As They Sit and Stand: A Resource and Guide for Teaching Your Children the Bible - Paperback

by Nathan Halydier (Illustrator), Dara Halydier (Author)

God's gives us a mandate in Scripture to teach His word to our children. By learning the word of God, we meet the Writer - our God and King! How do you go about teaching this book to your children? Is church attendance enough? Even if you don't have a college degree, speak Greek, or understand all of the Bible yourself, you can teach the Bible to your children. As They Sit and Stand explains why you should teach this most holy book to your children and how children learn at different stages. It offers loads of ideas and resources for teaching children of all different ages. Each chapter includes ideas for teaching the Bible stories, Bible memorization, prayer, family devotions, service projects, and Biblical discipline to each age group. The appendix is extensive and gives resource suggestions for each age and by topic. Whether you have 15 minutes or an hour a day, you will find activities for teaching your child about the Bible.

Author Biography

Dara Halydier is the president of Abiding Truth Ministry, Inc., a non-profit group dedicated to mentoring, teaching, and training young adults and families about God's Word. She is the author of Practical Proverbs for Younger Students and Practical Proverbs for Older Students. Dara homeschooled her own five boys for 21 years as she supported her husband who was a church administrator. She has taught Bible studies to groups of all ages and has been a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers, Inc.) mentor. Dara overcame a past of shame and abuse and physical disabilities and learned to dance before her King. She loves chocolate, walks with her husband, sunsets, and books.