Keep the gospel central in your home with this complete and easy-to-use downloadable activity pack to be used with the beloved family devotional Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God. This five-day home activity supplement empowers parents as they homeschool or lead family devotions to pass on the most valuable treasure the world has ever known. Each of the 78 lessons focuses on highlighting the gospel of grace through the stories of the Old Testament.
Machowski's fun learning activities, while centered on the Bible story of the week, span a wide range of subjects ranging from Bible study and writing to evaluating works of art and puzzle-solving. Not to leave the preschooler and lower elementary student out of the fun, the supplement includes coloring pages for all 78 stories in the book. Parents will appreciate weekly teaching helps which provide them a deeper understanding of the lesson.
The downloadable supplement contains all-new teaching material, 78 weekly homework assignments with answer keys, and 78 coloring pages. Designed for four- to twelve-year-old children. Long Story Short Home Activity Supplement reinforces the strong Bible teaching of the popular devotional and enhances its usefulness in any home.
AUTHOR
Marty Machowski is a Family Life Pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, where he has served on the pastoral staff for over thirty years. He is the author of The Gospel Story Bible, Long Story Short, Old Story New, the Gospel Story Curriculum, the Prepare Him Room advent devotional and curriculum, Wise Up family devotional and curriculum, Listen Up family devotional and curriculum, Dragon Seed, and The Ology. He and his wife Lois have six children and two grandchildren, and they reside in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
"Long Story Short is the best material for family devotions I've ever seen. If you're looking for something careful, creative, and Christ-centered without being corny, confusing, or condescending, look no further. Pastors would be wise to buy this book by the boxful and get a copy into the hands of each family in their church."
Justin Taylor, Blogger at The Gospel Coalition; managing editor of the ESV Study Bible
"This is simply an outstanding book, and Christian families need it right now. I have never seen a devotional book that is so well suited to family devotions and to children, even as it is faithful in relating biblical truth. This book will help any Christian parent lead family devotions that will be memorable, faithful, and practical for Christian living. I'll admit this too, parents will find that they love the stories, illustrations, and learning suggestions along with their children. Marty Machowski has written a wonderful book."
R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
"I love the simplicity and practicality of Long Story Short. Marty Machowski gives parents a valuable resource to make disciples in our homes by highlighting the gospel story and the Hero of Scripture. I plan to strongly encourage the use of this book throughout our entire network of churches."
Scott Thomas, Pastor of Pastoral Development at The Journey Church
"In Long Story Short, Marty Machowski provides what my wife and I needed when we were struggling to find good tools to disciple our young children. We got by, but this resource would have helped us so much. I envy the parents who will have it available to them. It is simple, interactive, and faithful to Scripture. It avoids the pitfalls of moralism that is prevalent in much of the children's Bible literature today. Marty insists that you and your children meet Jesus and see the gospel of grace in every story. I can't recommend this resource enough."
Timothy S. Lane, Former Executive Director, Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation; coauthor of How People Change and Relationships: A Mess Worth Making
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This is a very good book to use in family devotions. It can be used around the dinner table, or at the end of the day. It is well organized and well thought out. Each week provides a Bible story to consider. Then during the next five days there are a series of things for the family to think about, memorize, and apply. (It appears to be set up to be done during the workweek.) The devotions themselves don't take very long Ð they are billed as "10 minute devotions." The only thing that seems a bit unusual is that all of the devotions come from Old Testament stories. There are New Testament passages referred to, but each story is from the Old Testament going from creation down through the return of the exiles. I would've liked to have seen some New Testament devotionals as well.
This is a very good book to use in family devotions. It can be used around the dinner table, or at the end of the day. It is well organized and well thought out. Each week provides a Bible story to consider. Then during the next five days there are a series of things for the family to think about, memorize, and apply. (It appears to be set up to be done during the workweek.) The devotions themselves don't take very long Ð they are billed as "10 minute devotions." The only thing that seems a bit unusual is that all of the devotions come from Old Testament stories. There are New Testament passages referred to, but each story is from the Old Testament going from creation down through the return of the exiles. I would've liked to have seen some New Testament devotionals as well.
A lovely family devotional. Clear, applicable and instructive. It encourages discussion. Perhaps more suitable for the younger rather than older target age group but that also depends on how much Bible knowledge your family has. My young teens have grown up with family Bible reading and know their way around the Bible pretty well but still participated willingly and happily when we studied the book with their friends.
A lovely family devotional. Clear, applicable and instructive. It encourages discussion. Perhaps more suitable for the younger rather than older target age group but that also depends on how much Bible knowledge your family has. My young teens have grown up with family Bible reading and know their way around the Bible pretty well but still participated willingly and happily when we studied the book with their friends.
This is good for very young ones. I have a mix of teens and young ones, so it was too young for us. The Bible readings are very brief: 2-3 verses and the questions very simplistic and sometimes silly. I was hoping for more scripture, more depth.
This is good for very young ones. I have a mix of teens and young ones, so it was too young for us. The Bible readings are very brief: 2-3 verses and the questions very simplistic and sometimes silly. I was hoping for more scripture, more depth.
Not accustomed to doing devotions with your family? Then this is an excellent resource to start with! Already doing daily devotions? Then this is an excellent resource when you are looking for new material. Have a teen that thinks he/she knows it all?! The author provides helpful advice on how to deal with that. Don't let excuses get in your way. As parents we are responsible for training our children in God's way and that means presenting the Gospel to them. The Gospel transforms. Yes, stories are great but we, as parents, must ensure we pass on the call of repentance and the truth of the Gospel. 78 weeks of devotions in this book! WOW! 5 days per week. Great linked index for each week. Each day is broken into segments: Picture it/ Remember it * Scripture reading * Talk about it * Pray about it Day 3 has a segment called 'Connect it to Jesus'. LOVE the way each week is devoted to one theme. This is a great way for kids (and adults) to retain what they are learning. EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT!
Not accustomed to doing devotions with your family? Then this is an excellent resource to start with! Already doing daily devotions? Then this is an excellent resource when you are looking for new material. Have a teen that thinks he/she knows it all?! The author provides helpful advice on how to deal with that. Don't let excuses get in your way. As parents we are responsible for training our children in God's way and that means presenting the Gospel to them. The Gospel transforms. Yes, stories are great but we, as parents, must ensure we pass on the call of repentance and the truth of the Gospel. 78 weeks of devotions in this book! WOW! 5 days per week. Great linked index for each week. Each day is broken into segments: Picture it/ Remember it * Scripture reading * Talk about it * Pray about it Day 3 has a segment called 'Connect it to Jesus'. LOVE the way each week is devoted to one theme. This is a great way for kids (and adults) to retain what they are learning. EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT!
The book is presented for children, but all Christians can benefit from reading this book. I am 70 years old and have been a Christian for 43 years and I learned a lot about the prophecy of the coming of Jesus. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the foretelling of the coming of Jesus.
The book is presented for children, but all Christians can benefit from reading this book. I am 70 years old and have been a Christian for 43 years and I learned a lot about the prophecy of the coming of Jesus. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the foretelling of the coming of Jesus.
