James 1:19

One of our family goals this year is to teach Katelyn Bible verses.  In December she memorized John 3:16 and our first verse for the new year is James 1:19.  At the beginning of January we started memorizing the verse and she had it down within the week, I just didn't post it. Here is her translation (we usually have to adjust the verse a little so that she understands the words/meaning of the verse so that we can use it while disciplining: "You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to get mad." - James 1:19  You can imagine that we use that verse often enough when she gets frustrated and wants to get mad when she can't do something herself or she wants a toy that a friend has. We also try to teach her to be quick to listen, i.e.- obey mommy/daddy the first time! I can't think of a better tool than the Bible to train Katelyn to make good choices and about our Father's love!


Her new verse that we are working on is: "I can do all things through God who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13