Hide It in Your Heart : Creative Ways for Families to Explore God's Word

by GAITHER, GLORIADOBSON, SHIRLEY

• ISBN13: 9781590525098
• ISBN10: 1590525094
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-07-13
• Publisher: Multnomah Books

Summary

Learning God's Word Is Fun for Everyone! Don't watch the kids' eyes cloud over by setting a Bible in front of them. Instead, give kids ages four to eighty-four a game, craft materials, or food, and they'll light up with excitement! Hide It in Your Heart is your tool for ensuring God's Word becomes an essential part of everyday life and the foundation upon which your family thrives. From interesting dramas to creating crafts and making recipes, this collection of great activities makes learning Scripture engaging and memorable for the whole family! Incorporate these ideas into family nights, or take the book along on weekend getaways and campouts. Entertain the neighbors, surprise your Sunday school class, or spice up Vacation Bible School. The possibilities are endless!

Author Biography

Gloria Gaither

Gloria Gaither is a many-faceted communicator—speaker, teacher, award-winning lyricist, recording artist, and performer. She is also the author of numerous books and magazine articles. She and her husband, Bill, also have their own magazine, Homecoming. Gloria and Bill are the parents of three grown children and the grandparents of five.

Shirley Dobson

Shirley Dobson is chairwoman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force and a member of the Focus on the Family board of directors. An award-winning author of several books, Mrs. Dobson is recognized for her contributions to women’s concerns, Christian organizations, and the institution of the family. Shirley and James Dobson have two grown children.

Table of Contents

A Word from Gloria Gaither	8	(4)
A Word from Shirley Dobson	12	(4)
God's Instructions for Life	16	(18)
Communion in the Community	18	(2)
The Ten Commandments	20	(2)
A 1, and a 2, and a 3!	22	(2)
Keeping God's Day Holy	24	(2)
The ``Promise'' Commandment	26	(2)
Pure Gold!	28	(2)
Draw a Commandment	30	(2)
A Chain of Commands	32	(2)
Mining God's Word for Its Treasures	34	(16)
The Basics of the Bible	36	(2)
A Look Into Literature	38	(2)
Sixty-Six Books, One Cover	40	(2)
What Version Is It?	42	(2)
Bible Scramble	44	(2)
Who Wrote It...To You?	46	(2)
``Who Said It?'' Bingo	48	(2)
An Amazing Invitation	50	(10)
Love the Lord with All Your Heart	52	(2)
The Transformed Life	54	(2)
Let the ``Life Saver'' Save Your Life---for Eternity	56	(2)
A Growth Chart for the Heart	58	(2)
Reverence for God	60	(8)
What's in a Name?	62	(2)
Gifts That Honor God and Others	64	(2)
Honoring God's Book	66	(2)
Memory Strrretchers!	68	(12)
Daily Fun with God's Word, by Cheri Steinbrinck	70	(2)
``Lord, Make Me Clean''	72	(2)
A Little Friendly Competition	74	(2)
Alphabetical Bible Collection	76	(2)
Medicine for a Healthy Spirit	78	(2)
Diggin Deuteronomy	80	(16)
When You Lie Down	82	(2)
Promise Pillow	84	(2)
Angel Watch	86	(2)
When You Rise	88	(2)
Protection Against the Elements	90	(2)
Blessings Throughout Your Day	92	(2)
The Surprise Blessing	94	(2)
Family Blessing	96	(14)
Casting Out Fear	98	(2)
The Power of Fire	100	(2)
Being a Peacemaker	102	(2)
Thoughts to Consider	104	(2)
When the Going Gets Tough	106	(2)
Hang Your Prayers Up to Dry!	108	(2)
When You Sit at the Table	110	(12)
Holy Hors d'Oeuvres	112	(2)
Meals a la Scripture	114	(2)
Who Turned Out the Lights?	116	(2)
Let There Be Light---in Your Centerpiece	118	(2)
Building One Another Up	120	(2)
Bibliography	122	(2)
Acknowledgments	124