Harvest More than Corn and Wheat: The Next Generation

Daily Truth:  “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.”  Matthew 9:37

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This is the season of harvest.  My farming friend from North Dakota told me, “We need a freeze to get things rolling.”  I thought how interesting.  Growth must be halted before the harvest is truly ready.

How introspective the child is in the photo.  He is intently looking at the corn kernel.  I think we could learn a thing or two from this child. As adults do we take time to intently look at God’s wonderful creation and His Word?  God says that we are to become as a child.

As adults we get so wrapped up in schedules, a “to do” list, and “the cares of this world.”  If we would look to God and His Word as intently as the little boy is looking at God’s creation we would keep the right perspective.  The focus on sharing the Good News of Christ with others is what Jesus Christ told us to do.  In fact it is the last thing Jesus told us to do as He ascended into heaven.

Do things around us and this world need to have a “hard  freeze” before we finally seek something outside of ourselves to help, comfort, and guide us?

The mind of a child is curious always wanting to learn.  Do we want to learn or are we too busy just getting the things of the day completed?

A child runs and then abruptly stops when there is something of interest.  Is our interest in the things of God great enough to make us stop, learn and impart to others?

A child finds joy in simple things.  How many times has the box a toy came in provided the most happiness?  Sure those boxes become real houses, cars, schools and college payments for adults yet, how could we simplify and get back to more time with God?  Is it a matter of discipline now that we are adults?

What about the next generation?  What about us?  Slow down, take time with God and His Word.  Share God’s Word and His world with the children in your life.

Let’s teach the next generation about God and how to have a personal relationship with Christ.  A good harvest of corn and wheat will sustain our bodies but only Christ will sustain our souls.

The harvest is truly plentiful!

Until the next “Truth” sharing moment,

Cathy Jo

 

 

 

 

 

The Joys of the Fall Season

Daily Truth: “To everything there is a season”  Ecclesiastes 3:1

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I love the fall season more than any other time of the year!  I love the smells of the fall season, the colors, the harvest – everything!!!!

Driving home from school today, the sky was a brilliant blue backdrop for the changing trees.

I think the fall season is in my blood.  I was raised in Vermont and if you know anything about Vermont we are famous for a few things – maple syrup (the best EVER by the way), Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, skiing (never did master that – well, maybe the bunny hill), and the leaves changing colors during the fall season.

Growing up in Vermont the fall season was the best.  We would go up to Stowe and see the leaves during their peak time, stop at a cider mill (fresh cider is amazing), go apple picking, and eat apple cider donuts (you know – the kind that melts in your mouth and the only thing healthy about them is the word “apple”).

– I love the fall season because you can start bringing out the jeans and sweaters – well almost. You know the cooler weather is coming although it can be tricky trying to figure out if it’s a jeans or shorts day.

– This fall season also brings a new harvest.  The pumpkins, squash, and apples are all photo 2 (5)coming to harvest.

Every year we take the kids apple picking at one of our favorite local orchards.  The kids love eating apples fresh off the trees.  We also leave with a TON of apples, What can you do when you have 6 sets of hands picking.

Most of those apples turn into applesauce.  I am not a big applesauce fan but I will eat homemade applesauce like it’s candy.

Here is how I do it.

1.  Use an apple-peeler-corer-slicer.  The name says exactly what it does.  I swear this was invented by a woman!  The best part is, the kids think it is so cool they willingly help with the apples which equals less work for mom.

2.  Stick the peeled/ cored/ sliced apples in a crock pot with 1 cup of water (so they don’t stick or burn).

3.  Season with cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.

4.  Put on low and let it go.

5.  When the apples are soft, mash up to the density you like.  We like our applesauce chunkier.  Then it looks like apple crisp.

6.  Notice – I didn’t put any sugar in it.  If you must sweeten it use REAL maple syrup and just a dab will do ya.

You can top with homemade granola and a little whip cream to make it a yummy dessert.

– The fall season also allows me take the kids outside, to the park, or to the zoo without hearing “I’m hot!”  So, pack a picnic lunch, grab a book, and take your kiddos to the park.  They’ll play and you can get some reading done or grab a friend, make a play date, and enjoy some mom time.

–  The last reason I love the fall season is the fact that it brings hope of what is to come.  Fall decorations are out.  Mums and pumpkins line the steps. Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner and plans are being made for how to celebrate them.

Yes, there is a season for everything.  So, embrace the fall season and enjoy it to the fullest.

For now, I must get some hot cider and applesauce, grab a chair and a book, and sit outside while the boys play to their hearts content!

Until Next Monday,

Rebekah

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Fall, A Beautiful Season

Daily Truth:  “And let us not be weary in well doing:  for in due season we will reap, if we faint  not.”  Galatians 6:9

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The corn stalks are now golden brown, the weather is getting too cool to swim outside, and now pumpkins are more prevalent than watermelons.  The season has changed and fall is welcomed in with campfires, s’mores, and sweatshirts.

No matter the season, God teaches us in His Word to not grow weary in well doing.  The fall season tightens up schedules with school and all its activities.  We get busy with all the day to day responsibilities. To get to the end of the day with dinner on the table, children’s homework completed, toddlers bathed, and everyone tucked in so you can then complete your own tasks takes a great deal of effort. Yet, God’s Word tells us not to grow weary in well doing.

God realizes all the demands of life. That is why God says, “In due season we will reap, if we faint not.”   All the things on your plate do not need to be or will be accomplished this fall, the coming winter, or the next summer.

Those dishes can wait, laundry can be accomplished on another day, but a tear from your child’s eye needs immediate attention, a wrong attitude needs correcting, and that favorite story may need to be read aloud one more time.

Children need a mom that is first in love with Christ.  At the feet of Jesus  is the only place where the weary mom can gain strength, encouragement, and the right words to impart to the loved ones around her.

A new season has arrived.  Fall is a time of change, beauty, and preparing for the next season.   As you teach the children in the world around you take time to refresh yourself so you will be able to impart God’s beautiful world and His Word with love and grace.

Part of refreshing is having fun with your children.  Fall presents many activities that you can enjoy together as a family.  A bike ride on a fall crisp day is always fun.   Raking leaves together and jumping in the leaves can be fun.  Invite a family over to share in raking leaves and end with a chili supper or campfire and s’mores.

If you have Preschool age children you may want to share the following fall action song.

Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down sung to the tune of London Bridge  and act out with motions to match the words.

Autumn leaves are falling down,
Falling down, falling down
Autumn leaves are falling down,
All over town.

 

The cold wind blows them all around,
All around, all around,
The cold wind blows them all around,
All over town.
They’re drifting gently to the ground,
To the ground, to the ground,
They’re drifting gently to the ground,
All over town.

 

Take a rake and rake them up,
Rake them up, rake them up,
Take a rake and rake them up,
All over town.

Found in “I’m a Little Teapot!” compiled by Jane Cobb.

Some fun fall books include: “Why do Leaves Change Color?” by Betsy Maestro, “Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert, “Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf” by Lois Ehlert, “It’s Fall”  by Linda Glaser, and “Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic” by Steven Schnur

Until the next “Truth” sharing moment,

Cathy Jo

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The Influence of a Godly Grandparents

Daily Truth: “When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.”  II Timothy 1:5

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Tomorrow is going to be a tough day for my family.  It marks the one year passing of my dad. He was so proud to be a grandparent!  He was one of those that proudly wore his grandparent t-shirt and hat all at the same time.  He prayed daily for all his grandchildren.

When my oldest child was born, he wrote his thoughts on being a grandparent. My sister found those thoughts shortly after he passed.  So, today I am posting my dad’s words.

Having just become a new grandparent, I again realize the importance of passing our spiritual heritage on to our young people.  Even though grandparents of teens are two generations away from them, grandparents can have a strong spiritual influence on their grandchildren.

In II Timothy 1:5, Lois is described as a grandmother of unfeigned or of genuine, real, and sincere faith.  The implication in this verse is that the sincere nature of Lois’ faith contributed to Timothy having a similar genuine, real, and sincere faith.

 The example is clear that grandparents should not only be a model of faith for their grandchildren but whenever possible play an active role in the spiritual lives of their grandchildren.

It was my grandfather who first confronted me with my need for the Savior.  We had been having a series of evangelistic meetings, and one cold March Iowa night after the service, in the church parking lot, he asked me if I knew the Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior.

 Although I was not saved at that time and did not accept Christ as my Savior at that moment, his forthright question led to my salvation at the age of 6.  

Throughout his life he remained an example and model of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.  I remember that as a teen, he would always start his public prayers with the phrase, “Our kind heavenly father,” which knowing my godly grandfather, encapsulated his Savior’s love, mercy, and, grace towards himself.

Grandparents, you may not think you have much influence on your grandchildren, especially if they are teens; but they sure watch you!  Take advantage of this, and pass on your spiritual heritage by being a model of faith for them.  When possible, be involved in their spiritual lives.

Teens, if you have godly grandparents, take advantage of their spiritual wisdom and their experiences.  Follow in their spiritual footsteps as Timothy followed in his mother’s and grandmother’s spiritual footsteps, and continue in the “faith which was once delivered to the saints. ” Jude 3

My encouragement to you moms is this – your children are watching those around them.  Thrust godly examples into their lives.  If they have godly grandparents, let those grandparents help pass on their godly heritage.  You never know how great their influence will be.

Until Next Wednesday,

Rebekah

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What Words are You Reading, Hearing, and Teaching?

Daily Truth:  ” In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”  John 1:1

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At three years of age children have a word usage of 500-1,100 words.  By five to seven years of age children have an average expressive vocabulary of 3,000-5,000 words.

These statistics are based on the work done by  Becca Jarzynski,  a pediatric speech-language pathologist.  She further states, ” And it’s even more important to note that at least one study (Hart and Risley, 2006) found that the significant variability in children’s vocabulary at the age of three was strongly related to the amount of talking parents did with their children.”

I could go on with how to increase your child’s vocabulary through “conversational speech”, how reading books to your child is important, how active listening stimulates more conversation, and asking questions such as “why” and “how” all help to develop your child’s vocabulary and  thinking ability. But, today’s focus is on the most important words…God’s.

It is amazing how the verses in  John 1:1-3 link Jesus with Genesis 1-the beginning of creation. Over and over again God speaks and something is created.  A lush world sprang up when God spoke.

In John 1:1 “…the Word was with God…” with Jesus and when He spoke.

Matthew 8:26 The disciples said of Jesus, “….the winds and the sea obey him.”  Matthew 9:6-7  Jesus said to the paralyzed man,  “Rise, pick up your bed, and go home.”  Mark 1:25-26 Jesus ordered, the spirit, “Be silent  and come out of him!”  Luke 8:54-55 Jesus took her hand and called out, “Child arise!”

Over and over again Jesus spoke and things happened.  God’s Word is what brought all things to life.  Sin entered and God provided an “alive” Word through His Son Jesus.

What word has God spoken to you lately?  Your sins are forgiven, do not let your hearts be troubled, if anyone has an ear let him hear.  Whatever Christ is saying, let His Word grow in you.  Don’t let the most important “Word” drown in the business of the day.

To spend time with God and in His Word equips us for each new day.  God’s Word, Jesus’ Words are recorded for us in the Bible.  God is at work re-creating us through His Word.

The Greatest Words Ever Spoken (Book)

A suggested book to read is  “The Greatest WORDS EVER SPOKEN” Everything Jesus said about You, Your Life, And Everything Else by Steven K. Scott.

Colossians 3:6 ” Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom….”

Until the next “Truth” sharing moment,

Cathy Jo Johnson

To Turn the World Upside Down

Daily Truth:  ““These men who have turned the world upside down .”  Acts 17:6

Today is a day that turned our world upside down.

The images of September 11, 2001 will forever be seared on our minds.  We each remember where we were and what we were doing when the attacks on the towers occurred.  The peaceful America that we knew at the time was over.

Terrorist had turned our world upside down.

Our children will never know what it is like to board a plane or go into a national museum without a security screening.

“Terrorist” is a word that is now a part of our vocabulary.

Not since Pearl Harbor had our country been directly attacked.

Fear had turned our world upside down.

Fast forward seven years and my family’s world was once again turned upside down on 9/11 photo (27)by the birth of our youngest son – although at the time we didn’t know it.  I was teaching high school history when he was born.

You see, our youngest little man came to us through adoption.  When he was born on 9/11 we had no idea that we would be given this little guy that would turn our world upside down – in a very good way.

Today he turns 5.  When we got him, he was a 11 months old and couldn’t crawl.  Now, I can’t keep up with him!

His precious little rambunctious self has turned our world upside down.

Fast forward once again four years.

Another event would turn our world upside down on 9/11.

Last year, as we were cutting the birthday cake for our little guy, I received a frantic phone call telling me that my dad was unresponsive and being transported by ambulance to an area hospital.

That call turned our world upside down.

Eight days later, dad was ushered into Heaven.

You know, as my family has walked down this undesirable path this past year we have each been taught many different lessons.

As I was contemplating what to write for this blog, it occurred the many significances that the date “9/11” holds for my family.  The thought came to mind on how people and events have turned our world upside down as we know it.

There was the evil of the terrorist that brought death, destruction, and fear to our country.  Yet, I also remember how our country seemed united after those events.

They turned our world upside down.

There was a mother who gave birth to a son.  Due to her situation was unable to care for him and God allowed us to be the recipients of this blessing.

She and the birth of our son, turned our world upside down.

There was father,husband, brother, son, who loved, prayed, and cared for his family.  A man who faithfully served his God.  A man that God called to Heaven at what we would consider a time to early.

The death of my dad turned our world upside down.

Paul and Silas in the book of Acts were so bold in their testimony that the Jews were furious with them.  Jason, a fellow Christian, housed Paul and Silas while they were in Thessalonica.

The next thing Jason knows is that there is a crowd of angry Jews attacking his house and demanding the lives of Paul and Saul.

Why?  Because “these men have turned our world upside down”!

What had caused the Jews to accuse them of this?

The faithful preaching of their God and the testimony of their lives. (Acts 17:1-9)

So I ask you, what are you doing to turn your world upside down?

“But I’m just a mom!”

Yes, but you are raising precious gifts that you only have for a short amount of time and you don’t know how long that time is.

What better way to turn your world upside down for Christ than to raise children that will serve God faithfully.

So as you clean the house, wash dishes, fold clothes, etc, remember your life has the most impact on your children.

Don’t let Satan’s lies that ‘your work is not valuable’ or ‘that your work is not important’ burden you.  Your work IS valuable.  It IS important.

You are seeking to turn the world upside down for His glory!

Until next week,

Rebekah

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Encourage: Giving Strength to Our Kids

Daily Truth: “But command Joshua, and encourage him and strengthen him.”  Deuteronomy 3:28

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Who doesn’t need someone to come along side them every once in a while and encourage them in the work that they are doing?

We all do.  But what does “encourage” mean?

Encourage is defined as “giving support, confidence, or hope to someone.”

Ok. So here’s a scenario.

It has been one of those “no” days.  A day in which the kids were having trouble obeying.  You know what I mean – a no “encourage” day.

Then you hear the kiddos say, “Let’s play mommy”.

Fearful of how that will transpire, based off of my performance thus far, a “stop” is quickly put to that game.

Now let’s take another scenario.

Moses has just been told he won’t be able to go into the Promise Land because he didn’t follow God’s directions explicitly (that could be a whole other topic – but I digress).

So, God tells Moses to go up to Mount Pisgah and look all around.  Everything Moses sees will be inherited by the Israelites under Joshua’s leadership.  Then God says to go and encourage Joshua and to strengthen him. (Deuteronomy 3:27-29)

I would say Moses had had a pretty rough day up to that point.  All those years leading the Israelites, listening to their complaining about EVERYTHING, having to deal with their disobedience, and putting up with all their whining and griping and because Moses got angry and struck a rock, God told him he wouldn’t be able to go into the Promised Land.

Yep.  That makes for a pretty rough day.

Then God basically says to Moses, “Get out of yourself and encourage this young man, who you have been training in My ways, to have the strength to lead My people into the Promised Land.  After all, it is a little scary and overwhelming and you know it”.

So, how can we as mom’s encourage our little guys who we have been training in His ways, even when we don’t always feel like it.

Here are some ideas.  Not all are original to me.

1.  Have a “yes” day.  Everything a child asks that day, say “yes”.

“Can we have ice cream for breakfast?”

“Yes.”

“Can I watch a movie?”

“Yes.”

The key to this (I am told – I am a little nervous about trying this one) is not to tell the kids it’s a “yes” day.  Let me know how it works out for you.

2.  Mail them cards.

When my eldest went to camp last summer, I wrote her a card for everyday she was gone, labeled them, and put them in her suitcase.  I was so proud of myself. After all, how many other mothers would do that?

She thanked me for the cards when she got back but asked, “Do you think next year you could mail them to me at camp instead?”  (A verse about “pride goeth before a fall” comes to mind.)

3. Slip cards into their backpacks.

Hallmark has a selection of cards just to encourage your kids.  They aren’t hard to find or make them yourself.

4.  Put notes in their lunchboxes.

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The neat thing about these is that they don’t have to be elaborate.  If you are like me, creative words and pithy sayings don’t come readily to me.  So, I get a little help.

Life Way Christian Book Store had a notepad of the Snoopy characters with words to encourage.  Just rip one out and stick it in their lunchboxes.

Hallmark had a book called “If You Love ’em, Bug ’em”.  These are in the shape of a ladybug with fun bug sayings like, “It really bugs me we can’t be together – have a great day.”

(P.S. got some similar notes for my hubs – but they’re a little more…. ummm …..flirtatious).

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5.  Stick a fun surprise in their lunchbox.

(My kids are so going to love their “Encourage”  chocolate bar surprise tomorrow.)

6.  Of course nothing beats hugs and words like, “I’m proud of you kiddo.”

My dad used to always say that.  Those would be the words I would need to encourage me and give me strength to finish my task.

So go out and be mom’s that encourage their kids.  After all, life can be a little overwhelming – even for a 4 year old!

Until next week,

Rebekah

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Labor Day: The Fruits of Our Labor

Daily Truth:  “You shall eat the fruit(s) of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.” Psalm 128:2

 

Fruits of Our LaborWe planted two apple trees in our backyard when our children were young.  The Red Delicious apple tree did not do very well but the Golden Delicious apple tree has provided fruit for twenty years.  Our children are now in their early twenties and we are still enjoying the fruit from this tree.

When our children were young they would help pick apples from our trees.  We would all then wash and peel them with our corer and peeler.

Applesauce, apple pies, apple crisp, apple butter and even dehydrated apples were made in those late summer days. Bees would be attracted to the screen outside the kitchen window as the aroma of cooking apples would waft out the window.

Growing apples or picking fruit from an orchard and then helping to cook the fruit brings Psalm 128:2 to life.  Children realize that the labor or work from their hands brings blessings as they enjoy the fruit of their labor.

Teachable moments are around us each day.  Use God’s World and daily life experiences to teach God’s Word.

Take Psalm 128:2 to the next level for your child by discussing how dad and mom labor for the family.  What “fruits” do they provide for the family?  With older children guide the conversation away from the literal “fruit” to abstract “fruit”.  Discuss what jobs they could do around the home to bless one another.

And now back to the literal “fruit” for recipes to cook with your children and make for your family.

Apple Recipes

Apple Pie

7 cups sliced apples

1 cup sugar

3 T. flour

1 t. (plus) cinnamon

½ t. nutmeg

1 ½ T. vinegar

Mix all ingredients in bowl before putting in pie crust.  Taste to see if it needs more sugar as some apples are very tart.  Put into pie crust and dot with butter before placing the top pie crust.  Seal and crimp the pie crusts together.  To glaze top crust mix some sugar with a little milk and spread over crust before adding the vent cuts.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Apple Butter

5 pints of chunky applesauce

½ cup red hots

4 cups sugar

¼ t. cloves

½ cup cider vinegar

Cook on low in Crock Pot for 12 to 14 hours or until thickened as desired.  Cool and place in freezer containers or may be canned at this point.

Enjoy the “fruits” of your labor.

Until the next “Truth” sharing moment.

Cathy Jo Johnson

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From Fear to Faith: “Fear Not” Scriptures

Daily Truth: “Fear not, for I am with thee”.  Isaiah 41:10

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One of my family’s favorite “fear not” passage is Psalm 56.

Last Wednesday night, our Pastor shared a portion of this chapter with us in church.  My hubs and I reminded our oldest about this “fear not” passage that night at home.

Thursday was the big test of faith vs. fear for our oldest.  She would have to board the bus to go to a game.  In tears, she told us she absolutely didn’t want to do it.

So, we promptly brought her to this “fear not” passage.

“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” Psalms 56:3

(This song goes great to “The Wheels on the Bus”.  An easy way for little guys to learn this verse.)

When we fear something, what do we often do?

Cry.

Mmmmm – God knew that too.

“Put my tears into Your bottle;  Are they not in Your book?”  Psalms 56:8

Our tears are so important to God that He collects them and puts them in a bottle.

Then the Psalmist repeats himself.

“In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Psalms 56:11

We like to rephrase the last part.

“What can___________do to me?”

Fill in the blank with your child’s fear (or yours for that matter).

Storms. People. Buses.  Darkness.  (All real fears of my children).

You get the idea.

Here are a few more of our favorite “fear not” verses.

“For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power.”  II Timothy 1:7

God doesn’t want us to fear, so He gives us the power to face our fear.

Fear not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee;”  Isaiah 41:10

“For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.” Isaiah 41:13

Once again a repeat.  However, don’t miss the beautiful picture here.  God holds our hand while we face our fears.

My youngest did that the other day.  He hates anything doctor which if you know my family you will appreciate the irony of that fear. So, I was prepared that the dentist would be a humdinger of a visit.  When the hygienist called my little man’s name. he looked at me, stretched his hand toward me,  and said, “Can you hold my hand?” You know what- he didn’t let go until he was out of that chair.

That’s what God does with us when we have to face our fears.  We look at Him with tears in our eyes, and ask Him, “Abba, Father, will you hold my hand?”  He doesn’t let go.

“Only be thou strong and very courageousJoshua 1:7

“The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”  Psalms 118:6

Psalms 23 is not only a good reminder of God’s provision, but also of His protection.

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”  Psalms 23:1

Can we not also say. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not fear.”

There are so many verses that deal with fear. These are just a few of our favorites.

So, what was the result of the bus?  Well, when we asked her how it went – “It was great mom.  I only wish you could have let me ride it home instead of having to go home with you.”

Sigh – I can’t win!

Until next week,

Rebekah

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Make This Year’s School Shoes Last a Lifetime

Daily Truth: Shoes “and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace” Ephesians 6:15

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Baby steps then toddler steps and before you know it your child is grown.  Each stage of growth means new shoes.

New shoes are almost always part of the items purchased for a new school year.  This year while buying school supplies, clothing and shoes make it a special time and also go out to lunch after shopping.

Bring up the verse from Ephesians 6 about shoes. Discuss how shoes are important to protect feet.  Discuss how different shoes are needed for various sports, gym class, and school. The correct type of shoe helps us to do our best.

In Ephesians 6:15 there are several words that may need explaination to the child.  The word “shod” means to bind on.  I grew up with horses so when I think of  the word “shod” I think of nailing on a horse’s shoe.  So “bind” would mean to tightly fasten to your feet. The word “preparation” means to be prepared.  The word “gospel” means the good news of Jesus Christ.  The word “peace” means the salvation we have through Jesus Christ. Sure there are other kinds of peace but true peace is only found in Jesus.

Help your child remember each day when he or she puts on those new shoes to also put on the shoes of peace from God’s Word.

The special shoes that God  teaches us about in Ephesians 6 are just a part of the entire armor of God.  To learn more about all of the armor of God read Ephesians 6:10-20.

God is so good to teach us His Word through things such as shoes in our every day life.   Take advantage of “teachable moments” and bring God’s Word alive to your child.

Until the next “Truth” telling moment,

Cathy Jo Johnson