The few years leading up to Easter had been hard for our family. We had lost a grandparent we loved deeply. The pandemic had turned life upside down in ways our kids didn’t understand or choose. And not long after that, we walked through a difficult church change that brought even more uncertainty. For one…
I still remember my first time at Vacation Bible School. I was about ten, sitting in a room full of kids, all of us a little nervous but excited to be there. Our faces lit up with wonder as we heard about the boy’s small lunch, five loaves and two fish, and how Jesus multiplied…
A few years ago, one of my daughters boarded a bus headed south for a mission trip. She barely knew anyone else going, and right before she left, the nerves hit hard. A mild panic attack, second thoughts, and a heart full of questions: “Can I do this?” “What if something happens while I am…
This article explores practical, biblical strategies for teaching stewardship to kids, encouraging them to view their resources not just as personal assets but as tools for blessing others and honoring God. When I was in middle school, my mom signed me up to be a candy striper at the local nursing home. I did not…
What is the #1 thing you want for your kids? Is it good grades? A successful career? A great spouse? Do you want them to be the next Michael Jordan or as rich as Elon Musk? Maybe you want your kids to be kind to others and do the right thing. Parents spend a lot…
“Spiritual disciplines? What are those?” I wondered. I had grown up going to church and knowing all the church things. But the summer after my junior year of high school was the first time I had realized having a relationship with God required effort on my part! Sure, I knew I should read my Bible—I…
Do your kids need help controlling their fleshly desires and attitudes? Discover 5 common heart issues kids face and how to overcome them by learning to abide in Christ.
Hard times and disappointments happen in life. Teach kids to resist hopelessness and despair by trusting in the promises and character of God. Find out how.
Does your child cling to anger and become bitter? Teach kids how to overcome bitterness by understanding God’s character, trusting in His plan, and choosing forgiveness. Read more.
Whether your child “blows up” or retreats into quiet anger, learn to teach your kids how to manage anger and fight anger God’s way! Read on!
Does your child struggle to overcome fear and anxiety? Discover how learning God’s truth can help your child so fear cannot control them. Read more.
Feelings are real and natural, but they shouldn’t dictate our thoughts and actions. Teach kids to trust God by relying on truth over feelings.
Hard things happen in life. Teach your kids to apply God’s truth when experiencing overwhelming emotions and facing difficult times. Read more.
Our world seems to be increasingly connected, yet Christian relationships are suffering. How can we help our kids get truly connected in good Christian relationships? Read to find out more!
Has your child asked to be baptized? Learn more on how to talk about baptism with your kids with our FREE printable! Read to find out how!
It’s exciting when your child makes a profession of faith! Read more to learn how to teach your kids to build on God’s truth after salvation.
We live in a world full of confusing messages, so we know our kids need a strong Christian foundation. Here are 5 truths to teach them.
It’s the most exciting thing ever, but how do you talk about Salvation with your Kids? Read more to find out ideas and tips.
Want your kids to stand firm when life threatens to blow them around? See how they can be rooted in God’s love so they can be firmly planted.
Have you ever considered that behavior problems are actually belief problems? Read more to find out how knowing the attributes of God will help! When I was a kid, I grew up in the state of Florida, which is famous for its oranges. In our yard, we had a massive orange tree with a massive…
Help your kids understand the New Testament by teaching the full story of God. Check out these easy and practical ways to help them. Several years ago, I had the opportunity to coach an elementary soccer team. Coaching that age group is very entertaining because most of them have no idea what’s going on! To…