In March 2023 I started writing out the Bible by hand. What started as something I had seen on TikTok and wanted to try and replicate has turned into a really sacred part of my daily life that I have come to really enjoy. Why Did I Start Writing Out The Bible By Hand? I had seen someone on TikTok do a live stream about them writing out the Bible by hand. If you're wondering, yes, my TikTok feed is primarily obscure Christian videos about Jesus, although I haven't been on TikTok in months, and that's another story for another day. When I saw this guy handwriting the bible though, I immediately thought, could I do that? I stewed on the idea for months. I'm constantly ruled by FOMO (fear of missing out), and it felt like I was really missing out by not writing the bible by hand. A few months after seeing this video I went on a mission trip to India that was life-changing for me in a lot of different ways and really put into perspective for me how I want to live my life, and what I want my life to look like on a day-to-day basis. Ultimately, I wanted more Jesus and less of everything else. When I got home I decided if I want more Jesus, I need to spend more time with him, and what better way to spend more time with him than writing the bible? How Long Does Writing Out The Bible By Hand Take? I have looked over quite a few blogs about people who have written the bible by hand and have come to two conclusions. Either one, everyone who has done this writes really slow, or two, I write really fast. I can write an entire chapter of the bible in 30 minutes. From what I've seen elsewhere online, that is about half the time it takes other people to write a chapter. I originally set out to write 4 chapters a day and have the entire thing done within 9 months, but I quickly learned that I didn't have the bandwidth to keep up with a two-hour per-day practice. I have since scaled back and am writing one chapter a day. This means it will take me about three years to finish since there are 1189 chapters in the bible. I do plan on picking up the pace when I hit Psalms, Proverbs, Job, etc... where the chapters are much shorter. I anticipate the entire process taking me no longer than three years. As of writing this, I'm currently at Leviticus 21. My Process for Writing Out The Bible By Hand: I try to do my bible writing first thing in the morning before I start my work and other responsibilities. I am currently copying from the ESV translation, and primarily copying from the ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible. I like that the print is bigger than my thinline bible, and it stays open on my desk easier, making copying fairly simple. I am currently writing everything in a five-subject notebook, and I anticipate continuing with this throughout the entire process. I find I can write really easily from a notebook, I can fit a lot of text on one page, and when I'm finished it won't be too hard to store multiple notebooks of the same size. I use a regular ballpoint pen, although I have specifically been using these biodegradable ones because I'm on a "save the planet" kick. I also am just writing with normal printing. I know a lot of people who have done this practice have written in cursive or calligraphy to make it really pretty and special. This is not a skill that I have and I would hate for that to be a barrier for others enjoying this practice as well. When I write I simply read a sentence or two at a time, write it down word for word, and then move on to the next sentence. I think this might possibly be why I am able to write so fast. It might be due to the fact that I can store a lot of words at once before having to lift my head to scan the bible for words again. I'm also not a slave to perfection in this process. I do value every word being correct in the right order, but if I make a mistake, I'm fine to draw a line through the mistake, correct it, and move on. The Benefits I've Seen of Writing Out The Bible By Hand: I definitely have struggled at times with reading the bible and actually comprehending what I'm reading. If I'm just doing a chapter-a-day type of reading, it's easy for my brain to tune out and not retain any information. I find having a study plan I'm working through helps this tremendously, but handwriting the bible has made it stick in ways that nothing else really has for me. I find myself following the storylines so much deeper. I find myself asking deeper questions, taking notes throughout the process, and then going and finding answers to those questions afterward. The reality is that many of the posts I'm writing here on this blog are actually answers to my own questions that I have had while going through this process. For me, handwriting the bible has brought my comprehension and understanding to a whole new level that I'm super grateful for. If you liked this post, My Experience Writing Out The Bible By Hand, you might also like: What Does The Bible Say About Tattoos in Revelations? Is Keeping the Sabbath Relevant Today? Best Way to Memorize Scripture
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In March 2023 I started writing out the Bible by hand. What started as something I had seen on TikTok and wanted to try and replicate has turned into a really sacred part of my daily life that I have come to really enjoy. Why Did I Start Writing Out The Bible By Hand? I had seen someone on TikTok do a live stream about them writing out the Bible by hand. If you're wondering, yes, my TikTok feed is primarily obscure Christian videos about Jesus, although I haven't been on TikTok in months, and that's another story for another day. When I saw this guy handwriting the bible though, I immediately thought, could I do that? I stewed on the idea for months. I'm constantly ruled by FOMO (fear of missing out), and it felt like I was really missing out by not writing the bible by hand. A few months after seeing this video I went on a mission trip to India that was life-changing for me in a lot of different ways and really put into perspective for me how I want to live my life, and what I want my life to look like on a day-to-day basis. Ultimately, I wanted more Jesus and less of everything else. When I got home I decided if I want more Jesus, I need to spend more time with him, and what better way to spend more time with him than writing the bible? How Long Does Writing Out The Bible By Hand Take? I have looked over quite a few blogs about people who have written the bible by hand and have come to two conclusions. Either one, everyone who has done this writes really slow, or two, I write really fast. I can write an entire chapter of the bible in 30 minutes. From what I've seen elsewhere online, that is about half the time it takes other people to write a chapter. I originally set out to write 4 chapters a day and have the entire thing done within 9 months, but I quickly learned that I didn't have the bandwidth to keep up with a two-hour per-day practice. I have since scaled back and am writing one chapter a day. This means it will take me about three years to finish since there are 1189 chapters in the bible. I do plan on picking up the pace when I hit Psalms, Proverbs, Job, etc... where the chapters are much shorter. I anticipate the entire process taking me no longer than three years. As of writing this, I'm currently at Leviticus 21. My Process for Writing Out The Bible By Hand: I try to do my bible writing first thing in the morning before I start my work and other responsibilities. I am currently copying from the ESV translation, and primarily copying from the ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible. I like that the print is bigger than my thinline bible, and it stays open on my desk easier, making copying fairly simple. I am currently writing everything in a five-subject notebook, and I anticipate continuing with this throughout the entire process. I find I can write really easily from a notebook, I can fit a lot of text on one page, and when I'm finished it won't be too hard to store multiple notebooks of the same size. I use a regular ballpoint pen, although I have specifically been using these biodegradable ones because I'm on a "save the planet" kick. I also am just writing with normal printing. I know a lot of people who have done this practice have written in cursive or calligraphy to make it really pretty and special. This is not a skill that I have and I would hate for that to be a barrier for others enjoying this practice as well. When I write I simply read a sentence or two at a time, write it down word for word, and then move on to the next sentence. I think this might possibly be why I am able to write so fast. It might be due to the fact that I can store a lot of words at once before having to lift my head to scan the bible for words again. I'm also not a slave to perfection in this process. I do value every word being correct in the right order, but if I make a mistake, I'm fine to draw a line through the mistake, correct it, and move on. The Benefits I've Seen of Writing Out The Bible By Hand: I definitely have struggled at times with reading the bible and actually comprehending what I'm reading. If I'm just doing a chapter-a-day type of reading, it's easy for my brain to tune out and not retain any information. I find having a study plan I'm working through helps this tremendously, but handwriting the bible has made it stick in ways that nothing else really has for me. I find myself following the storylines so much deeper. I find myself asking deeper questions, taking notes throughout the process, and then going and finding answers to those questions afterward. The reality is that many of the posts I'm writing here on this blog are actually answers to my own questions that I have had while going through this process. For me, handwriting the bible has brought my comprehension and understanding to a whole new level that I'm super grateful for. If you liked this post, My Experience Writing Out The Bible By Hand, you might also like: What Does The Bible Say About Tattoos in Revelations? Is Keeping the Sabbath Relevant Today? Best Way to Memorize Scripture
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In March 2023 I started writing out the Bible by hand. What started as something I had seen on TikTok and wanted to try and replicate has turned into a really sacred part of my daily life that I have come to really enjoy. Why Did I Start Writing Out The Bible By Hand? I had seen someone on TikTok do a live stream about them writing out the Bible by hand. If you're wondering, yes, my TikTok feed is primarily obscure Christian videos about Jesus, although I haven't been on TikTok in months, and that's another story for another day. When I saw this guy handwriting the bible though, I immediately thought, could I do that? I stewed on the idea for months. I'm constantly ruled by FOMO (fear of missing out), and it felt like I was really missing out by not writing the bible by hand. A few months after seeing this video I went on a mission trip to India that was life-changing for me in a lot of different ways and really put into perspective for me how I want to live my life, and what I want my life to look like on a day-to-day basis. Ultimately, I wanted more Jesus and less of everything else. When I got home I decided if I want more Jesus, I need to spend more time with him, and what better way to spend more time with him than writing the bible? How Long Does Writing Out The Bible By Hand Take? I have looked over quite a few blogs about people who have written the bible by hand and have come to two conclusions. Either one, everyone who has done this writes really slow, or two, I write really fast. I can write an entire chapter of the bible in 30 minutes. From what I've seen elsewhere online, that is about half the time it takes other people to write a chapter. I originally set out to write 4 chapters a day and have the entire thing done within 9 months, but I quickly learned that I didn't have the bandwidth to keep up with a two-hour per-day practice. I have since scaled back and am writing one chapter a day. This means it will take me about three years to finish since there are 1189 chapters in the bible. I do plan on picking up the pace when I hit Psalms, Proverbs, Job, etc... where the chapters are much shorter. I anticipate the entire process taking me no longer than three years. As of writing this, I'm currently at Leviticus 21. My Process for Writing Out The Bible By Hand: I try to do my bible writing first thing in the morning before I start my work and other responsibilities. I am currently copying from the ESV translation, and primarily copying from the ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible. I like that the print is bigger than my thinline bible, and it stays open on my desk easier, making copying fairly simple. I am currently writing everything in a five-subject notebook, and I anticipate continuing with this throughout the entire process. I find I can write really easily from a notebook, I can fit a lot of text on one page, and when I'm finished it won't be too hard to store multiple notebooks of the same size. I use a regular ballpoint pen, although I have specifically been using these biodegradable ones because I'm on a "save the planet" kick. I also am just writing with normal printing. I know a lot of people who have done this practice have written in cursive or calligraphy to make it really pretty and special. This is not a skill that I have and I would hate for that to be a barrier for others enjoying this practice as well. When I write I simply read a sentence or two at a time, write it down word for word, and then move on to the next sentence. I think this might possibly be why I am able to write so fast. It might be due to the fact that I can store a lot of words at once before having to lift my head to scan the bible for words again. I'm also not a slave to perfection in this process. I do value every word being correct in the right order, but if I make a mistake, I'm fine to draw a line through the mistake, correct it, and move on. The Benefits I've Seen of Writing Out The Bible By Hand: I definitely have struggled at times with reading the bible and actually comprehending what I'm reading. If I'm just doing a chapter-a-day type of reading, it's easy for my brain to tune out and not retain any information. I find having a study plan I'm working through helps this tremendously, but handwriting the bible has made it stick in ways that nothing else really has for me. I find myself following the storylines so much deeper. I find myself asking deeper questions, taking notes throughout the process, and then going and finding answers to those questions afterward. The reality is that many of the posts I'm writing here on this blog are actually answers to my own questions that I have had while going through this process. For me, handwriting the bible has brought my comprehension and understanding to a whole new level that I'm super grateful for. If you liked this post, My Experience Writing Out The Bible By Hand, you might also like: What Does The Bible Say About Tattoos in Revelations? Is Keeping the Sabbath Relevant Today? Best Way to Memorize Scripture
If you've read Genesis 32, you've likely found yourself questioning, "Did Jacob physically wrestle with God?" This is a natural question to have after reading this chapter, and it has amassed many opinions online. When I was applying for seminary a friend told me, "I hope that wherever you go, you don't just accept another person's opinion of the bible, but you come to your own conclusion about what you believe." The story of Jacob wrestling God is the first moment where I've had to encounter a lot of opinions and ultimately come up with my own. This is 100% my opinion on the encounter, based on what is available in the bible, and what makes the most sense to me. Did Jacob Physically Wrestle with God: Genesis 32: 24-30 says the following: 24 ...And a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the day. 25 When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched his hip socket, and Jacob's hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. 26 Then he said, “Let me go, for the day has broken.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” 27 And he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” 28 Then he said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed.” 29 Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him. 30 So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered.” I am a firm believer that the bible often says what it says and we don't need to look for too many contextual clues or overthink details too much to come up with an answer for whether or not Jacob truly wrestled with God. Some biblical commentators believe that this was an encounter with Satan as an angel, that Satan gave Jacob a new name, and that Jacob couldn't have overcome a battle with God, and so many details. While that could be the case, I tend to look toward what the text is saying, and to me, it does not seem like this is speaking about a battle with the adversary. Jacob Asks "the man" for a Blessing: The first clue for me is in verse 26 when Jacob asks for the "man" to bless him. I believe that Satan does not have the spiritual gift to bless others. This would mean this would at the least have to be an angel of The Lord, or God himself. The Man Says He's God without Saying It: The second clue is when Jacob asks, "Please tell me your name." The individual responds, "Why is it that you ask my name?" This is another clue to me that points to this being a wrestle with God because there are countless instances in the bible where God and Jesus are asked who they are, and instead of saying who they are, they respond with questions similar to this. Some examples: In Exodus 3:14 God tells Moses, "I am who I am". In John 33-34, Pilate asks Jesus if he is King of the Jews, and Jesus responds by asking, "Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?". In Matthew 16 Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" There are many references to the bible where this question of "Who are you" is met with another question, or God and Jesus giving a vague response and not coming out and directly answering the question. I see this reference in verse 29 to be no different. Jacob Says He Saw God Face to Face: Lastly, verse 30 clearly says, "So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered.” He is telling us in this moment that he saw God face-to-face, which is why he named the location of the wrestling, "Peniel". People who believe this could have been the adversary make the argument that the man wanted the fight over before the morning because they could only work their evil in the dark. I believe that when you look through the old testament and in the line where Jacob says, "and yet my life has been delivered", I think there was a fear that should Jacob see the Lord's face in the daylight he would die because of the holiness of the Lord. This was a belief held by the people of Israel in Exodus, which is why they did not see the Lord when he was on the mountain because his holiness would have killed those who were not worthy to be in his presence. In this instance, the fact that Jacob did not die proves his holiness and oneness with God, and that he must have been spiritually on the same level as Moses and others who had seen God for this moment to not have killed him. So Did Jacob Physically Wrestle God? It's my belief that this was in fact a physical altercation, and that it was between God and Jacob. Verse 25 says that the man, or God touched Jacob's hip and that it was put out of it's socket. This is a physical result of a physical altercation. The chapter ends with Jacob limping suggesting again that he was injured from this wrestling and that it had a physical impact on his body. For these reasons, it's my person belief that Jacob did indeed physically wrestle with God. If you liked this post, Did Jacob Physically Wrestle with God?, you might also like: Were There Different Languages Before the Tower of Babel? Read The Bible in A Year Chart What Does The Bible Say About Tattoos in Revelations?
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Free Shipping!! Holy Bible latinoamericana in Spanish available In 4 colors Sizes and Colors White size 6 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2" Green size 6 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2" Blue size 6 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2" Cherry size 6 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2" En la Biblia de color blanco tiene dibujitos, y es nacarada. In the white Bible, it has a drawing, and it is pearly. The Bible Pastoral Edition, Latin America, better known as the Latin American Bible, is a Catholic translation of the Bible into Spanish made in Chile by a team led by priests Bernardo Hurault and Ramón Ricciardi.
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I made this booklet for home use for preschoolers, but I can think of so many different uses for it! The first printable I made for this post is a booklet with the basic life of Jesus pictures and short captions. There were a couple of other pages I wanted to add, but didn't have the graphics. You can print the booklet, which is 2 per page in color or black & white here: Click here for the Color Click here for the black & white In Spanish (translation by GoogleTranslate) Click here for the Spanish in color Click here for the Spanish black & white Here are the matching Life of Jesus cards. There are 4 per page, and in color only. Depending on the age, and what you like to do, You can print one set and have the kids put the cards in order according to the life of Jesus. Or, you can print 2 sets, and have them match them up. You can play a Go Fish! type game with them. Or you can scramble up the cards and let the kids pick one and tell you the facts about the card. Lots of different ways to use them! If you are teaching Life of Jesus, You can print the set, and hand them out for each lesson, and store them in something and use them for review each week.You can print them here. This is also available in Pictures to Color. These are full page pictures, and you can easily just print one page if you need a specific page for a lesson. You can download them here Download the Spanish version here. Click here to download the same pictures that are above without the captions (NO WORDS). This blog post was featured on these blogs! ☺ http://www.trueaimeducation.com/ http://ramblingreed.blogspot.com/
Bible journal printable pages provide a structured way for you to deepen your understanding and connection to your faith by reflecting on scripture, prayers, and personal insights.
You know the Word of the scriptures But do you acknowledge its power to save? You walk around speaking of its power But, yet, you to the World are a slave. Your reasoning with your friends and benefactors Show the earthy direction of your thoughts! You are not seeking for God's Kingdom You want to know what jewel power for you He has bought! Your motives are suspect - all can see that! There is no honoring God as you read! You are looking for personal glory and public honors And preaching teaching knowing God's word is your steed! "Come let us reason!" says the Father. "Let's put our heads together today! Your sins are the color of scarlett And I will clean them white if you pray!" "Study to show yourself approved A watchman worthy of his pay! Stop behaving like the eye-servant Working only when you think I am looking your way!" "Child, I don't need to look in your direction! I know the direction of your thoughts! There is nothing that you can hide from Me For I hold the reigns of your heart!" "Now, humble yourself before Me! Remove the world from your eye! Playing both sides of the fence, Child Is going to cause you to spiritually die!" "Come unto me you who labor For what is not even gold! What you have in your grasp is just Pyrite That which is called fools gold!" "Cast that dross away from you! Buy from Me gold that is tried! Buy eye-salve that will make your sight perfect And white linen to your nakedness hide!" "Trust my Word! Heed my Law! Follow my direction! Lead, follow or step aside! If you lead you are the Master Who is nothing but a blind guide!" "If you follow Me, you follow Perfection Perfect Love which casts out your fears! Yield to Me - My Burden is easy And My Yoke is light as My Holy Word says!" "If, however, you choose to walk in your own way Step aside - I am coming -You won't know the Day! And I'm not taking any prisoners It's going to be a remove debris and burn day!" "My Children that say: "Yes, we are here, Father!" Will be sitting pretty that Day: Immortality Wings A Kingdom And Eternity will be the length of their days!" "There's a choice! Make you your decision! Don't just speak - Acknowledge the Power of My Word! If not on the Day of My Coming you will just be fodder - That IS My Final Word!" Choose you this day whom you will serve!
The biggest struggle most people share with me about Bible journaling is either their problem with starting the journal-- afraid that they'll somehow mess things up--or they insist that they can't draw at all. Today we'll tackle both of those issues! Aren't you excited? I know you are! . . . . So, first, let's talk about messing up your journal. If you're afraid of it not being perfect, I have the solution for you. SCRIBBLE ALL OVER A PAGE. SCRIBBLE! Take up an entire page. There. Now your journal is messed up. Sign and date that page. Now if you are afraid of messing up pages, you've already done it! See! How simple! Really though, that has helped me. Even in my sketch books (especially when I moved up to EXPENSIVE sketch books). AND, really, just relax, because there's nothing that some correction tape or even a whole piece of paper and a glue stick can't cover up. ENJOY THE PROCESS! . . . . The second issue is that some people are POSITIVE that they cannot draw. If you can write, you can draw. Writing IS drawing. It's moving a pencil or pen across a paper in a way that only you can. Your signature is your drawing! But if you are still unconvinced here are a few simple drawings you can do to add interest to your journal. Even scribbles, circles, squares add interest and are drawings! And, really, it's just fine to just start making lists and not even worry about the art. In fact, if you're really nervous about drawing, just focus on making lists, and in the left over spaces, squeeze in a few arrows, clouds, fillers, etc. and see what you think. The main thing to get from all of this is do what works for you. If you want to take notes and list, do it. If you want to try to add a few simple shapes here and there, do it. If you are POSITIVE you can't draw... do it anyway! and ENJOY the PROCESS!
The full text of this believers tract card is shown below in the KJV version. “Seek ye out the Book of the Lord, and read.” Isaiah 34:16 The Bible is our daily guide for life.To follow God’s will, we must read it! Here are some suggestions to help you as you feed on God’s Word. READ REGULARLY It is important to read the Bible on a daily basis. Let God, through His Word, guide you through every day. “They received the Word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily.” Acts 17:11 READ WITH PRAYER As you read, pray that the Lord will give you understanding of His Word. “Teach me Thy way, O Lord.” Psalm 27:11 READ WITH MEDITATION Ponder over what you read in God’s Word and He will reveal His truths to you. “But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law doth he meditate day and night.” Psalm 1:2 READ AND APPLY As you read, always ask yourself: “How does this apply to me?” “O send out Thy light and Thy truth: let them lead me.” Psalm 43:3 READ WITH FAITH Receive every word as true, with simple childlike trust. Rest upon the promises that God has given to you. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 READ AND PRACTICE Be prepared to put what you read into action in your life. It’s not enough just to read God’s Word: we must apply it to daily life. “Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” James 1:22 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God … rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 The full text of this believers tract card is shown below in the ESV version. The full text of this believers tract card is shown below in the NIV version. Back to top of page
As I mentioned before, I have two journals- one that is a chapter by chapter study, Title Page and the other is for Topic based study. Each of my journals has a table of contents that is blank so I can fill it in as I go along. (Template available in the Chapters Kit in the store). Topic Journal Table of Contents I start out reading a chapter of scripture and I fill out a form with the following categories: Book name and title Other Scriptures I looked up and what I learned from them People in this chapter, what I learned from them, and other journals I have mentioned them (This is for any character analysis I may do in a different journal) Words I looked up the definitions to, what verse its found in, and what it means Questions I asked myself Doctrines/principles I found within the chapter and what I learned from them, and any reference to other journals I mentioned those doctrines. Then I take those doctrines/principles and create a page for them in my topics journal. I will write more about that later. Then I will add any personal insights of my own on the next page with reference to the verse. As I mentioned you can download all these templates in the store, however if you would like to purchase a bound journal with pages predesigned, check out Shannon's at The Red Headed Hostess as she has some for sale which is where I got all the inspiration for mine. I just added a few things to mine such as a place to put the date for your personal journal entries section, different fonts, and some typography images that I love. In between these pages I have some other types of pages such as maps, character analysis's, genealogy charts, pictures, etc. For example, I took the map you can download for free here, added specific locations mentioned in the BOM using photoshop, printed it out, colored it in with colored pencils, wiped some Tim Holtz stain on it, wrinkled it all up and then sewed the path in red. I love it. Now as I am reading about each location I am adding some notes to it such as distances, duration of journeys, etc. Lehi's journey in the wilderness Then I am learning about each spot individually. I am looking up candidate locations present day. This really helps the Book of Mormon come alive for me. It makes me feel like I am there, feeling the blazing heat of the desert on my back, watching them set up their campground tents and trying to raise a family in this place. Here is a page about the Valley of Lemuel, with photos of a hypothetical cove researchers believe was the original valley of Lemuel and River of Laman. Here are a few examples of character analysis's: Lehi Eve Adam Nephi I try to attach my favorite picture of that person. I look up scriptures where that person's name is mentioned, and as I go through the chapters write down anything I have learned from them. I do a search on lds.org and depending on the person, sometimes there are entire talks written about them. In that case I may attach quotes that I like, more historical facts if there are any, personality traits, physical descriptions, important life events, what they have taught me, etc. Then I go through the chapter of scripture that I read and mark everything in one color (I chose purple) and reference it to my scripture journal by volume:page number(s). This way when I read it again or any of my children/posterity read it, they will know where they can reference additional information that I have studied or journaled about. Next I will show you a little bit of my Topics Journal so you can get the whole picture. Enjoy! Aimee If you enjoyed this post Subscribe to One of a Kind Gifts here!
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They'll love watching it sprout! - by Better Homes & Gardens
This list of Bible verses encouraging a right attitude might just be what you need to help you in your spiritual warfare battles.
Flannel boards are a great tool in teaching visual literacy, narration, sequencing, and comprehension! This felt story set includes images for telling the story of the first Easter, when Jesus was resurrected. These story printables have now been EDITED to include larger images to better coordinate with the Old Testament Scripture Story Printables. The printable Bible felt story set includes the following handmade digital felt art figures: resurrected Jesus, Mary Magdalene, angel, Roman soldier, tomb, rock, "3 days," gravestone ***************************************************************************** After downloading this felt story set, you can use the characters in a variety of ways, such as: * Print on t-shirt transfer paper, iron onto sheets of felt, cut out, and use on a flannel board. (TUTORIAL) * Print on cardstock, laminate, cut out, and place a magnet on the back. Use on the fridge, magnet board, or metal cookie sheet. (TUTORIAL) * Print on cardstock, laminate, and glue to popsicle sticks for stick puppets. * Print on cardstock, laminate, place a piece of rough velcro on the back. Stick to a flannel board. * Use on a bulletin board or for classroom decor. * Make a file folder game. ***************************************************************************** You may also be interested in the coordinating: Birth of Christ Scripture Story Printables Childhood of Jesus Scripture Story Printables Old Testament Scripture Story Printables FREE Creation Scripture Story Printables FREE Adam and Eve Scripture Story Printables FREE Jonah Scripture Story Printables ***************************************************************************** These graphics are for personal/educational use only and may not be shared, resold, or used as patterns for resale. Thank you for respecting my time and original creations by respecting this copyright.
