Welcome to Christian Homes and Families
But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.
1 Timothy 1:5 (NASB)
Mission Statement:
Christian Homes and Families strives to bring the holy Scriptures into the homes and hearts of God's children with age-appropriate and meaningful lessons and activities. Here, the words homes and families encompass people of all ages who fervently strive to become more like Jesus, our King and our Savior. This site is dedicated to the men and women who seek to establish homes and families rooted and grounded in the love of Jesus Christ. May all glory and honor go to Him.
Christian Homes and Families strives to bring the holy Scriptures into the homes and hearts of God's children with age-appropriate and meaningful lessons and activities. Here, the words homes and families encompass people of all ages who fervently strive to become more like Jesus, our King and our Savior. This site is dedicated to the men and women who seek to establish homes and families rooted and grounded in the love of Jesus Christ. May all glory and honor go to Him.
Navigating the Site
From the home page, you will be able to access a "tab" for Topical Studies, including:
*Footsteps of Jesus
*Water Lessons (with suggestions for lapbook creation)
*Thanksgiving
*Light Lessons
*Rock Lessons (with four individual lessons)
*The Way Lessons
Following the Topical studies, you'll be able to access Bible book categories as well as devotions, activities, and resources. For example, the books of the bible have been divided into the following categories:
Historical- Genesis thru Job
Wisdom- Psalms thru Song of Solomon
Prophets- Isaiah thru Malachi
Gospel- Matthew thru John
Acts and Epistles
Revelation
Some of these lessons have an asterisk ** next to them to denote that these are very visual lessons, often with a science experiment, object lesson, or activity built in. For some of the very visual lessons, there is also an accompanying coloring page on the subsequent tab.
From the activities tab, there is a subset tab for specific age groups:
Ages 4-9
Ages 10-12
Ages 13-15
Ages 16- 19
The resource tab includes a list of resources that accompany the activities.
Although each book of the Bible will list resources specific to that book, some general resources which will help as you study the Bible are listed below:
Science and the Bible, 30 Scientific Demonstrations Illustrating Scriptural Truths, Donald B. DeYoung, Baker Books, 1997, ISBN#0-8010-3023-4
DVD: Joe Average, 2008, wayofthemaster.com
This thought-provoking presentation helps people to realize their need for God.
Veggie Bible Dictionary, bigidea.com, 2005, ISBN 1-59145-252-X
This preteen dictionary uses Veggietale characters to help children connect with people, places, and terminology found in the Bible.
Bible Atlapedia, bigidea.com, 2006, ISBN 1-59145-447-6
This Bible atlas and encyclopedia covers the books of the Bible, a Biblical timelines, Biblical characters, Bible life and times, and Bible maps in a format designed to be attractive to younger learners.
The Student Bible Dictionary, barbourbooks.com, 2000, ISBN 978-57748-985-6
This resource appropriate for teens through adults uses photos, maps, Bible reference in its definition of words, people, places, and events.
The Victor Journey Through the Bible, V. Gilbert Beers, 1996, ISBN 1-56476-480-X
This survey through the Bible gives a basic overview of people, places, and events using photos, maps, Biblical and archaeological discoveries.
The book is organized into summary of major events found in Bible.
Reproducible Maps, Charts, Timelines, and Illustrations, 1989, ISBN 0-8307-1938-5
Nearly 300 pages of charts, graphs and illustrations that clearly explain crucial pacts, places, events and people from the pages of the Bible. Quotations taken from the NIV.
History
Collins, Steven M., The "Lost" Ten Tribes of Israel . . . Found!, 1992, 439 pages.
Collins, Steven M., Israel's Lost Empires, ISBN 0-9725849-1-9, 2002, 280 pages.
Collins, Steven M., The Origins and Empire of Ancient Israel, ISBN 0-9725849-0-0, 2002,280 pages.
Collins, Steven M., Parthia: The Forgotten Ancient Superpower and its Role in Biblical History, ISBN 0-9725849-2-7, 2004, 256 pages.
Collins, Steven M., Israel's Tribes Today, ISBN 0-9725849-3-5, 2005, 296 pages.
*Footsteps of Jesus
*Water Lessons (with suggestions for lapbook creation)
*Thanksgiving
*Light Lessons
*Rock Lessons (with four individual lessons)
*The Way Lessons
Following the Topical studies, you'll be able to access Bible book categories as well as devotions, activities, and resources. For example, the books of the bible have been divided into the following categories:
Historical- Genesis thru Job
Wisdom- Psalms thru Song of Solomon
Prophets- Isaiah thru Malachi
Gospel- Matthew thru John
Acts and Epistles
Revelation
Some of these lessons have an asterisk ** next to them to denote that these are very visual lessons, often with a science experiment, object lesson, or activity built in. For some of the very visual lessons, there is also an accompanying coloring page on the subsequent tab.
From the activities tab, there is a subset tab for specific age groups:
Ages 4-9
Ages 10-12
Ages 13-15
Ages 16- 19
The resource tab includes a list of resources that accompany the activities.
Although each book of the Bible will list resources specific to that book, some general resources which will help as you study the Bible are listed below:
Science and the Bible, 30 Scientific Demonstrations Illustrating Scriptural Truths, Donald B. DeYoung, Baker Books, 1997, ISBN#0-8010-3023-4
DVD: Joe Average, 2008, wayofthemaster.com
This thought-provoking presentation helps people to realize their need for God.
Veggie Bible Dictionary, bigidea.com, 2005, ISBN 1-59145-252-X
This preteen dictionary uses Veggietale characters to help children connect with people, places, and terminology found in the Bible.
Bible Atlapedia, bigidea.com, 2006, ISBN 1-59145-447-6
This Bible atlas and encyclopedia covers the books of the Bible, a Biblical timelines, Biblical characters, Bible life and times, and Bible maps in a format designed to be attractive to younger learners.
The Student Bible Dictionary, barbourbooks.com, 2000, ISBN 978-57748-985-6
This resource appropriate for teens through adults uses photos, maps, Bible reference in its definition of words, people, places, and events.
The Victor Journey Through the Bible, V. Gilbert Beers, 1996, ISBN 1-56476-480-X
This survey through the Bible gives a basic overview of people, places, and events using photos, maps, Biblical and archaeological discoveries.
The book is organized into summary of major events found in Bible.
Reproducible Maps, Charts, Timelines, and Illustrations, 1989, ISBN 0-8307-1938-5
Nearly 300 pages of charts, graphs and illustrations that clearly explain crucial pacts, places, events and people from the pages of the Bible. Quotations taken from the NIV.
History
Collins, Steven M., The "Lost" Ten Tribes of Israel . . . Found!, 1992, 439 pages.
Collins, Steven M., Israel's Lost Empires, ISBN 0-9725849-1-9, 2002, 280 pages.
Collins, Steven M., The Origins and Empire of Ancient Israel, ISBN 0-9725849-0-0, 2002,280 pages.
Collins, Steven M., Parthia: The Forgotten Ancient Superpower and its Role in Biblical History, ISBN 0-9725849-2-7, 2004, 256 pages.
Collins, Steven M., Israel's Tribes Today, ISBN 0-9725849-3-5, 2005, 296 pages.
About Us- Cynthia
I loved my third grade teacher, Miss Elizabeth Hageman. She was just about perfect, and I wanted to be just like her. By the time I was in sixth grade, I knew that I wanted to teach in a one-room school house in Western Nebraska. I even knew where I wanted to go to college - Chadron State College. When the time came to attend college, God had other plans for me, and those plans didn't include Chadron State College or a one-room school house. However, I did earn my teaching degree from Central University of Iowa, Pella, IA. I began teaching fourth grade in Hampton, in north central Iowa. Soon I married Ron and moved to St. Louis, continued teaching fourth grade in Affton, MO, and earned my masters degree in education. When we began our family, there was never any doubt that I was going to homeschool our children. So, I finally reached that sixth-grade goal of teaching in a one-room school house - my own! I thoroughly love teaching my children, instilling in them, first, a love for God as they learn about how important a relationship with Him is. They are growing. I am growing. We are doing it together. It is my prayer that my love for Jesus Christ and for teaching and for children comes through these pages loud and clear. I hope you are blessed by this website. ~ Cynthia
About Us- Diane
Though I officially "retired" from public school teaching this past May, my life continues to be productive as evidenced by my every growing and changing to-do lists. (Notice the plural on lists?) My desire in my retirement is to be more intentional in my bible study and meditation on His word, as well as on my writing.
Our family has grown in the past two years- we welcomed Sarah and her son, Jace, as well as our new granddaughter, Eden. Our other grandchildren, Gavin and Brooke, are growing up so fast and keep busy with, respectively, sports and dancing.
Cynthia and I have spent some time studying together, but have not worked on any projects lately. I have a strong feeling that's about to change, though. I can hear Cynthia's wheels going as I write! Whatever work we feel led to pursue, our hope and prayer will continue to be that this site will provide you with lessons, devotions, and resources to grow you and your family in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
~ Diane
Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.
John 15:9 (NASB)
About Us- Diane
Though I officially "retired" from public school teaching this past May, my life continues to be productive as evidenced by my every growing and changing to-do lists. (Notice the plural on lists?) My desire in my retirement is to be more intentional in my bible study and meditation on His word, as well as on my writing.
Our family has grown in the past two years- we welcomed Sarah and her son, Jace, as well as our new granddaughter, Eden. Our other grandchildren, Gavin and Brooke, are growing up so fast and keep busy with, respectively, sports and dancing.
Cynthia and I have spent some time studying together, but have not worked on any projects lately. I have a strong feeling that's about to change, though. I can hear Cynthia's wheels going as I write! Whatever work we feel led to pursue, our hope and prayer will continue to be that this site will provide you with lessons, devotions, and resources to grow you and your family in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
~ Diane
Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.
John 15:9 (NASB)