s word and understand how important scripture is to you?
I hope this is helpful for you as you consider how biblical instruction will be part of your son’s daily routine!

]]> By: Jessica http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/03/guest-post-biblical-foundations-in-child-education-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8581 Jessica Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:35:58 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=4746#comment-8581 You're right- mothers do have a lot to offer their children and husband! I hope that I will be a constant source of biblical wisdom and insight for every member of my family both in the way I live and in the words I speak. And I do not see myself as a substitute to fill in when my husband is gone, but rather half of a team God has instituted to instruct, love, discipline, and disciple our children. My husband and I have a different role, though not one is more important than the other. Since my husband is the head of the home, I submit myself to his teaching and leadership. I feel it is biblically right for him to lead worship and teaching time when he is home. I don't want to take charge of anything that is not mine to have charge of. The two books I recommend in part two of this speak about this issue so much more eloquently and completely than I can here, so I recommend you read those books and compare what they say with scripture. They also address families where the husband is not willing to lead. Thanks for commenting on this! You’re right- mothers do have a lot to offer their children and husband! I hope that I will be a constant source of biblical wisdom and insight for every member of my family both in the way I live and in the words I speak. And I do not see myself as a substitute to fill in when my husband is gone, but rather half of a team God has instituted to instruct, love, discipline, and disciple our children. My husband and I have a different role, though not one is more important than the other.
Since my husband is the head of the home, I submit myself to his teaching and leadership. I feel it is biblically right for him to lead worship and teaching time when he is home. I don’t want to take charge of anything that is not mine to have charge of. The two books I recommend in part two of this speak about this issue so much more eloquently and completely than I can here, so I recommend you read those books and compare what they say with scripture. They also address families where the husband is not willing to lead.
Thanks for commenting on this!

]]> By: Jessica http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/03/guest-post-biblical-foundations-in-child-education-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8580 Jessica Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:19:20 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=4746#comment-8580 I suggest you have devotions and family worship when everyone is fed and rested! :) We do our "Bible Time" right after we eat breakfast. We have had family worship at different times of the day but are having it right after dinner right now. Consistency has also been very helpful. It is part of our routine so we don't let the week slip by without setting aside this time. I suggest you have devotions and family worship when everyone is fed and rested! :) We do our “Bible Time” right after we eat breakfast. We have had family worship at different times of the day but are having it right after dinner right now. Consistency has also been very helpful. It is part of our routine so we don’t let the week slip by without setting aside this time.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/03/guest-post-biblical-foundations-in-child-education-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8579 Jessica Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:15:32 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=4746#comment-8579 I don't know of a particular resource that has sign language or hand motions specifically for scripture. I just make them up. I have used basic signs with my children before they can talk so I know a little bit of sign language, but mostly I just make up whatever I think will help us remember the verse. If you think of the motions to a song like He's Got the Whole World in His Hands," you'll sort of be onto what I do. Not every word has to have a corresponding motion. For example for Deut. 6:4-5 we used just sevens signs/motions for the two verses. For John 3:16 we had 8 motions/signs... I cannot explain to you how much it helps everyone in my family! I don’t know of a particular resource that has sign language or hand motions specifically for scripture. I just make them up. I have used basic signs with my children before they can talk so I know a little bit of sign language, but mostly I just make up whatever I think will help us remember the verse. If you think of the motions to a song like He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” you’ll sort of be onto what I do. Not every word has to have a corresponding motion. For example for Deut. 6:4-5 we used just sevens signs/motions for the two verses. For John 3:16 we had 8 motions/signs… I cannot explain to you how much it helps everyone in my family!

]]> By: Carol http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/03/guest-post-biblical-foundations-in-child-education-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8572 Carol Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:25:00 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=4746#comment-8572 Jessica: Could you possibly share some of the books that you found helpful in pointing your children to God? Is there a book demonstrating the hand motions that correspond to a Bible verse? Jessica:
Could you possibly share some of the books that you found helpful in pointing your children to God? Is there a book demonstrating the hand motions that correspond to a Bible verse?

]]> By: Kate http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/03/guest-post-biblical-foundations-in-child-education-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8568 Kate Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:38:25 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=4746#comment-8568 Great article, thanks for sharing! We have a structure like that, except we aren't big on hymns. Some are good, but we don't stay on most of them. Since I know sign language, I've taught my children sign language even before they were speaking! So even in times of worship they won't even sing, but worship w/sign language, it's just beautiful! Great article, thanks for sharing! We have a structure like that, except we aren’t big on hymns. Some are good, but we don’t stay on most of them.

Since I know sign language, I’ve taught my children sign language even before they were speaking! So even in times of worship they won’t even sing, but worship w/sign language, it’s just beautiful!

]]> By: Alison http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/03/guest-post-biblical-foundations-in-child-education-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8563 Alison Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:13:10 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=4746#comment-8563 I truly appreciate the insight you've given here on how to pursue a Biblically focused family. It's important to spend regular time together in worship and study, and also alone. Incorporating some of these elements is key! I value the way you have diligently worked to do this as a family! I do, however, have one concern with this particular statement: "As a wife and mommy, it is not right for me to lead family worship." I definitely agree that the husband is the head of the household. However, I do not agree that it should be only him leading the family in worship. To do so, this sets an example that only the father has valuable insight on the Scriptures, and the mother is an adequate substitute when he is not available. Women have been given spiritual insight, and due to their compassionate and tender nature, have a lot to teach their children (and others) about God. Also, who ministers to your husband spiritually? He is only human and could benefit greatly from a woman's perspective on what she is learning from God in her daily life. Obviously a lot of you won't agree with me, and that's okay. But I felt it was worth posing some alternative thoughts. I truly do agree with most of your ideas, but this was just one that I struggled with. I truly appreciate the insight you’ve given here on how to pursue a Biblically focused family. It’s important to spend regular time together in worship and study, and also alone. Incorporating some of these elements is key! I value the way you have diligently worked to do this as a family! I do, however, have one concern with this particular statement: “As a wife and mommy, it is not right for me to lead family worship.” I definitely agree that the husband is the head of the household. However, I do not agree that it should be only him leading the family in worship. To do so, this sets an example that only the father has valuable insight on the Scriptures, and the mother is an adequate substitute when he is not available. Women have been given spiritual insight, and due to their compassionate and tender nature, have a lot to teach their children (and others) about God. Also, who ministers to your husband spiritually? He is only human and could benefit greatly from a woman’s perspective on what she is learning from God in her daily life. Obviously a lot of you won’t agree with me, and that’s okay. But I felt it was worth posing some alternative thoughts. I truly do agree with most of your ideas, but this was just one that I struggled with.

]]> By: Jessie http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/03/guest-post-biblical-foundations-in-child-education-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8560 Jessie Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:35:14 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=4746#comment-8560 Thank you for this wonderful reminder! Our firstborn is due next month, and I know it will be easier to start out right than to try to build habits later. Thank you for this wonderful reminder! Our firstborn is due next month, and I know it will be easier to start out right than to try to build habits later.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/03/guest-post-biblical-foundations-in-child-education-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8559 Andrea Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:38:13 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=4746#comment-8559 Thank you for this. I was taught from the Bible as a child, but my parents didn't have regular family worship or quiet time (now they do with my younger siblings). Because of that, I really look to others who can help give me a picture of what that looks like in other families. What time of day works well for you to worship together or have quiet time? Thank you for this article. It was perfect timing for me. Thank you for this. I was taught from the Bible as a child, but my parents didn’t have regular family worship or quiet time (now they do with my younger siblings). Because of that, I really look to others who can help give me a picture of what that looks like in other families. What time of day works well for you to worship together or have quiet time? Thank you for this article. It was perfect timing for me.

]]> By: Gabrielle http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/03/guest-post-biblical-foundations-in-child-education-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8556 Gabrielle Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:00:33 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=4746#comment-8556 Thanks for an encouraging message on such an important topic. I am looking forward to part 2! Thanks for an encouraging message on such an important topic. I am looking forward to part 2!

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