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Teach Children the Real Meaning of Christmas

As we turn our attention to the Lord Jesus this Christmas, the following story will help kids and parents remember the Real Meaning of Christmas. Practical Idea: download your copy of the “Real Meaning of Christmas” below, read the story to your children, or email the download to your parents suggesting that they read it to their families this Christmas season. Children ask, “What is …

Quintessential Questions—What Is God’s Name?

(Part 9 of a Series) This series explores two essential topics: God and people. When children know who God really is and what He says about who they really are, they can confidently navigate faith and life. Kids must know both the Lord and themselves intimately—not superficially. God matters most. Learning about the Lord is more important (and more rewarding) than anything else we can …

How a Biblical Worldview Shapes the Way We Teach Our Children

In this article, Timothy Paul Jones reminds us that our children are far more than our children. — To have a biblical worldview is to interpret every aspect of our lives—including our relationships with children—within the framework of God’s story. At the center of God’s story stands this singular act: In Jesus Christ, God personally intersected human history and redeemed humanity at a particular time in …

Great Parents Follow God’s Blueprint

True Story After Easter Sunday, Jerome flipped through a booklet he received about how to receive new life in Christ. The step-by-step process resonated with his analytical personality. He read aloud the excerpts about prayer, obeying Jesus, worshiping with the local church, explaining faith, and reading God’s Word to his younger brother Bo. Bo listened intently and asked questions. “This is what it means to …

Quintessential Questions—What Are You Doing?

(Part 8 of a series) This series explores two essential topics: God and people. When children know who God really is and what He says about who they really are, they can confidently navigate faith and life. Kids must know both the Lord and themselves intimately—not superficially. God matters most. Learning about the Lord is more important (and more rewarding) than anything else we can do! …

Great Parents Build Balanced Disciples

Plants need water and sunshine to survive. But too much moisture or heat is detrimental. Too little rain or sunlight will also squelch plant growth. To develop properly, plants require balanced amounts of both—and so do children! True Story Juan was frustrated with his younger sisters. While unloading the dishwasher together, Juan became annoyed that his sisters kept walking way, super distracted. He finally just …

Quintessential Questions—What Is God Doing?

(Part 7 of a series) This series explores two essential topics: God and people. When children know who God really is and what He says about who they really are, they can confidently navigate faith and life. Kids must know both the Lord and themselves intimately—not superficially. God matters most. Learning about the Lord is more important (and more rewarding) than anything else we can do! …