The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina Griffin

God has always had a plan to redeem humanity, and you can read all about it in the Bible! The Word of God is a beautiful and continuous story that begins in the Garden of Eden and culminates with the prophetic return of Christ. This singular storyline is often misunderstood when the Bible is broken up into tiny, separate stories. This confusion is a mess that Marian Jordan Ellis has sought to clarify and make easier for the believer to understand. In her devotional, Garden to Garden: Through the Bible from Eden to Eternal Paradise, she beautifully takes readers on a 30-day journey that explains how each piece of the Bible fits together to form a beautiful portrait of God’s redemption story. Marian was inspired to write this devotional after seeing so many new Christians struggle with the enormity and perceived complexity of studying the Bible.

TAKEAWAYS

Those who weren’t raised in the church may feel overwhelmed with the many stories in the Bible and therefore not read it

The Old Testament is full of promises and the New Testament fulfills those promises and also looks toward the future return of Christ

Garden to Garden: Through the Bible from Eden to Eternal Paradise is a great tool for introducing someone to the Bible’s continuous story

Even those who grew up in the church may misunderstand the Bible as a collection of totally separate, disjointed stories

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You’ve heard it said a thousand times: read your Bible! The question that many Christians may have, even after hearing this instruction from the pulpit repeatedly, is why? Susan Lim, a highly educated historian and writer, has the answer. We cannot be like Jesus if we don’t spend time with Him. We will never progress on our journey of sanctification - becoming more Christlike - if we don’t study His Word for ourselves. Susan decries the dangers of a results-driven society and why it’s so important to make the time to study Scripture, as it is the guiding light of the Christian life and the lens through which every believer should view the world. God will come through for you in ways you could never imagine! Susan also tackles pressing questions like: Is the Bible totally authoritative? What is a Biblical canon? And how can we read the Bible if we don’t understand everything in it?

TAKEAWAYS

The Holy Spirit will place questions on your heart as you read the Scriptures

It’s okay if you don’t understand 100 percent of what you’re reading all the time - God will help you and give you wisdom and understanding

Some people do not stop to ask themselves if the Bible is the authority in their lives until they are in crisis

The Bible is a comprehensive story that is meant to be read by everyone, not just academics

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Who is God? The nature and the character of God form the foundation of how we view Him, so it is integral that we, as Christians, understand what God says about Himself. Ava Pennington says that without understanding this, a Christian’s foundation is shaky and runs the risk of moving in the wrong direction. Ava is a Bible teacher, author, and speaker who has spent tremendous time studying the many names and attributes of God. She emphasizes studying who God says He is, not what the world says He is or who we think He should be. In her devotional, Reflections on the Name of God, she asks three key questions: what does God say about Himself, how do God’s attributes change our relationship with Him, and how does it change our relationships with other people?

TAKEAWAYS

We often approach God based on who we THINK He should be, not who He IS

When we use Jesus’s name in prayer, we should do so with the utmost reverence and respect

Why not take God at His own Word? He’s proven Himself faithful and true

Understand the tactics of the enemy, but more importantly, understand God’s perspective and His words

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Are you hitting the road this summer with your family? Have you thought about how traveling could bring you closer together as a family and deepen your relationship with the Lord? Taylor Johnson has created a vast wealth of resources for families that are perfect for vacationers and aim to do exactly that. From faith-filled travel devotionals to the ABCs of Biblical traits, Taylor offers countless options on her blog, Growing Kids for the Kingdom. Another key resource for parents? The Family Vacation Devotional: Keeping God First While On Vacation. This is a must-have for parents and kids planning on taking a trip together. Ponder God’s creation and keep your hearts focused on Him even as you are swept up in the excitement of experiencing new adventures!

TAKEAWAYS

Her daughter learned 30 Bible verses when she was three years old using Taylor’s initial book, A Heart Like Jesus, A-Z

Audiobooks or audio resources are a great, screen-free entertainment option for kids

Find family-friendly vacation destination ideas on Taylor’s blog like the Creation Museum, The Ark Encounter, and the Museum of the Bible

Taylor’s character calendars help kids learn different godly traits every month according to the seasons or holidays

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The adventures in Scripture take on a whole new life when you can step into the roles of famous Bible characters and envision the world as they saw it. Enter the ActorsBible, an incredible app that allows families to act out the stories in Scripture and bring them to life in the comfort of their homes! Co-founded by Ben and Felicita Myers, they created an experience that immerses users into a world of visual and musical adventure with 63 acts and 854 chronological scenes. The Myers have traveled around the world bringing the ActorsBible to life, and along with their talent and devotion to the Lord, they bring a host of travel advice for traveling internationally with kids. Having eight kids in tow, they give a ton of wisdom about balancing their passionate workflow with practical parenting while living on the road.

TAKEAWAYS

Less is more when packing to travel abroad and even throughout the states

Don’t ever hesitate to pack lots of snacks, and the Valco baby slim twin stroller is a must when traveling with young children

Long road trips are a great opportunity to listen to Scripture together as a family and discuss what you’ve learned

Download the ActorsBible app and give it a try with a free trial

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