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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My daughter is 10 yrs old and this is a great devotional for us while we wait in the car at her bus stop each morning. I let her read the scripture, I'll ask a few questions, and we pray together before she gets on the bus.
My daughter is 10 yrs old and this is a great devotional for us while we wait in the car at her bus stop each morning. I let her read the scripture, I'll ask a few questions, and we pray together before she gets on the bus.
This is beautifully crafted to draw you and your children closer to God through the readings of the Bible. Through simple lessons that the author connects to daily life today, we find the teachings of Jesus in everyday life as well as predicted throughout the Old Testament. I have learned a great deal from this study with my family and look forward to using the New Testament version when we complete this book.
This is beautifully crafted to draw you and your children closer to God through the readings of the Bible. Through simple lessons that the author connects to daily life today, we find the teachings of Jesus in everyday life as well as predicted throughout the Old Testament. I have learned a great deal from this study with my family and look forward to using the New Testament version when we complete this book.
We are just finishing week 4 of this devotional and just love it! I have a 4, 3, & almost 1 year old. Some things are a little over the older ones heads, but I'm able to explain in a way that they can understand. My 3 year old has a difficult time sitting still to begin with, but my 4 year old is really retaining what he has learned from day to day. And, he's asking lots of questions. I really like how there is a basic lesson that you work through for the week, and it shows how events in the old testament point straight to Jesus. Each lesson takes about 10 minutes, so we're able to do it at breakfast, and is short enough that they don't lose focus. I would highly recommend this for all ages, as it's clarified a few things for me.
We are just finishing week 4 of this devotional and just love it! I have a 4, 3, & almost 1 year old. Some things are a little over the older ones heads, but I'm able to explain in a way that they can understand. My 3 year old has a difficult time sitting still to begin with, but my 4 year old is really retaining what he has learned from day to day. And, he's asking lots of questions. I really like how there is a basic lesson that you work through for the week, and it shows how events in the old testament point straight to Jesus. Each lesson takes about 10 minutes, so we're able to do it at breakfast, and is short enough that they don't lose focus. I would highly recommend this for all ages, as it's clarified a few things for me.
You can easily modify the lessons to meet the ages of your children. I do this study with my 2 1/2 year old and am able to use the tools they give to make it interesting for her. It will also be great as she gets older and I truly feel that it has no age limit. It is Gospel centered and very well put together. I would highly recommend it if you are looking for a bible stidy that is not too complicated but still full of truth and meat.
You can easily modify the lessons to meet the ages of your children. I do this study with my 2 1/2 year old and am able to use the tools they give to make it interesting for her. It will also be great as she gets older and I truly feel that it has no age limit. It is Gospel centered and very well put together. I would highly recommend it if you are looking for a bible stidy that is not too complicated but still full of truth and meat.
Really liked how the chapters are short enough to keep attention of the young ones but detailed enough to be a challenging reflection on Gods Word
My sons and I have been working our way through this Old Testament family worship book for a couple of years. It covers so much of scripture with good theology and examples that children understand. I have already purchased its sequel (Old Story New) to begin when we finish in a few weeks.
