Welcome to the fifth month of Family Formation FOUNDATIONS! 

Last month we spent a lot of time looking at God’s Words to us in the Bible and we hope that time was fruitful for your family.   Reading God’s word is one of those non-negotiable essentials of the Christian life.  If you’re not doing it, at least occasionally, you’re really missing out. And really, there are so many easy ways to get started! 

You absolutely do not need to be any kind of scholar to read the Bible. Family life is kind of the best because it gives you a legitimate excuse to read the story versions of scripture in Children’s Bibles.  I have some favorites, but any of them will give your family a basic overview of the Bible – kind of a Greatest Hits version.  From there, challenge yourself or your family to read the Gospels, read the Sunday readings, just pick and choose whichever books are of interest – and above all, be sure to ask God to speak to your heart as you read.  He’s going to make some of those words stick so it’s easier and more fruitful when you are ready to go deeper.

This month is all about the Holy Spirit – the true author of all that scripture, and actually, the one who is going to inspire you to read, and the One who will help you “get something out of that reading,” so we’re excited, this month, to help your family learn more about Him!

Preschoolers (week 3) are learning about the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. This song by Go Fish will add a little extra fun to the lesson.

What Does the Holy Spirit Actually Do? Father Mike Schmitz gives a superhero analogy here.