To equip you to study or teach God’s Word…
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin- You CAN study God’s Word for yourself! This book will equip you to do that.
Teach Equip – Their podcast is becoming a favorite! If you want to know how to teach God’s Word their podcast and other resources will be a HUGE help.
Empowered and Equipped by Julia Higgins- A book written for the everyday woman to be able to teach God’s Word in her local church.
Group Discussion Toolkit– If you experience awkward silences or one person who takes over during Bible study discussions, this resource is for you! (This is an affiliate link, so if you purchase through my link, I’ll get a portion of the sales!)
For My Kids…
The Biggest Story and The Biggest Story ABC by Kevin DeYoung- These books teach how the Bible is one big narrative. I think it’s good for us adults to learn about/remember too!
God’s Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell- This book beautifully shares the Gospel and the diversity of God’s Kingdom in a way that children can understand. My kids love it!
Kaleidoscope Bibles- These are children’s Bibles written at an elementary-age reading level. They’re working through these, one-two books of the Bible at a time. We have several of these (Acts, John, Judges/Ruth, Proverbs, etc.), & love them!
Ultimately…
The Bible– God’s Word should be our FIRST resource, and the rest of these secondary. Our time is limited, so make time for God’s Word above all else. Then, if time allows, these other resources can be a great supplement. All other resources will fall short in some way. Only the Bible is inerrant and infallible. Studying the Bible gives us eyes and ears to discern what’s good (& not good) from other resources.
The Local Church- This is God’s good gift to us. It gives us community to live out the “one anothers” in Scripture. It gives us a place to hear teaching of the Word and sing corporately with other believers. It gives us people to come alongside us in the joys and trials of life (& we come alongside them). It gives us avenues to serve God, his people, and the world around us… and so much more!
Also…
Snow days. Diet Dr Peppers. Ice cream. Gamecock football.
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