Raising Children – Page 158

Devotion time is very special in my heart. I remember having many discussions as a family, surrounded around God’s Holy Word. I’ve been looking for something that will spark more in depth discussions with my daughter.

I got this book, God’s Amazing Creatures, & Me, in the mail just a couple weeks ago. I can’t even begin to share with you what a blessing this little book is! On one side, it gives some educational information about a particular animal (45 in total). On the other side, it has a short, and very applicable devotional to read with your children. There is also a special question at the end, to get your child thinking. It causes them to see themselves, as beautiful in God’s eyes! There is also a memory verse to go along with each devotional.

See how much she loves it! Guess what? I have 5 to give away! You can purchase one HERE if you want to get a head start. There are many new and some used available. Do you think this might be a good fit for your family?

Let me tell you, I’m learning some things about animals that I never knew (and I am, {gasp} 30 years old)! Did you know that no two Zebras have stripes that are the same? Just as each child of God is special and unique in His eyes!

Too busy for a set family devotion time? Here are some very practical ways/places to use this book:

1) At the table during meal time
2) During a long car ride
3) Lingering potty time?
4) How about before you go to the Zoo?
5) Why not read the book outside, and go on your own family scavenger hunt around your house. What are some of God’s amazing creatures that your child can find, right in your own backyard?

Some ways to win yourself one of these awesome devotional books for your family or someone you know:

#1) Visit Creation Conversations and sign up.

#2) Visit Master Books on Facebook and like them.

#3) Follow Master Books For You on Twitter

#4) Do this fun exercise with your child(ren) and earn 5 whole comments:

Here is the “How About You” question in the Zebra devotional:

Did you know that God has a unique plan for your life? God wants to use you to bless other people. What are some of the good things that you can do? Think of something special that you could do for your family today. Ask yourself: How am I different from my friends or my brothers and sisters? How can God use me to bless others today?

Leave a comment and tell me what their response was. In the 4 extra comments you earned, just put “child interaction exercise”.

#5) Extra entries if you subscribe to my blog, follow Ordinary Inspirations via google friend connect, “like Ordinary Inspirations on facebook, or share this link anywhere:

http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/2010/08/family-devotion-time-do-you-have-one.html

I will draw 5 random winners this Saturday evening. Yes, 5! You could be one of those 5!

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