Summary: There's never been a more important time to be in God's Word. But I know so many of us struggle to make that a habit in our own lives and also to help our kids make it a habit in their own life. In this episode, we'll hear from Laura & Emily from Risen Motherhood as they share what it means to treasure God's Word.<br> Listen to the Podcast:<br> <br> You can find the notes for this episode down below.<br> <br> And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.<br> <br> <br> <br> Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer.<br> Links & Resources:<br> <br> Sign up to get notified when tickets go on sale for the 2021 Homemaking Ministries Online Conference<br> Get 20% off your first order (and free shipping) to get thicker healthier hair Nutrafol.com and use promo code HOME<br> Need help scheduling virtual doctor appointments? Check out plushcare.com/homemaking<br> <br> Why is it important for a mom to study God’s word?<br> <br> The Bible is how God speaks to us.<br> Right thinking leads to right living.<br> Growing in biblical literacy is how we grow in discernment.<br> Knowing who God is shapes where our identity is found.<br> We cannot pour into our children if we our well is empty.<br> <br> Two important notes:<br> <br> The local church is a great place to find support and learn to study the word of God.<br> Don’t confuse a devotional with a Bible Study. While devotionals are wonderful, we should prioritize studying God’s word for ourselves.<br> <br> Tips for getting in God’s word as a mom of young children<br> <br> Plow:<br> <br> Read one book of the Bible over and over for comprehension.<br> <br> You can start with any book of the Bible, but here are a few ideas to start with: Genesis,<br> John, Acts, 1 Peter, James<br> Free Audio Bibles: ESV app from Crossway, The Bible App<br> <br> <br> Read the entire Bible for comprehension.<br> <br> Reading Plans: The Bible Project, The Bible App, Read the Bible cover to cover, Chronological Bible, Navigators<br> Gospel-Themes: For a full list and further description, click here.<br> <br> <br> <br> Trowel:<br> <br> The Abide Method<br> <br> The Abide Method Tutorial on Risen Motherhood<br> Free Bible Study Worksheets from Risen Motherhood<br> Bible Gateway (Where to get text for scripture. Copy and paste then print on paper in a large, doubles paced font.)<br> Journaling Bible, ESV Study Bible, Pens<br> Other resources we use to study God’s word from Risen Motherhood<br> <br> <br> <br> Three steps to The Abide Method<br> <br> Observation: What does the text say?<br> Interpretation: What was the original context to the original audience?<br> Apply: What does this passage tell you about who God is? How does that transform your<br> life?<br> <br> Always open and close your time with prayer.<br> <br> Favorite prayer resources:<br> <br> Val Marie Paper Prayer Journal<br> Valley of Vision, A Book of Puritan Prayers<br> A blank notebook/journal
