Comments for Teach Kids The Bible Podcast http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog Get tips and ideas to impart Biblical principles into the lives of our children. We share Bible activities, lessons and craft ideas. We also discuss the ups and downs of raising Christian kids. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:25:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 Comment on Determined to Get Focused by Shannon Smith http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2008/determined-to-get-focused/#comment-6858 Shannon Smith Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:52:22 +0000 http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2008/determined-to-get-focused/#comment-6858 Amen to that! I've been feeling the same way lately. I need to get organized and come up with a plan. I feel I've neglected my spiritual duty as a parent to teach him and guide him. He loves reading the Bible and learning. So I need to take advantage of that by using it as more family time. Thanks for the reminder! Amen to that! I’ve been feeling the same way lately. I need to get organized and come up with a plan. I feel I’ve neglected my spiritual duty as a parent to teach him and guide him. He loves reading the Bible and learning. So I need to take advantage of that by using it as more family time. Thanks for the reminder!

]]> Comment on TKTB Revitalization in Progress by Angela http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2008/stranger-danger-on-my-own-blog/#comment-6304 Angela Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:34:40 +0000 http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2008/stranger-danger-on-my-own-blog/#comment-6304 Hi Chanda, I'm looking forward to some new podcasts from you...the ones I've heard have been very helpful and encouraging! Now that my kids are past the pre-school phase (4th grade and Kindergarten reader), I'm having a harder time finding something that fits in between the picture-books and reading long passages straight from the Bible, which can be hard for some kids to listen to and comprehend. I'll check out Kids Devotion Junction and stay subscribed to the podcast! Be blessed! Hi Chanda,

I’m looking forward to some new podcasts from you…the ones I’ve heard have been very helpful and encouraging!

Now that my kids are past the pre-school phase (4th grade and Kindergarten reader), I’m having a harder time finding something that fits in between the picture-books and reading long passages straight from the Bible, which can be hard for some kids to listen to and comprehend.

I’ll check out Kids Devotion Junction and stay subscribed to the podcast! Be blessed!

]]> Comment on TKTB Revitalization in Progress by Shannon Smith http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2008/stranger-danger-on-my-own-blog/#comment-6001 Shannon Smith Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:11:07 +0000 http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2008/stranger-danger-on-my-own-blog/#comment-6001 So glad to see you on your way back. You have been missed! So glad to see you on your way back. You have been missed!

]]> Comment on TKTB Revitalization in Progress by Rachael http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2008/stranger-danger-on-my-own-blog/#comment-5986 Rachael Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:31:10 +0000 http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2008/stranger-danger-on-my-own-blog/#comment-5986 I am excited about the podcast and will keep an eye or "ear" out for it. I am looking for ways to teach children the stories of the bible. One tool that has been a great success is "This Bible Talks!" for pre-readers - kindergarten - 1st graders. They listen, follow along and learn stories from the bible. It is a true gift that I have found so...I thought I would pass it along. I look forward to what you have to offer. Here are the details on the book: "This Bible Talks!" by Pamela Fischer. Narrated by Michael David McGuire. Here is the website where I ordered it: <a href="http://www.thisbibletalks.com " rel="nofollow">http://www.thisbibletalks.com </a> I am excited about the podcast and will keep an eye or “ear” out for it. I am looking for ways to teach children the stories of the bible.

One tool that has been a great success is “This Bible Talks!” for pre-readers - kindergarten - 1st graders. They listen, follow along and learn stories from the bible. It is a true gift that I have found so…I thought I would pass it along. I look forward to what you have to offer.

Here are the details on the book:
“This Bible Talks!” by Pamela Fischer. Narrated by Michael David McGuire. Here is the website where I ordered it: http://www.thisbibletalks.com

]]> Comment on Christian Families & Halloween by Erin http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2007/christian-families-halloween/#comment-3786 Erin Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:41:10 +0000 http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2007/christian-families-halloween/#comment-3786 Just to post an alternative view here: As an evangelical protestant, I DO celebrate halloween with my kids, and it has become for me one of the most spiritually rewarding times of the year after Easter and Christmas. Why do I celebrate it? I can't refuse to celebrate it because of any possible pagan origins, or I'd have to stop celebrating Christmas and Easter, too. Not to mention that the practice of reinterpreting pagan customs to speak the Truth of God is nothing new. Many of the practices God commanded for ancient Israel had previously existed in paganism. Temples, priests, priestly vestments, incense, animal sacrifices, harvest time as the lynchpin of festivals—these and other forms used in pagan worship systems found their counterpart in Israel’s worship system given by God (see http://www.wcg.org/lit/church/holidays/easter.htm for additional thoughts on this subject). The alternative reasoning is to avoid celebrating evil or the appearance of evil. But unlike many godly parents who have concluded that they cannot celebrate halloween due to the themes of witches, devils, ghosts, etc., I have come to the opposite conclusion. Indeed, I agree that the ways most cultures, including our own, typically celebrate this holiday do in fact openly promote death, devils, witches and flagrant "appearances of evil" (1 Thess. 5:22). But ironically, it is these very cultural celebrations that help point me to the importance of this holy-day. The world sees death and evil as realities and it not only addresses them, but it embraces them one day a year in an attempt to lessen its fear of them. As a Believer, it is not appropriate to hide my eyes and shield my mind from this. Instead, I have chosen to ask "What does Scripture teach us about death and evil?" "What does Christ's Kingdom have to offer to the world in relation to death and evil?" And, "Is this something to celebrate?" All Hallows' Eve for my family is a time to bring the themes of Christmas and Easter to their culmination, that Christ is the Light of the World who has overcome death, sin, and evil (the themes of the book of Revelation are quite appropriate in this regard). Connected to this is All Saints' Day, during which we focus on the fact that God's people are to reflect the Light of Christ in our lives, and that this is only possible due to God's grace. Finally, on All Souls' Day we observe that God's people are to share the Light of Christ with those who are still walking in darkness through our loving witness, both in word and deed; and that since we have no need to fear death, we can witness without fear. Regarding the cultural symbols of Halloween, we use them to enhance these themes. Decorations include a reaper in a cage (O Death, where is your victory? O Death, where is your sting?), skulls and skeletons (for the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life….), a graveyard with tombstones for "Death", "Sin" and "Evil" (evil/satan is represented by a dragon, as in revelation); candles and light to represent Christ's Light in the darkness; jack o'lanterns to represent the light of Christ shining through us; and we also learns about the saintly "cloud of witnesses" from scripture and church history so we can learn from their examples how to live holy lives. I prayed about this issue for 4 years before developing the holiday that I have for my family, and through it all God kept speaking His truth to me about these themes. I'm not saying I'm "right". I respect Believers who feel prayerfully led to take a different stance, and I respect all their reasons for that decision as I know they truly come from a desire to live holy lives sacrificed to God. I grew up being taught that halloween was inappropriate for Christians and am thoroughly familiar with the heart behind those teachings. But I am saying that there is more than one "Christian" response, and I'm excited to know that this is not only another way to discuss these important themes with my children, but also an alternative to relating to the non-believers around me. Grace and peace! Just to post an alternative view here: As an evangelical protestant, I DO celebrate halloween with my kids, and it has become for me one of the most spiritually rewarding times of the year after Easter and Christmas. Why do I celebrate it? I can’t refuse to celebrate it because of any possible pagan origins, or I’d have to stop celebrating Christmas and Easter, too. Not to mention that the practice of reinterpreting pagan customs to speak the Truth of God is nothing new. Many of the practices God commanded for ancient Israel had previously existed in paganism. Temples, priests, priestly vestments, incense, animal sacrifices, harvest time as the lynchpin of festivals—these and other forms used in pagan worship systems found their counterpart in Israel’s worship system given by God (see http://www.wcg.org/lit/church/holidays/easter.htm for additional thoughts on this subject). The alternative reasoning is to avoid celebrating evil or the appearance of evil. But unlike many godly parents who have concluded that they cannot celebrate halloween due to the themes of witches, devils, ghosts, etc., I have come to the opposite conclusion. Indeed, I agree that the ways most cultures, including our own, typically celebrate this holiday do in fact openly promote death, devils, witches and flagrant “appearances of evil” (1 Thess. 5:22). But ironically, it is these very cultural celebrations that help point me to the importance of this holy-day. The world sees death and evil as realities and it not only addresses them, but it embraces them one day a year in an attempt to lessen its fear of them. As a Believer, it is not appropriate to hide my eyes and shield my mind from this. Instead, I have chosen to ask “What does Scripture teach us about death and evil?” “What does Christ’s Kingdom have to offer to the world in relation to death and evil?” And, “Is this something to celebrate?” All Hallows’ Eve for my family is a time to bring the themes of Christmas and Easter to their culmination, that Christ is the Light of the World who has overcome death, sin, and evil (the themes of the book of Revelation are quite appropriate in this regard). Connected to this is All Saints’ Day, during which we focus on the fact that God’s people are to reflect the Light of Christ in our lives, and that this is only possible due to God’s grace. Finally, on All Souls’ Day we observe that God’s people are to share the Light of Christ with those who are still walking in darkness through our loving witness, both in word and deed; and that since we have no need to fear death, we can witness without fear. Regarding the cultural symbols of Halloween, we use them to enhance these themes. Decorations include a reaper in a cage (O Death, where is your victory? O Death, where is your sting?), skulls and skeletons (for the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life….), a graveyard with tombstones for “Death”, “Sin” and “Evil” (evil/satan is represented by a dragon, as in revelation); candles and light to represent Christ’s Light in the darkness; jack o’lanterns to represent the light of Christ shining through us; and we also learns about the saintly “cloud of witnesses” from scripture and church history so we can learn from their examples how to live holy lives. I prayed about this issue for 4 years before developing the holiday that I have for my family, and through it all God kept speaking His truth to me about these themes. I’m not saying I’m “right”. I respect Believers who feel prayerfully led to take a different stance, and I respect all their reasons for that decision as I know they truly come from a desire to live holy lives sacrificed to God. I grew up being taught that halloween was inappropriate for Christians and am thoroughly familiar with the heart behind those teachings. But I am saying that there is more than one “Christian” response, and I’m excited to know that this is not only another way to discuss these important themes with my children, but also an alternative to relating to the non-believers around me. Grace and peace!

]]> Comment on Everyday is a Day of Thanksgiving: Day 2 by Chanda http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2007/everyday-is-a-day-of-thanksgiving-day-2/#comment-2231 Chanda Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:53:39 +0000 http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2007/everyday-is-a-day-of-thanksgiving-day-2/#comment-2231 Hey Reuben! Thanks for sharing. It's always good to hear from you. Can't wait until you start having babies! Chanda Hey Reuben!

Thanks for sharing. It’s always good to hear from you.

Can’t wait until you start having babies!

Chanda

]]> Comment on Christians and Halloween - Part 2 by CooSee » Christians and Halloween - Part 2 http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2007/christians-and-halloween-part-2/#comment-2197 CooSee » Christians and Halloween - Part 2 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 03:44:10 +0000 http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2007/christians-and-halloween-part-2/#comment-2197 [...] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerptOn Halloween night our house is lit up with all the garage & porch lights on, and we hand out little bags of candy. In them we put a Bible track. I don’t allow my kids to wear “horror-type”, “ghoulish” costumes. … [...] […] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerptOn Halloween night our house is lit up with all the garage & porch lights on, and we hand out little bags of candy. In them we put a Bible track. I don’t allow my kids to wear “horror-type”, “ghoulish” costumes. … […]

]]> Comment on Everyday is a Day of Thanksgiving: Day 2 by Reuben http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2007/everyday-is-a-day-of-thanksgiving-day-2/#comment-2145 Reuben Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:33:05 +0000 http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2007/everyday-is-a-day-of-thanksgiving-day-2/#comment-2145 I am thankful for my Lord, Wife, Family, Friends and Health. I am thankful for all of the little things in life. I am also thankful for Chanda being obedient to God's for the gift that He has given you through this website... My wife and I do not have kids of our own, but through teaching children I am directly involved with kids. I know that "I am not supposed to talk religion" in the classroom but I can't be who I am if I didn't reference my God in some way, shape and form. I know that when the day comes and the Lord finds favor for us to have children, we will be ready!!! I am thankful for my Lord, Wife, Family, Friends and Health. I am thankful for all of the little things in life. I am also thankful for Chanda being obedient to God’s for the gift that He has given you through this website…
My wife and I do not have kids of our own, but through teaching children I am directly involved with kids. I know that “I am not supposed to talk religion” in the classroom but I can’t be who I am if I didn’t reference my God in some way, shape and form. I know that when the day comes and the Lord finds favor for us to have children, we will be ready!!!

]]> Comment on Christian Families & Halloween by Teach Kids The Bible Podcast » Blog Archive » Christians and Halloween - Part 2 http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2007/christian-families-halloween/#comment-1750 Teach Kids The Bible Podcast » Blog Archive » Christians and Halloween - Part 2 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:51:40 +0000 http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2007/christian-families-halloween/#comment-1750 [...] and Halloween - Part 2Christian Families & HalloweenEpisode 8: Karen & Kids Radio ShowThe Lord Is My ShepherdI’m In Awe!Help Me Spread The [...] […] and Halloween - Part 2Christian Families & HalloweenEpisode 8: Karen & Kids Radio ShowThe Lord Is My ShepherdI’m In Awe!Help Me Spread The […]

]]> Comment on Christian Families & Halloween by Chanda http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2007/christian-families-halloween/#comment-1748 Chanda Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:42:51 +0000 http://teachkidsthebible.com/blog/2007/christian-families-halloween/#comment-1748 Hi Minishorts, My post was not meant to be judgemental or criticize what others do. I'm just sharing my personal convictions about sending mixed messages to my children about this holiday. Please understand that I don't believe it's my way or the highway. God speaks to each one of us - and He may be saying something different to you and your family - some have shared that they have been called to evangelize on Halloween - and sharing the gospel is always a wonderful blessing! But our family will not be participating in the Halloween festivities. When it comes to Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus - without Santa Claus, but with the giving of gifts. Thanks for sharing your opinion - like I said, I love hearing what other Christian parents think. Hi Minishorts,

My post was not meant to be judgemental or criticize what others do. I’m just sharing my personal convictions about sending mixed messages to my children about this holiday.

Please understand that I don’t believe it’s my way or the highway. God speaks to each one of us - and He may be saying something different to you and your family - some have shared that they have been called to evangelize on Halloween - and sharing the gospel is always a wonderful blessing!

But our family will not be participating in the Halloween festivities.

When it comes to Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus - without Santa Claus, but with the giving of gifts.

Thanks for sharing your opinion - like I said, I love hearing what other Christian parents think.

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