Deuteronomy: The Parenting Book
You know the verses—the ones used a lot for Christian parenting. But what ARE “these words” I’m supposed to teach daily? They aren’t just the 10 commandments.
They’re rich. And life-giving.
#1 Influence on Children’s Faith Formation
If children are going to become Christian, most do it by age 12—mostly because of a mother’s influence.
Summer Art Activities: Gift Kids with Outdoor Reflection Time
Summer Art Activities Creating in nature is wonderfully beneficial for our God-designed bodies and brains. Summer allows bountiful outdoor opportunities for children to get creative while reflecting on God’s creation. Here are some simple, faith-filled summer art activities to help kids connect with God through nature, deepen and express their …
The Real St. Patrick: Beyond False Legends
What’s your Maewyn IQ? Did he use clovers to explain the Trinity? No. Drive snakes out of Ireland? Nope. Well, he was Irish, right? Not even that. Get the real story. Because it’s way better than all of that. Your kids are gonna love it.
Mealtime Prayers for Families: Nourishing the Spirit
Dinner is the one time in our day we are all face to face with no disruptions. It’s our time to see each other clearly—our struggles, our triumphs, our hearts’ longings. We see them as we pray our most pressing needs of the day. And in the thanking for what touches us. We see each other more deeply as we open the tops of our heads and let each other peek in when we answer a question drawn out of a bowl.
Moses Children’s Lesson: The Power of One
Pharoah was scared of being outnumbered. He decided all Hebrew baby boys should be thrown into the Nile. Jacobed decided to throw in her own—in a basket. Her daughter watched him float down the river—right toward Pharaoh’s palace. But his daughter found the basket first. Her heart melted.
“Can I keep him, father? Please? Sparing just this one won’t hurt anything.”
Kids Navigating Change: Faithful Transformation
Navigating change faithfully isn’t always easy—even for kids. But change provides an opportunity for self-evaluation and faithful transformation of our own. And although change may be a great revealer of what’s in the heart, we can still help kids navigate—no psych degree needed.
Psalm 119 for Kids
Psalm 119 is known for its author’s love of God’s word and its big expression of emotions. It’s the longest Psalm—and the longest chapter in the whole Bible! Most impressive yet, it’s a poem!
In this post, we’ll embark on an exciting journey through Psalm 119, exploring its poetic nature and uncovering the big feelings it conveys. So, buckle up and get ready for an adventure into the world of heartfelt expressions!
Jonah’s Viny Cliffhanger: Teaching Kids Jonah Well
I love the Jonah story. Even more as an adult. So much that I preached a sermon series on it a couple years ago. It’s not just for kids.
It’s almost comical how much more I learn coming back to scriptures usually reserved for children. What’s not funny is how often this story (and many others) are dumbed-down for kids. They can handle more. Like the viny cliffhanger at the end of the Jonah story.
Divine Words, Unbreakable Bonds: 8 Scriptures to Pray Over Your Child
Praying both well and consistently can be tough.
I’ve been there. The success and failure comes and goes in waves. For a while my prayer will be on fire, then (I don’t even know when or how), it becomes boring. Rote. Dead.
When I see it floundering, it’s up to me to fix it. And praying the scriptures can inject new life.