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Doing What’s Right When Treated Wrong
Bible Verse: “But I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you.” Matthew 5:44If you think throughout your life, you can identify instances when you had to choose to do the ...
Guiding Our Children to Pray for Others
Prayer is a powerful tool for Christians. Of all the nuggets of wisdom we will give over the course of their lives, prayer is one of the greatest to share with our children. Prayer is how ...
Faithful Beginnings: Praying for Your Child’s School Year
Verse: 1 Peter 5:7 God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him. The pencils are sharpened, new school shoes are purchased, and backpacks are packed. As a teacher, I think it’s the ...
Meeting the God of More Than Enough
Jesus took the bread in his hands and gave thanks to God. Then he passed the bread to the people, and he did the same with the fish, until everyone had plenty to eat. John 6:1 ...
4 Kids' Devotions About Hope
As parents, we want to show our children what true hope really is: our hope in Jesus Christ. This hope is not mere wishing, like when we say, “I hope our team wins today” or “I ...
Raising Kids to Discover God’s Wisdom
Don’t you love watching your child and being proud of their actions and words? But what about when you look over and see “an area of growth” that might be needed? Then, the possibly overwhelming thought ...
Seeing What God Sees in Your Kids
Have your kids ever surprised you? Maybe it was their quick wit that gave you a chuckle. Or perhaps it was the time they raced to the jungle gym and climbed a little too high for ...
Obey with a Happy Heart
Samuel was an important priest and prophet in Israel. He was a great leader and example because he obeyed God above all else. He was faithful when others, like Eli's sons and King Saul, were not ...
Helping Kids Use Words to Build and Bless
What are the best ways for us as parents to speak encouraging words to our children and teach them to do the same for others? How do we show them that their words matter and that ...
Not Everyone Can Be The Main Attraction (And That’s Okay)
Have you ever been to a theater production where sound, lights, music, and smooth set changes combine seamlessly to create an immersive experience? If you have, you know the importance of an excellent backstage crew. While ...
Helping Kids See God’s Provision
The account of Abraham sacrificing Isaac reads a little differently when your child sits on your lap. You understand how great a parent's love is for their child and how hard that walk must have been ...
