“Kids are so sensory. They remember things when it’s anchored in a hands-on experience. So, if we can take them outside and explore nature while also anchoring theological and biblical truth, that’s a win-win.” Eryn Lynum.
Eryn Lynum is a mother and wife, a certified Master Naturalist, a Bible teacher, and the author of the books 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of the Intentional Parenting and Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family’s Faith Through God’s Creation. She also hosts the podcast Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible, a podcast for kids.
During this first part of her three-part episode series, Eryn elaborates on the following key takeaways:
- At some point in life, parents realize how fast their kids are growing up – 936 Pennies can help parents slow down and discover how not to make every moment matter but make sure that every day has meaningful moments that honor God (Psalm 90:12).
- There is such a powerful connection between God’s created world – what he has made, and his written word – the scriptures.
- There are two ways God reveals himself to us – special revelation and natural revelation.
- The importance of connecting nature and scripture and using both to nurture your family’s faith.
- Explore what God says about nature with your children in the Bible, and then explore God in nature by going outside and exploring with your children.
- Becoming “wonder conservationists” – protecting what God has made and conserving the sense of wonder that God has given us and our children.
- When we lose curiosity and wonder, we forfeit a critical element of faith because we stop asking questions about the world around us; we stop using all the evidence of God that can build this robust and resilient faith.
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