My kids LOVE to eat. Anything we do with food instantly becomes more meaningful for them. That's why we came up with The Christmas Story Lunch! A couple of years ago I stumbled upon this amazing Story of the Passion Lunch. It’s a symbolic and memorable way for kids to learn the Easter story. Everyone receives one food at a time. Then … [Read more...]
A Simple Yet Meaningful Advent Plan
My favorite thing about Christmas is counting down and anticipating the big day with advent plans. They make celebrating Jesus' arrival so much more meaningful! The problem is that even though we start with great intentions, the busyness of the holiday season can waylay even the best plans. Sometimes we get sick at the holidays. Life just … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Bible Journaling Pages
Thanksgiving is such a magical time when we pause to embrace it. Imagine a season where people are thankful instead of grumpy and selfish! Though we cannot control the world around us, we can help foster a safe place in our homes. Our children watch what the craziness in the world around us. If they don’t hear about it at school, that catch … [Read more...]
Welcoming the New President: A Family Devotion
I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing your perspective. You can quickly skim through this devotion and get an idea of what to say. Your children’s answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take. Have fun! Intro: No … [Read more...]
Whooo Is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Mummies–Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life
I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing your perspective. You can quickly skim through this devotion and get an idea of what to say. Your children’s answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take. Have fun! Whooo is God? An … [Read more...]
Whooo Is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Candy–Nothing Is Sweeter Than Jesus
I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Their answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take. Have fun! Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure Candy--Nothing is Sweeter Than … [Read more...]
Whooo Is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Lord of the Harvest
I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Their answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take. Have fun! Intro: We can plant seeds, water them, and hope they will grow. The rest is up to … [Read more...]
Praying with Kids: Supplication
We have been talking about teaching kids to pray through the acronym ACTS: adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. Today we focus on supplication. Most kids have no problem asking for things they want or need. Believe it or not, there is great value in teaching your kids some specifics about supplication... Supplication … [Read more...]
Praying with Kids: Thanksgiving
Many of us think of thanksgiving as a season, but it is so much more than that! Thanksgiving is something that should live in our hearts year round. Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” 1 Chronicles 16:34 God gives us so many good gifts, that there are lots of things to pray for every … [Read more...]
Praying with Kids: Confession
Confession: The act of admitting that you have done something wrong Confession is a hard topic for most of us. We all know that we aren’t perfect. We make mistakes not just every day, but sometimes it seems like every few minutes. When it comes to naming those mistakes, that is a different story. No one wants to make a list of all the … [Read more...]
