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NEW Parenting with Scripture Website!!

Trying again!  Everything is up and running correctly now and those of you signed up for my e-mail subscription feed should actually get this one!                         

I’m thrilled to finally announce the launch of my new professionally designed and customized website! 
www.parentingwithscripture.com

Feel free to head on over and browse around.  In addition to the content that was on the old site, you’ll see a video where I explain what teachable moments are as well as one where I walk you through a sample topic.  Also, don’t forget about the Downloads section.  It’s all free and much better organized in this new website format.  If your church, MOPS group, etc. is looking for a speaker, check out my Speaking section.  And as always, the best way to keep being encouraged to parent with Scripture on a regular basis is to sign up by e-mail for my weekly blog updates. 

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Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit – Ft. Worth, TX

For those of you are close enough to make a trip to Ft. Worth, TX between now and January 13, I highly recommend the Dead Sea Scroll exhibit!

In past blogs, I’ve mentioned the Seeds music with Scripture set to song.  While watching the informational video at the exhibit, I was almost brought to tears as the following verse that we learned this summer through one of the CDs was referenced…

For, “All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever.” 1 Peter 1:24-25

What an incredibly moving experience for our family to see tangible evidence of that truth through the faithful passing on of God’s Word through the centuries!

For what ages is the exhibit appropriate?
I’d say it depends on the child.  It took about 1 1/2 to 2 hours to go through the exhibit and our 2nd and 4th graders enjoyed it.  One caution is that they discourage touching any of the display cases because of the need to maintain climate control of these precious artifacts.  However, there are many ways they have made the exhibit child-friendly.  The area where you wait for the tour to start has several hands-on experiences to help kids understand the painstaking process of piecing together archeological finds.  The experience ends with a visit to a replica of a dig site from Qumran.  Kids get to dig for artifacts (all sorts of fun things are buried) using real tools and can keep a piece of genuine 2000 year old pottery when they find one (they are abundant!) that the Smithsonian Institute donated!  To help our children get more into the experience, we read the book recommended below the week prior to the visit.  Also, we made a binder with some of the fun and educational resources from the exhibit website.  My 4th grade daughter even thought of adding notebook paper and a pencil to her binder so that she could take notes and draw sketches during the tour.

Official website:  http://www.seethescrolls.com/

Educational resources including a word find and maze:
http://www.seethescrolls.com/educational-resources

This is a book that our family found helpful for giving background in a child-friendly way (and to help us parents who didn’t know much about this subject either!).  Be aware that the book is written from the Jewish standpoint.  However, it was a great basis of knowledge and then the exhibit perfectly filled in the Christian perspective.  (Click book to be linked to Amazon for more information.)

Replica of Qumran dig site…kid-friendly archeological digging experience!

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Parenting with Scripture – Mars Rover Landing!

Here’s a fabulous 9 minute clip to watch with your kids to share the historic event of the NASA rover landing on Mars!
This is one of those times when you can tell your children they will be telling their kids, “I remember when…”

http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/06/nasas-curiosity-mars-landing-successful-first-pictures-trickli/

Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 

Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

John 1:3
All things were made by Him. 

In this picture, you can see the shadow of the rover, Curiosity…

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Parenting with Scripture Podcast Interview

Thanks to my publisher’s media blitz for the re-release, my publicists have done an amazing job booking me on a number of radio interviews across the nation and Canada over the last several months.  This one is a podcast so it’s in a better format to share than the typical radio interview.  The link is below if you’d like to hear an overview of what teachable moments are, how to look for them in daily life, and how to tie in Scripture.  We also breezed through a number of topics from Parenting with Scripture.

http://debbiechavezshow.com/2012/07/09/7-9-2012-how-to-instill-godly-principles-in-your-children.aspx

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Parenting with Scripture Give-Away!

Thanks to all of you who passed shared my links with friends and family!
The winner for this give-away was selected by my publisher from new (since last Monday) followers of the blog/FB/Twitter.   And the winner is…

Lori Melton!!!

Hope all of you had a blessed Easter celebrating our Risen Savior!

 
 
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Downloads

The first two downloads were pulled from the updated version of Parenting with Scripture: A Topical
Guide for Teachable Moments.
Feel free to print these for easier reference.
The first one would be great to post where you can refer to it often.
At my house, that’s the fridge or my desk! 

15 Fabulous Verses to Memorize:
15 Fabulous Verses

Fun Scripture Memory Methods:
Fun Memorization

Bible Resource List:

Bible Resources

Preschool Boredom Busters:

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Proverbs 31:26 Wallpaper:1024×768, 1280×800, 1366×768, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1900×1200, 2560×1440, iPad, iPhone3G(S), iPhone4(S)        

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2 Timothy 3:16 Wallpaper:1024×768, 1280×800, 1366×768, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1900×1200, 2560×1440, iPad, iPhone3G(S), iPhone4(S)2tim-3-16_icon

Deuteronomy 32:2 Wallpaper:1024×768, 1280×800, 1366×768, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1900×1200, 2560×1440, iPad, iPhone3G(S), iPhone4(S)

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And the winner is….

Kaye Birdsell!  Congratulations!!!

There will be another drawing next Monday for another copy of Parenting with Scripture for any NEW people who sign up between now and then to follow my blog, FB, or Twitter.   So, if you have any friends and family who would enjoy following along and having a chance to win a free book, please let them know!

 
 
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Parenting with Scripture…Book Give-Away!

In appreciation of all of you who are following Parenting with Scripture through the blog, Facebook, or Twitter, Moody Publishers is giving away a free copy!  I will send the publisher your names and one of you will be selected at random.  The name of the winner will be posted as soon as I hear…stay tuned!

 
 
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Reviews

*Reviews are of the updated 2012 version

Review by Barbara at http://mommylife.net/reviews/2012/04/parenting-with-scripture.html

This book should be in every family’s library – it’s just that good. Parenting with Scripture is not a book you read just once, but one that you will turn to many, many times in your parenting journey. Look up a topic for a list of pertinent verses, discussion and parenting tips.  As time goes by, you will absorb these and they will become part of who you are as a parent.  (See link for more.)

Posted on DianaHarper.net and the Net Galley FB page:

“There is no manual for raising children!” Actually, there is – the Bible. How do you make it practical for children? I recently read Parenting with Scripture: A Topical Guide for Teachable Moments, by Kara Durbin. Ms. Durbin begins with explaining, and giving examples of teachable moments. The topic section is my favorite. After defining the topic, she lists several verses/passages. These could be used for copywork or memorization. Each topic has a list of discussion questions. So now you have discussed the topic. What does it look like “in real life?” That’s where “Take Action” comes in. Her book also contains 15 fabulous verses to memorize with your child, and a cross-reference index. This book is a great way to begin using the manual given for raising children – the Bible.

Posted by Megan Taylor at http://hopintomyworld.blogspot.com/2012/03/parenting-with-scripture-by-kara-durbin.html

I love books that help me learn to better bring my children up to know and love God and to obey and love His Word.  This book is a great tool to help you guide your child through those teachable moments where you can show your child the application of God’s Word.  The book is laid out in a user-friendly manner so you can find the topic that your child is struggling with and then choose a verse out of the list of scriptures that applies to those certain behaviors.  There are at least 15 for each behavior, ranging from the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, all the way to the Fruit of the Spirit.  I think that what will best work for me and my children (3 years and 1 year) is to have them memorize a verse with me and then look for applications to that verse throughout the week or weeks that we focus specifically on that verse.
This book is going to be a wonderful tool for me over the years.  I know I’m just now hitting some of those milestones but even the choice to throw a fit or to choose a cheerful heart is one that we can most certainly relate to, among others.  This would be a great Mother’s Day gift for a young mom.  There have been so many times that I’ve needed just a little bit of guidance in order to frame my heart to address the big issue of a situation and this book is it.  I love how Kara says that it’s okay to use her book for the Scripture (and that she doesn’t take it out of context and lets you know if it’s part of a bigger story than just a Proverbs), but she says to make sure that your children see you reading the Bible so when you are discussing it, use your Bible or theirs.  I also liked her idea of giving your child a Bible and underlining the verses in it that they have memorized.  She said she did it when she was younger and it has become a priceless treasure for her.  I know my oldest son would love that.  Plus it gets him familiar with the Bible passages.  So  if you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift, grab this book!
Posted by Sarah Inserra:This review will be on my blog http://sarahereads.wordpress.com/ and on goodreads immediately and indefinitely.

Basically, this title says it all. This book is a parenting guide that uses the Bible as a teaching tool. I found it very interesting and useful. The author, Kara Durbin, goes over some of the ways she has used the Bible, even when her kids were very young, to teach them what the Bible teaches on different topics, not just about right and wrong. Kara even uses a passage from Deuteronomy to explain what teachable moments are; anytime you and your child are together.

What I found the most useful, was the way the book is set up. This is a book you will use on a daily basis if you have kids, long after you have finished reading it. After you read the intro and the teachable moments chapter, Kara lists 15 fabulous verses to memorize, they cover a broad array of topics that you may need/want to use when teaching your kids on a regular day, such as; Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.—EPHESIANS 6:1. Kara even gives some methods to help both you and your kids memorize the scripture verses, breaking it down by age. Kara also talks a bit about praying and how to pray with your children.

But, the best chapter, in my opinion, is the Topics chapter. In this chapter Kara lists almost anything you can think of that you may need to parent a child on, for example, anger, in alphabetical order, like a dictionary. First, she gives the definition of the word, then she lists verses where anger is discussed in the Bible, and lastly she has some discussion questions to use with your kids and a take action part that gives some real life reinforcement activities you can use.

I know that this will be a book that I will use when I have kids. It is a great tool if you want to teach your kids how to interact with the Bible in their daily lives and what the Bible teaches us about almost everything under the sun.

I highly recommend this book to parents, Sunday school teachers, or even to teachers at a private school where you can talk about the Bible.

Posted by Ginny Blankenship:

This book has become indispensable in my house! We have tried for several years to connect God’s word to behaviours we exhibit, both good and bad. That means a lot of time looking up verses and a lot of times I say “God tells us in His word…….” but I can’t remember the exact verse. This book makes it quick and easy to find verses that relate to everything from sharing, to anger, to compassion, to honesty, to so much more!

Before you start thinking this is just a compilation of Bible verses, let me fill you in. Each quality includes a definition to begin with so that you and your children really know what the word means. This is especially important for little kids. Then there are several Bible verses that include the quality. This is followed by a few discussion questions and then a Take Action section that encourages you to do something with what you have learned. Then there are parenting tips for both young and older children. This is followed by a listing of any related topics that are also in the book so you can cross reference them.

The design of the book lends itself to topical family Bible studies. We used the Family Character Assessment from We Choose Virtue  to identify our weak spots and started studying from there using this book as a resource. It has really helped me to lead my children and myself towards more biblical behavior.

This review was published on www.caryplunkett.com on April 9, 2012:

I love this book.  I don’t like very many parenting books because they can be such a beat down but this book is so refreshing.  Perhaps because it uses the Bible instead of quotes from famous parents.  There are so many reasons I love this book.

First up, it is topic based, alphabetically so if you are in frantic state needing assurance immediately you can quickly locate the chapter on, say, “Stress.”  The first page of each chapter starts with a definition of the word then followed by the quoted scripture.  The second page has discussion points, take action suggestions, a parenting tip, and ending with related topics if you need to read more.

The second part of this book I love is what comes after the topics:  Scripture Appendix, giving you a quick list of Be Attitudes, 10 Commandments, etc; 15 Fabulous Verses to Memorize, memorization methods for all ages of children, and how to pray scripture for your children.

This book should be on every parent’s bookshelf!  So go visit the publisher’s website and buy your copy today.
Thank you to Moody Publishers for a complementary copy of this book.

Review by http://jesusbookgirl.blogspot.com/2012/04/parenting-with-scripture.html

Parenting with Scripture is literally the best way to describe this book. Ms. Durbin takes scripture and teachable moments for parents to use as a reference.  She does a great job at using situations that could come up in a child’s life and using verses to help guide the child on his/her path of faith. She recommends that parents use this for children two years old and up.  Heck I’m sure that if I gave my mom this book she would use it for me 🙂

Ok I’ll admit, upon first starting to read this book, I felt an immense amount of guilt.  I was thinking my goodness I’m an educator and I haven’t thought of using scripture to teach my kids in moments that they need it most. Thank goodness Kara Durbin thought to write a book for parents, because I don’t think I would have thought of this on my own.  I’m not very good at memorization, so having scripture at the tip of my fingers when a teachable moment occurs is great.  This book is a great reference book, read it through once, but always have it on hand for that moment you need a verse to help you parent your child in a Godly way.  I should note that there is a section of verses that Ms. Durbin highly encourages the reader to memorize.  I plan on do that!  So if you’re a parent of a two year old or a sixty-three year old pick this book up. *This book was given to me via netgalley for my honest opinion and I honestly did.

 
 
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Parenting with Scripture – Updated Version Released Today!

It’s not an April Fool’s!  The updated version of Parenting with Scripture is officially available today in paperback and e-versions!

 
 
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