PinFTW: Child Training Bible

From the second I saw this pin for the Child Training Bible, I knew it was a must-have for our family. What I didn't know, however, is how much it would be a must-have for mommy as well. This thoughtful Bible-centered guide for child discipline was created by a homeschooling mom of four in an effort to speak the words of truth to her own children. From what I can tell, her creation has been wildly popular. I see it popping up on pins, blogs, and Facebook almost every day.

I ordered the supplies needed to put this Bible together right away and got to work soon after it arrived. Not only has this project been helpful for me as a mom, it's been helpful for me as a Christian. Going through each area of discipline, highlighting and reading the related verses has been really enlightening. I've learned a lot of great verses and started thinking critically about how to apply some of the ones I already knew.  Putting the complete Training Bible together is simple, even for this non-crafter. All you have to do is follow the directions that come with the laminated reference cards, then highlight and post-it your heart out.

I would not only recommend this affordable, color-coded masterpiece to parents, but also to anyone who's looking for counsel within the Word of God. It's a very easy way to find scriptural direction easily to many areas of discipline - great for those just learning about the Bible and those who have read it cover to cover many times over. I encourage you to check it out and get started on your own. :)

Interested? 
Check out the Child Training Bible website by clicking here.
Link up with Child Training Bible on Facebook by clicking here.

These Bibles make great gifts - especially for new parents!!! If you've used one, I'd love to know what you think. Leave your feedback in the comment box below. Feel free to ask any questions as well and I'll do my best to answer. :)

(PS. I highly recommend ordering your highlighters and post-its from the Amazon links shown on the site - you need to make sure all of the colors match those on the laminated cards. The pew Bible shown is nice, too).

(PPS. This post is linked up with Jenny & Emily's PinFTW blog carnival at Mommin' it Up. Go check 'em out and see all that's Pinteresting today). 

What's holding you back?

I've been hearing about this Beth Moore lady for quite a few years, but I never imagined the Lord would use one of her books to change my life. If you haven't read any of Beth Moore's books, pick one...any one. You won't be disappointed. I love reading, I really do, but I prefer books that are quick, conversational, and filled with wit and substance. Beth's books are like that. She has an amazing gift of writing and teaching. She's the kind of person you'd love to have coffee and scones with and call your friend. 

About the same time I was trying to make a break from Corporate America, a friend of mine was pouring over Beth Moore's books and her Bible studies. I decided to check them out and found that Praying God's Word: Breaking Free from Spiritual Strongholds looked like the perfect book for this girl who who has had stronghold after stronghold for what seems like forever (one of my strongholds has been FOOD, shown stage right there, though I didn't realize it). 

I didn't know what "spiritual bondage" or "spiritual strongholds" were, not to mention that I had a bundle of them. I didn't realize that things I saw as "personality quirks" were really strongholds keeping me from Christ - fear, pride, bitterness, food, and addiction to name a few. This book is packed full of scripture and kept leading me back to God's Word; it showed me how to overcome these things through deep-seated prayer and the Word - thus drawing me closer to Him and helping me trust Him more. I recommend this book to ALL women, Christian or not, new believer, seasoned believer, questioning believer.... It's an excellent read and I wouldn't hesitate to say that it changed my life. 

Here it is on Amazon.

If you read it, let me know what you think.