Digging Deeper Kids: An Innovative Way to Reverse the Course of Bible Illiteracy among our Children

Last month I read a comment that broke my heart.  In response to The Scandal of Biblical Ignorance written by Dr. Al Mohler, a young mom pleaded for help.  I could hear her desperate cry as she asked for resources that would help her get her girls into the Word.

She acknowledged the grave consequences of a generation of people unfamiliar with the content of the Bible, and she realized that her own children were at risk.

Most of us can understand her dilemma.

We see what is happening in our current culture.  We are concerned for our children and grandchildren.

We pray for them; and rightly so.

But HOW can we EQUIP them for making right choices and decisions based upon Biblical principles as they sit in a classroom, hang out with their friends, or view any type of media?

We TEACH them to READ the BIBLE for THEMSELVES.

Yes, we live in a culture where the Word of God is easily accessible to many.  Most of our children have multiple copies of the Bible available in their own homes.  Many attend church regularly where they sit in Sunday School classes or hear sermons.  Some even listen to podcasts.  Others read devotionals or Christian- authored books.  These are all good things, but they are no substitute for PERSONAL BIBLE READING.

[tweetthis]Reading the Bible for oneself – engaging with Scripture WITH A PEN AND A NOTEBOOK – is quickly becoming a lost art.[/tweetthis]

That mama’s desperate plea echoed in my ears.

Other mama’s flashed through my mind.

…It is time to take a step; to reverse the course.

Today, I am beyond excited to share with you a resource that will help children learn to read the Bible for themselves; a step in reversing the course.

Last year I wrote a self-study course for adults on this same topic; engaging with God’s Word.  After experiencing the reality that children have this same need, the contents of the course were put together into a “KIDS” version.

In Digging Deeper Kids Methods, children are introduced to 9 different methods for engaging with the Word of God. Methods include: Praying the Scripture in Color, Verse Mapping, Scripture Journaling, A.K.A (Also Known As), and more.  Various methods geared toward different personalities and different moods.  Each one incorporating critical reading skills, a pen, and a notebook.

A second resource, Digging Deeper Kids Journaling Templates, includes 12 fill-in the blank (or box) templates including: 5 Ways to Meditate on a Verse of Scripture, People of the Bible, Sketch Notes, and Who? What? When? Where? Why?  This set is perfect for any child who might be intimidated by a blank page.  It can also be used as “training wheels” for the Digging Deeper Kids Methods.  Use the Journaling Templates first.  Then ease your children into the Methods.  Or intersperse the Journaling Templates to add variety.

Over the past month, I had the privilege of using 3 of the Digging Deeper Kids Methods as I worked with 4^th and 5^th grade girls at my church.

• I saw body language change from “I’d rather not be here” to “I can’t get enough.”
• I witnessed eagerness as girls walked in the door.
• I watched as girls sought out Scripture to engage with.
• I noticed 4^th and 5^th graders seeking for dictionaries and thesauruses in order to look up words from their passage.
• I delighted over girls, Bibles, pens, paper, and finished products.

With Digging Deeper Kids, Your Children/Grandchildren Will:

• Learn ways for reading the Bible independently
• Acquire reading and critical thinking skills
• Gain confidence and practical know-how
• Experience meaningful time with God through His Word
• Be able to read the Bible and reply, “This is what it actually says?”
• Develop skills for a life-time of engaging with God’s Word
• Truly know their Bible

So, what’s included in Digging Deeper Kids?

Digging Deeper Kids Methods

• Method Sheets for 9 different ways to engage with the Bible
• supporting material for 3 of the methods
• How to put together “Bible Study Baskets for Kids”
• 3 Bonus Material resources

Digging Deeper Kids Journaling Templates

• 12 Journaling Templates
  • Who? What? When? Where? Why?
  • Timeline
  • Sketch Notes
  • Scripture Analysis
  • Praying the Scripture in Color – Flower
  • Praying the Scripture in Color – Butterfly
  • People of the Bible
  • Lists
  • Compare and Contrast – Venn Diagram
  • Compare and Contrast – T-chart
  • K.A. (Also Known As)
  • 5 Ways to Meditate on a Verse of Scripture
• Freedom to print as many copies of any of the templates (for personal use) as you desire

Digging Deeper Kids BUNDLE

• Digging Deeper Kids Methods   …AND…
• Digging Deeper Kids Journaling Templates

I believe Digging Deeper Kids is a tool that will help equip our children and grandchildren to read the Bible for themselves.

I believe it, because I have seen the growth among a group of 4^th and 5^th grade girls.

I invite you to discover the Digging Deeper Kids difference for yourself.  Click the Buy it Now button for the option of your choice.

Digging Deeper Kids Methods – $7.50  (INTRODUCTORY PRICE THROUGH 8/1/16)

Digging Deeper Kids Journaling Templates – $12.50 (INTRODUCTORY PRICE THROUGH 8/1/16)

Digging Deeper Kids BUNDLE – $15.00 (INTRODUCTORY PRICE THROUGH 8/1/16)

All three of the above items are in PDF format.  Upon purchase, you will be provided with a link to download your files.