The Living Christ

After hearing General Conference it is hard not to want to try and do more to focus on Christ. One of the speakers talked about the importance of memorizing the scriptures.  I had taken this challenge at times with my children but it only lasts a few weeks at a time.  As I read one of my friend's blogs on Monday she talked about how she was going to try and memorize The Living Christ with her children before Christmas.  I have always loved all that she does to help her family stay focused on Christ (see her favorite's page).  Looking at that and the Discover the Scriptures website with their detailed guide I figured it would be a great way to focus our Christmas preparation on the true meaning of Christmas: Christ.  So, our family is currently working on "Week 1" of memorizing The Living Christ.

 

This is now hanging on our magnetic wall and the children have smaller versions to carry with them.  #1 Girl has the first two pictures mostly memorized and between the four children they can recite those first two pictures.  We practice at meal times, when the children are working on a project or just as we drive along in the car.  It has been nice to hear them learn the big words.  #4 Boy always likes to ask, "Can we do the Jesus one now?" (talking about the third paper with Jesus on it)!