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Here’s to navigating faith with your kids

June 14, 2017 by Kristin 25 Comments

I can use all the help I can get raising my kids to know and love Jesus. That’s why I’m glad to have resources from fellow moms to help me navigate faith with my kids.

Susan Shipe recently self-published a valuable resource that helps parents and kids learn about Jesus. She specifically highlights His commands and character in “52 Commands of Jesus for Children,” which also includes coloring pages with each weekly devotion. As an extra treat, Susan provides extra coloring pages as free downloads at her site.

About the book

This book is a 52-week devotion-journal for parents to use with their children. Each week teaches a command and character quality. Parents, use the scriptures and the questions to probe the deep things with your children, in your own style and convictions. All scripture is taken from the New Living Translation and most of the scriptures are quotes from Jesus Christ Himself.

About the author

As an 8 year old, Susan Chamberlain Shipe and her neighborhood friend wrote, edited, published, and distributed The Manor News. Things have changed since publishing with the five and dime stamp lettering set, but she’s still a writer. Today, Susan enjoys blogging and writing short devotions and short stories from her empty-nest home in the Appalachian Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, which she shares with her husband of 30-plus years, Lowell, and their beloved dog, Sam. Susan can be found musing several times a week at hopehearthome.com.

Giveaway

And Susan has graciously agreed to give away a copy to one of you! If you’re interested in entering to win, just leave a comment below about how you have helped your kids (or kids in your life) navigate faith. Resources and tips are welcomed. I’ll randomly choose a winner on Tuesday, June 20.

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I received a free copy of this book in exchange for being on the launch team. 

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Comments

  1. Michele Morin says

    June 14, 2017 at 6:48 am

    I am in awe of this woman! Thanks for sharing her work here as well as some of her story — and thanks, Kristin, for your faithfulness in this space!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      June 14, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      She’s a good one. 🙂 Thanks for your faithfulness here, Michele!

      Reply
  2. Sarah Geringer says

    June 14, 2017 at 7:08 am

    Hi Kristin. I received the same package from Susan. Isn’t she generous and talented? I’m doing a post on this next week. Blessings to you and your family!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      June 14, 2017 at 1:15 pm

      Yes, I second that! Thanks for being here, Sarah!

      Reply
  3. Sarah Koontz says

    June 14, 2017 at 7:49 am

    I’m so happy to know about this resource! I help my kids in their faith by being available and asking questions. My kids have lots of biblical instruction through their school and church, so I just always talk them through what they’ve learnt and try to spot any areas they need more help with.

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    • Kristin says

      June 14, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      Yes, being available is so important, Sarah! Thanks for being here!

      Reply
  4. Susan Shipe says

    June 14, 2017 at 8:02 am

    Be still my heart. Thank you, Kristin, for being a part of this important book launch. I want so much for our kids and grandkids to know TRUTH!!! And TRUTH only comes from ONE. xoxoxo

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    • Kristin says

      June 14, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks for taking the time to help families in this way. xo

      Reply
  5. Tara says

    June 14, 2017 at 8:51 am

    Excited for Susan and this book. What a great resource for families!

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    • Kristin says

      June 14, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      I pretty much want to be like Susan when I grow up! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Mary says

    June 14, 2017 at 9:18 am

    This sounds so neat! Whether it is books, music, friends, activities…I try to surround my kids as much as possible with godly influences.

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    • Kristin says

      June 14, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      Yes, me too, Mary!

      Reply
  7. leah says

    June 14, 2017 at 10:58 am

    yay! what a fabulous idea! it fits right in with a book about teaching in the church I recently read twice because it was packed full of ideas and insights and I’m even getting ready to review. Currently I facilitate adult SS at my church, but in previous lives I’ve taught every age (after telling the VBS director “please, no one under 3rd grade,” even a mixed-age VBS group that included 4 and 5 year olds a few years ago), but middle school’s prolly my fave. Back later!

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    • Kristin says

      June 14, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      A sermon series at Susan’s church inspired this devotional. I’m glad you’re here faithfully, Leah!

      Reply
  8. Jennie says

    June 14, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    This looks like a wonderful teaching resource to point our children to God!

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    • Kristin says

      June 14, 2017 at 1:10 pm

      Yes, indeed! I’m glad you’re here, Jennie!

      Reply
  9. Becky Hastings says

    June 14, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    I can’t wait to get started on my copy! Kids get out of school tomorrow and it’s first on the list!

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    • Kristin says

      June 14, 2017 at 1:09 pm

      Hooray for summer! 🙂 Hope y’all enjoy it too, Becky!

      Reply
  10. Vanessa mcneely says

    June 14, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    We incorporate how God made things like the animals and us, rainbows, clouds, etc in our everyday life.

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    • Kristin says

      June 14, 2017 at 7:54 pm

      Us too! That’s one reason I love the kids’ classical curriculum at school.

      Reply
  11. Mandy Hughes says

    June 15, 2017 at 7:17 am

    So glad you shared this with us, Kristin! Susan is amazing and I’m excited to see how the devotional will impact the lives of families. 🙂

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    • Kristin says

      June 15, 2017 at 11:09 am

      Thanks for being here, Mandy!

      Reply
  12. Maree Dee says

    June 15, 2017 at 11:44 pm

    Wish I had a few kids. I will have to wait for grandkids. Looks great. Thank you for the linkup.

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    • Kristin says

      June 16, 2017 at 8:26 am

      Thanks for being here, Maree!

      Reply

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