Family Loss, Conflict, and Change- A four week series
Bible Verse
But even before I was born, God had chosen me. He was kind and had decided to show me his Son, so that I would announce his message to the Gentiles. (CEV) Galatians 1:15,16a
As parents, we can comfort our children when they experience big changes and even losses in their lives. Friends, family members, pastors and teachers can also be the allies in your children’s lives—people who can listen and help them through hard times. Even better, Jesus promises to protect and walk alongside us even in the scariest of times. What an amazing friend we have in Jesus!
Explore these Kids Corner devotions and parent blogs, our four week series about family loss, conflict, and change. This week talk to your family about how God’s love never changes and how we can seek his comfort through the people he’s placed in our lives.
Week one: God's Love is Already There devotion and Braving the Storm: Helping Children Through the Change of Divorce parent blog.
Week two: Speaking the Truth in Love devotion and Encounters That Heal: Supporting Children Through Divorce and Separation parent blog.
Week three: God is in Control- Not Us devotion and Equipping with Courage and Wisdom: Comforting Children Through Divorce parent blog.
Week four: A Heart for the Hurting devotion and A Heart for the Hurting: Helping Your Child Support Their Friend During Divorce parent blog.
Check out these Liz and Friends Podcast feature stories that follow the theme of helping children support their friend during divorce.
Heart of Grace: What’s wrong with Chamy? Why is she crying? Lucille finds out and learns a lesson about being a friend. Also, a special treat: the KC song “Leap of Faith”!
Pat Answers: Chamy unveils her latest invention. Introducing the Positronic Affirmation Transmitter! Will it solve Chamy's latest problem? And how exactly does it mess up Liz's batting practice?
Chamy's Catastrophe: Chamy is desperate to find a solution to her family’s problems. Can Liz and Lucille help her fix things or do they need to stop her before things get worse?
Cheer Up Chamy: It’s time to rally the troops! Chamy needs everyone’s help. It’s up to Liz and Lucille and the gang to cheer her up after her parents’ divorce. But how exactly do you do that?
Lord, when change makes it feel like my life is turned upside down, let me remember that your love never changes, and that your plans are always good. Help me to seek safety through the people that you’ve placed in my life and through the comfort of your Word. Amen.
Ron VandenBurg
Senior Producer of Children’s Ministry at ReFrame Ministries
Ron VandenBurg joined the ReFrame Ministries team in 2014. He plans and develops projects specifically for the spiritual formation of children. Before coming to ReFrame, Ron taught middle-school for 27 years. Ron completed a M. Ed. degree in Teaching, Learning and Development at Brock University. Ron and Rachel have three fantastic adult children and one grandchild and reside in Ontario.
