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...]
Teaching Children to Pray: Adoration
Adoration: The simple act of showing you adore someone or something; Giving someone your utmost respect and admiration. Adoration is Essential to Christianity One of the essentials of Christianity is putting others ahead of themselves. First we are to love God. Then we are to love others. We put ourselves third. “Teacher, which is … [Read more...]
Praying with Kids: ACTS
When you have kids, there is lots to pray about! Since our children were born, they became a natural part of this process. We pray at meals, at night, and anytime anyone gets a boo boo or has a pressing need during the day. We try to model the importance of being thankful and talking to God when we pray, not just calling off our wish list. For … [Read more...]
Creation Science for Young Scientists
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV Isn’t it great when you stumble upon something that is truly amazing? Something that you not only enjoy, but something that enlightens you too? This happened to me not too long ago. Our family started studying creation science with Answers Bible Curriculum by Answers in … [Read more...]
Poetry Tea Time Favorites
Poetry Tea Time is an opportunity to gather your children around the table, enjoy a cup of tea (lemonade, juice, hot chocolate, etc.), read together, and enjoy deep conversation. Poetry is a perfect thing to read during tea time because poems are often relatively short and great for discussion. It is a time for connection and fun. Can Kids … [Read more...]
An Olympic Family Devotion
I have never been very athletic, but there is something about the Olympics that brings out the competitor in all of us. Even if we never competed in sports ourselves, we cheer on our favorite teams. You can’t help but admire the determination, training, and dedication that it took to get these athletes to the Olympic Games. America has a … [Read more...]
Water Wonders: Jesus Walks on Water
Our Last Day of Water Wonders It’s exciting (and a bit sad) that today is our last day of Water Wonders: A Virtual Family VBS! I hope you have enjoyed diving into God’s word as a family. I pray that you will continue your journey of family worship. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your … [Read more...]
