Plus a Tommy Nelson Mommy Giveaway!
I can’t believe the summer is already over. We began our new homeschool year on Monday and are so excited for the year ahead. My sweet baby is a first grader this year. They always tell you that “time flies”, but you don’t ever realize it until that time already behind you.
To keep my girls from getting too ansty, we break up our mornings by venturing outdoors. I push my youngest in the stroller while my oldest rides her bike. Call it our “recess” if you will. We love our morning walks and I have found that my first grader watches the clock, anticipating the moment when the little hand reaches the ten.
“It’s ten o’clock”, she’ll say. “Time for our morning walk! Hey, that rhymes!”
I’m not kidding you, that is truly what she says.
Physical activity isn’t the only purpose of our neighborhood excursions. We also tie in learning as we stroll. We point out colors and shapes for my youngest while my oldest reads the street signs, blowing me away with just how smart she is.
When we received Nature Bible
Collecting leaves from different plants and trees opened up the opportunity for a discussion about our Creator and how He makes each one of us unique.
“Look at all these leaves,” I said. “See how each one looks different? In the same way Elohim makes each of us special in our own way.”
My oldest loves to be outside and was so happy when I told her that she actually got to bring her leaves inside the house. I came up with the idea to start a nature book, using our new collection. We took a sheet protector made to hold trading cards and inserted our leaves instead. Next we labeled each leaf, writing their names on blank address labels. My daughter studied them when we were done, and then we flipped the sheet over so we could still see the leaves but not the labels. She had so much fun trying to remember each leaf’s name, she asked when we could go out and collect more!
The Nature Bible also includes a full color, illustrated Bible timeline, a word dictionary, excerpts from scripture about creation, ideas on caring for creation, and Prayers for Our Planet. This International Children’s Bible has a soft cloth cover that zips closed, so you don’t even need a separate cover. The Nature Bible is larger than a pocket Bible, but compact enough for on the go. It fit perfectly in the pouch on the front of my daughter’s bike.
How about you? If you could take your Bible anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
Join the discussion in the comments section below and you’ll be entered to win your very own copy of the Nature Bible. Use the Rafflecopter to record your entry and to earn extra entries too. The giveaway ends Thursday, August 29th. One random winner will be chosen and emailed by Friday, Auguts 30th.
Until then, happy reading!
Yours in Messiah Yeshua,
S
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I received a copy of the Nature Bible through the Tommy Nelson Mommy Program. I was not asked to write a positive review. All views and opinions expressed are solely and completely my own. I received no compensation other than a copy of the Bible featured in this post, which is mine to keep. This post also contains affiliate links. To learn more please read my full policy.
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I would bring my bible on a backpacking/camping trip!
That’s a great one, Rachel! There’s nothing like enjoying our Creator’s Word in His Creation!
I would bring it to the beach! 🙂
The beach seems to be the number one pick, Lisa:)
Awesome Bible. I love to carry my Bible in my day to day bag so I have it anywhere!
Great idea, Beverly. It always comes in handy:)
I would bring my Bible to Tahiti 🙂
Sounds fun, Teresa:)
I would bring it to Rwanda. It has such a place in our familiy’s heart
I would take mine to the beach! 🙂
I love the beach too, Erin!
On the beach of a quiet island so I could relax and read with few distractions.
I would bring my Bible to Door County in WI. We love it there!
Never been there, Jeanne, but if that’s your place it must be great:)
I would love to read the bible on the beach in Hawaii. That is one place I would love to go to someday!
Ditto, Maryann!
I would take my Bible to a country whose never heard about Jesus, or seen a Bible before!
Love that answer, Amy:)
I would take my bible to Scotland!
Always wanted to go there, Melani!
I would take it hiking.
Another great one, Sara. Perfect for the fall weather:)
Somewhere really peaceful maybe a beach 🙂
I love it, Kayla!
My 6yo said she would bring it to China because a lot of the people there do not have a Bible, although they would keep it a secret because it is not okay to have it in some places.
Go whitewater rafting. Hopefully it will keep.
It would be Europe! I think it is such a beautfiul place with a variety of intersting cultures! Plus not to mention all the wonderful food! 🙂
Hawaii…I just love it there.