There have been some things, like kindness, that we as a family have been working on. This year for our vacation Scott was so wise and he printed out verse cards for us all to learn on our vacation. The boys were told that we all had to learn Colossians 3:12-14 by day 3 in order to watch TV or eat. That was motivation for sure! It always amazes me how fast kids can memorize. I think they had it 2 hours into our trip. For Davis, I have learned that the best way is to read it to him several times a day. By the 3rd or 4th time, we make it a game and I have him start filling in the blanks. Before I know it, he is reciting whole sentences. By day 3 he had it down. Here he is saying his verses.
(to listen, pause the music at the bottom of the page)
Therefore as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues, put on love which binds us all together in perfect unity.
3 comments:
Love this!! Davis is such a sweetie! And what a great idea to have everyone learn a verse while on vacation!
Scott's years of Wilderness training have paid off for your family. Maybe they ought to use his motivation instead of a T-shirt at the end of the week. They'll never forget that vacation!
kelly,
i love it!!! such a great reminder of what their little sponge minds are capable of when we challenge them! very encouraging,
jenni blodgett
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