Have you ever thought about the phrase “I am fearfully and wonderfully made?”
I do from time to time. It intrigues me.
Because I do not always feel that way. Especially when I was in junior high. You know that awkward stage when you’re all elbows and knees, and some kids are suddenly turning into young women, and others are still kids.
My daughter is fast approaching puberty, and all that it entails. So, this has been on my mind more.
In context, this is a Psalm of David, and it vacillates between him sounding like he doesn’t want to be seen (maybe he’s committed a sin), and taking great comfort in knowing God knows all of him, all he is going to do, and all he has done.
I’ll admit I feel like that sometimes too.
But, I don’t want my daughter to feel like I did in junior high, I want her to know from her young age of 9, that she is fearfully and wonderfully made. That God knitted her together in my womb, and that she is precious to Him.
She has inklings of that, but as we approach these years of puberty that is one of my big goals.
But how will I show she is fearfully and wonderfully made?
I’ve got a few things planned for right now.
First, I’m going to be reading Wonderfully Made* to her, it shows how God was involved in her creation from birth, and besides it’s a topic she’s somewhat fascinated with, how babies grow in their Mommy’s tummy. Sometimes for me learning the how and the why things happen helps me to understand more.
We are completing a mother/daughter Bible study right now as a bit of family discipleship (well mother/daughter discipleship). I want her to know she is worth my spending time with and putting other things aside, some of my fondest memories from junior high are cuddling with my Mom and talking with her about the hardships of being {fill in the age}.
I am also planning special mother/daughter dates once every few months (I’m also planning special events with my boys). One is coming up in a few weeks called Secret Keeper Girl, we are going with friends, and I’ll be curious to see how she responds.
All of these are designed for her to see she is fearfully and wonderfully made by God to be her. She doesn’t need to be someone else (I spent much of elementary school being quite upset I was shorter than my best friend). She doesn’t need to change her personality (like I wanted to at times in junior high), or her interests. She can be her, a daughter of the King, and chosen from Creation.
On to the Wonderfully Made Giveaway
To celebrate the release of Wonderfully Made, we have a great giveaway. I’m putting an asterisk next to the items I own already
Wonderfully Made: God’s Story of Life from Conception to Birth by Danika Cooley – hardcover $9.99 value**
Wonderfully made is an excellent book that introduces a young child to the wonder of God’s creation – the wonder and miracle of birth. From conception in the womb through the nine months within the mother’s womb Danika Cooley takes us on a journey of discovery… the discovery of life.
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13
Touch of Life First Trimester Fetal Models $89.95 value
Sculpted from real-life photos, these four fetal models representing weeks 7, 8, 9, and 10 after conception have a personality of their own, and the life-like feel of the skin brings home the humanity of the preborn baby in its first trimester of life. Accurately portrayed thanks to medical descriptions and photos, these little samples of life are a great educational tool for helping to understand the wonder of the early stages of human development.
Bible Road Trip Year One Curriculum (includes Lower and Upper Grammar Notebooking Journals $60 value**
The Bible Road Trip Year One Curriculum is a 463-page digital PDF download of the full Bible Road Trip Year One curriculum for all five levels, preschool through high school. The Bible Road Trip Year One Curriculum includes the Parent / Teacher Guide and 32 weeks of curriculum schedules for all grades.
$100 Amazon Gift Card $100 value
Enjoy shopping amazon.com with a gift of $100 + an adorable bookmark.
Big Bible Science: Experiment and Explore God’s World by Erin Lee Green (Ages 5-11) $12.99 value
Big Bible Science helps children and those who teach them to explore God’s World and God’s Word through real live science experiments. There are twenty-one different units taking students through scientific concepts such as Gravity, Friction, Animal Classification and the Nervous System.
My 1st Books and More by Carine MacKenzie and Philip Ross (ages 4-7) $15.99 value
Who is God? What does he do? Can I know Jesus? Why did he die? Children always have questions about God. They want to know what it means to be a Christian and who Jesus is. My 1st Books and More gives a year’s worth and more of bible readings, devotions and memory verses.
Living Water in the Desert: True Stories of God at Work in Iran by Rebecca Davis $8.99 value
One man was overcome by the missionary’s kindness. Another was stopped by a vision of men in blue. One became sick and tired of his own religion. Another saw a man named Jesus in a dream, coming to him on a donkey. A girl found a strange book on the floor of the library and visited a secret prayer meeting. All of them eventually came to Jesus Christ for His full and free salvation,
becoming missionaries to their own people. Seventeen chapters tell true stories of the Living Water pouring out on the country of Iran, even up to the present day.
Lights in a Dark Place: True Stories of God at Work in Colombia by Rebecca Davis (ages 7-12) $8.99 value
Colombia has been known as a land of violence, but God is at work! Even though the Colombian people have reacted with violence to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, God has delivered people from burning houses . . . God has healed ones who cursed . . . God has given people dreams and visions . . . God has rescued kidnapers . . . God has conquered demons of darkness. Read fourteen true stories of the Light of the World shining in the land of Colombia, South America.
Jungle Doctor’s Monkey Tales by Paul White $8.99 value
The wisdom of monkeys is proverbially small. They never could remember not to get too near to the hind feet of zebra, nor to throw coconuts at Chewi the leopard, nor to look into the eyes of snakes. Luckily for his little nephews, Uncle Nyani, the only survivor of a family of seven, is always near at hand to tell them how they can live to be as old as he is!
Jungle Doctor’s Tug-of-War by Paul White (ages 5-11) $8.99 value
Even by monkey standards, young Toto is pretty dim! Those baddies of the jungle, Crunch the Crocodile, Mbisi the Hyena, Slinki the Jackal, Vibi the Vulture and Gnark the crow look as though they are going to have an easy time finishing him off. However, Toto soon finds himself in the middle of a tug-of-war, for his real friends, Elephant, Giraffe, Parrot and Hornbill are determined to rescue him from the clutches of the jungle underworld.
The Bible’s Big Story: Salvation History for Kids by James M. Hamilton Jr. $4.99
With easily remembered rhymes and Bible verses take your child through the span of Salvation History from Creation to the Fall, the Flood to the Exodus, the Exile to the Crucifixion and beyond… James M. Hamilton writes about real history, God’s Salvation History, and our future.
Notebooking Pages Lifetime Membership $97** (I need to fiddle with this again)
1000s of topical pages, themes, and designs . . . Perfect for any subject or study A to Z!
Art Study ? Copywork ? Character Study ? Famous Men & Women ? Geography (state/country studies, continental, world maps) ? History of the Ancient World, Medieval, Renaissance, Reformation, and Modern Times ? Music Study ? Nature Study ? Science ? Timelines ? and more!
Mom’s Toolbelt Lifetime Membership $24.95
A customizable home management planner for every area of your life that craves order.
Hal and Melanie Young: Mom & Dad Special: Raising Real Men (book + audiobook) plus a free registration to both Boot Camp 9-12 AND Boyhood Boot Camp. $101 value** (the book, not the boot camp)
If this is God’s chosen gift to us, then why does it seem so hard? How can we prepare these boys to serve God when we can barely make it through the day? Isn’t there a better way? The answer is yes.
When You Lie Down: Lullabies and Scripture Songs CD $12.97 value**
These twelve songs remind us that true rest, comfort and hope come from God alone. This music is an awesome way to experience God’s Word with your baby, kids and family. You will discover that this album will be a powerful addition to use in your personal time with God.
Seeds Onesie- Psalm 139:13-14 $14.97 value
Seeds Family Worship Onesie featuring Psalm 139:13-14 on the front with a small Seeds logo on the back.
Cultivating Responsibility: Parenting Wisdom for Ages 9-12 by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN $14.99 value
The later elementary age years are among the greatest times to build responsibility in children. Heart transformation takes place when parents use other tools than behavior modification.
Elementary Foundations: Parenting Wisdom for Ages 5-8by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN $14.99 value
Many new things happen during the ages of 5-8. Children start school, develop significant friendships, learn to think abstractly instead of just concretely, and have a greater ability to draw close to God. Parenting during this stage produces a number of challenges and opportunities so you’ll want to be prepared.
To enter the giveaway, use the Rafflecopter below. Giveaway open to residents of the U.S. and Canada, age 18 and older. Giveaway will end on Wednesday, April 20 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be announced at the Wonderfully Made Facebook Release Party (winner does not have to be present to win, but we hope you’ll be there!)
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Join us for the Wonderfully Made Facebook Release Party on Thursday, April 21. We’ll have even more giveaways and freebies, too! The party begins at 9pm EST, and you can RSVP on the event page
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