God Created YOU with a Purpose Children are usually intrigued by the creatures God fashioned to fill the air, water,and land. Most children’s Bibles colorfully depict the variety of marvelous animals God made. Yet it’s also important to emphasize God’s final creative act before resting: making people in his own image. In this month’s newsletter,…
December 2018: Make Christmas Come Alive for Children When we tell kids Bible “stories,” the line between fact and fiction can sometimes get blurry. Use these ideas to emphasize the real-life, real-person aspect of Christmas with your children this year. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find tons of ideas to explore the most wonderful and…
November 2018: Help Your Kids Develop a Heart for Service Serving is a privilege – one people of all ages can engage in daily. Major projects and trips aren’t required! When we teach children to serve, we’re also teaching them to become servants for life. That’s because kids who serve become adults who serve. Use…
October 2018: Set a Foundation for Faithful Stewardship One of the most powerful ways parents can convey biblical truth to their kids is by using Jesus’ parables. And a significant portion of Jesus’ lessons were about money—more specifically, about being faithful stewards of all our God-given resources. Use the ideas in this month’s newsletter to…
September 2018: Use Jesus’ Parables to Teach Biblical Truth As a master storyteller, Jesus used simple everyday objects and stories called parables to convey profound eternal truths. Through these parables, Jesus explained in ways that humans could understand the incomprehensible logic of God’s kingdom. Use the ideas in this month’s newsletter to explore how Jesus…
August 2018: Keep Kids Connected to Grandparents No matter their age or distance from your family, grandparents and other special senior friends have many valuable stories, lessons, and values to share. Most importantly, older Christians can hand down a rich legacy of faith. Use the ideas in this month’s newsletter to find ways to intentionally…
July 2018: Harness the Power of Music that Honors Jesus If your children attends Camp FIRE TBC Bible camp this summer, you’ll likely hear some catchy tunes they come home singing. We incorporate kid-friendly songs because music affects mood, learning, and retention. But even if they weren’t able to join the fun, you can capitalize…
June 2018: Make Time for the 3 R’s: Rest, Renewal, Reflection As the school year ends, most families with school-age children breathe a sigh of relief that hectic schedules are ending for a while. Before you fill the “lazy” days of summer with nonstop activities, take a much-needed break to consider the many benefits of…