Raising Encouragers: 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 they can bring comfort to their friends with just a few kind sentences? Words of Blessing is a three-part devotional series to help guide children to use their words to bless others with love and encouragement.
Words of Blessing: Blessing someone is more than saying “bless you.” A blessing reminds others of God’s goodness and presence.
Remember Who You Are: Jacob’s blessing is your blessing, too. God knows your name. We are God’s children, and we are never alone.
Speak God’s Life-Giving Words: Words can either build up or knock down. Our words have an impact. Choose words that bring joy, hope, love, and peace.
Don’t wait for big moments—use the everyday ones. Bless your children with your words, and show them how to do the same with their words. With Words of Blessing, you’ll plant kindness and faith in their hearts—one conversation at a time.
Kids Corner is a place for your children to discover their roles in God’s big story and learn how God calls them to live out their Christian faith every day! Subscribe to receive weekly Kids Corner children’s devotions in your email (see below). You’ll find lots more audio Bible Stories. And don’t miss the fun with our classic “Liz & Friends” podcast or our “Kids in Action” videos to see the amazing things kids are doing for God’s kingdom right now. We also have ebooks, crafts, and other downloads to help enhance your child’s exploration of God’s big story.
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.