Archive for March, 2010
Honor Tradition — Tell Bedtime Stories
The telling of bedtime stories is a time-honored tradition. There isn’t a child out there who doesn’t enjoy having his mother or father read to him before bedtime. It’s a way to stay close and connected to your children. It also tickles their imagination and their love for books and reading. Bedtime stories often inspire children to be creative as they grow up.
There are a lot of stories to choose from. Fairy tales and fables, and recently parents have taken to telling children’s bible stories. The Holy Bible is full of inspirational stories and great characters. If you want to emphasize on courage, tell the story about Daniel in the Lions’ Den. The story of Noah’s Ark points out that family should stay together despite adversities. Whatever virtue or moral value you want your child to learn, there’s a bible story that talks about it.
The Benefits of Bible Study
Whether they are King James Version Bibles or the NAS, we all possess at least one copy of God’s Word if we are a Christian. But just possessing one does not bring a Christian to maturity. It takes hard work and that means Bible study. For all the hard work, there are benefits in the end that far out way the cost. Benefits can be getting answers to life’s problems, building a foundation for an intimate prayer life with God, or defending the Christian faith, but the ultimate payoff reading Bible study guides is the knowledge leading to maturity and confidence as a Christian.
Lastly, how can we fulfill our true calling to be witnesses? Bible study is the only way Christians can defend the Christian faith properly. Just last week on a radio program I heard a woman who claimed to be a Christian try to defend “God hates divorce” and you could tell she was so ill-equipped to take on the Jewish host who claimed to know the Old Testament and referred to Moses’ Certificate of Divorcement. At that point, she could not respond properly due to her lack of knowledge of both the Old and New Testaments. I felt sorry for her because every time the host would respond she would be speechless.
Finding Inspiration For Life
Let’s face it; with all the temptations in our lives, it’s too easy to lose sight of our faith. Christians have endured for centuries keeping God close to their hearts, and it’s important to make the Lord part of our lives. There are a number of ways for even the busiest people to keep God closer to their hearts and in their minds. For example, keeping a good Christian book on hand, even if the chance to read it only happens once a day for a few minutes, is a great idea. Christian books can help reunite us with God when we feel listless and alone. While having an NAS Bible on hand is great, Christian books written by other Christians can provide a new perspective on our faith. It’s nice to be able to relate to another Christian’s feelings when needed.
You can find Christian books from most online stores, and even read reviews from other Christians. Borrowing books can also be a great way to engage your faith for people who are on a budget. You’ll also be able to discuss the book with your friends once you’ve read through it!