This Summer, Choose to Read, Write, Type, and Talk in a Meaningful Way
During summer, I welcome plenty of unstructured time for my kids to experience boredom and the priceless creative projects that stem from it. Summer break provides the sweet spot: the chance to pursue passions and learn life skills without totally losing sight of academic skills from the school year. Without the daily burden of homework or busyness of school-year activities, we can couple the lazy days of summer with simple ways to keep our hands, minds, and hearts active . One life skill that my four kids and I are focusing on during our down time this summer is interacting with the Bible. As a Christian, it is part of my daily routine to spend some time with God, meditating on his Word and delighting in Him. That could look like listening to my audio book Bible or a sermon while I run, singing a worship song or praying while I fold laundry, or discussing and memorizing scripture with friends. I find it’s a healthy way to navigate life, so I’d love for my children to develop their own...