Helping children learn about Jesus
Did you know that Grandparent’s Day is a holiday in some countries of the world? In the United States it’s recognized in early September. But we don’t need a special day on the calendar in order to honor grandparents. We can help our kids honor them any time of the year! I want to share…
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Of all the things God could use to draw someone into fulltime ministry, pizza probably wouldn’t top the list as the most likely candidate. I mean, when you top it with bacon, sausage, and pineapple; it is pretty fantastic, but not exactly life-changing. Yet God used pizza in some pretty cool ways to teach me…
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Right now we’re at the height of summer: it’s nearly 100 degrees, our time is spent in pools,with friends, reading, and in general just enjoying the slower pace. But all it takes is a simpletrip to Walmart to refresh the supply of popsicles and ice cream to see that THE AISLE is back.The aisles of…
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Did you know that back in Jesus’ day, Jewish boys would learn to recite the first five books of the Bible (even Leviticus) by the age of 12!? Memorizing Scripture may seem difficult sometimes, but it is possible. I’ve never memorized the Torah, but I have been memorizing the book of Philippians. So far, I’ve…
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Kids love Christmas! The lights, the treats, the PRESENTS. But most of all we want our kids to know that Christmas is about Jesus. Here are 10 easy, low-prep ideas to help you focus your children’s hearts on Jesus as they anticipate Christmas. These ideas all came from our FREE Enjoying Advent! Activity Guide. It’s…
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What is the Trinity? I’ve seen many illustrations and analogies that attempt to answers this question by using apples, eggs, shamrocks, the three phases of water, human relationships, and other concepts to try to explain the triune nature of God. In the past, I used some of these illustrations in my own well-meaning attempts to…
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I have fond memories of biking to my cousin’s house in the wee hours of Easter morning to hide a goose’s egg in his rabbit’s hutch. This annual event was my family’s sole association with the Easter Bunny. Ironically, I care more about the Easter Bunny as an adult than I did as a kid…
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Did you know St. Patrick wasn’t Irish? Or that he was kidnapped by pirates? Or that someone tried to poison him? I want to share lots of games, activities, songs, printables, a memory verse, and even a FREE lesson that you can use to share God’s love with kids in your home, church, or community…
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What do dinosaurs, ancient Rome, puzzles, crazy hearts, and Bible drills have in common? You can use them all to prepare Valentine’s Day games, activities, songs, and stories to celebrate God’s love with kids! Valentine’s Day is a lovely opportunity to teach kids about God’s love! Here are ten ready-to-go ideas to help you incorporate…
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In 2019, abortion ended more than twice as many lives as cancer, alcohol, smoking, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and traffic accidents combined. This tragic loss of human life should remind us how important it is to share the truth that every person is created and loved by God. Children need to know the immeasurable value God places…
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