Works for Me Wednesday - Scritpure Memorization Cards

We have been pretty faithful in our family devotional time, and recently have taken some time for Scripture Memorization with our kids.  Last year I was browsing Craigslist for some Bible curriculum and came across these cards and now we are using them in our memorization routine.

I think I paid around $1  for them!  Each card has a Bible Verse that starts with the corresponding letter.  Our family is doing one or two letters a week and we are now through letter H!  So in a few weeks time we have memorized 8 verses and will know 26 by the end of the set!  We are so excited and the kids are having a lot of fun.

These particular cards were published in 1975 as a part of the A beka curriculum.  You can order a set here or browse Craigslist and Yard Sales like I did. 

We have seen how an intentional devotional time has benefited our family and are pretty sure it will benefit you too!  It may not be for everyone...but these cards work for us, and they just might work for you too!  Happy Memorizing!


Disclaimer:  I do not have any affiliation with A beka.  I just really like their cards. 

Storms Are Coming...

The weather outside is pretty crazy tonight.  I am hopeful that these severe storms are a precursor to spring!  As a little girl, I loved to watch a storm come in.  The light thunder in the distance was ironically soothing and the rain on my window often put me to sleep.  Thing 1 and Thing 2 however do not share the same love of storms that I do.  Quite frankly, they are terrified especially when they arrive in the middle of the night.  Perhaps they will become accustomed to them as they grow older, but God love them, I am sure I will be up tonight with them until the storms pass.

Whenever I see a storm I am reminded of the story of Jesus calming the storm on his trip on the Sea of Galilee.  The others on the boat were frantic, yet He was as calm as a cucumber!  I hope that as my children deal with their fears of physical storms and the storms of life that they will take solace knowing that God is there and unwavering!  He is calm midst the traffic!  He is a strong and mighty oak that they can cling to.  My prayer is that our family will place our faith in Him through those storms!  I am curious what steps you take to ensure your children also learn to place their faith in Jesus Christ.  Be sure to share your insights with other Sallie*Moms!