Just for You-Dozens of Short Inspirational Devotionals to refocus your faith. Quick devos & encouragement for busy men & women who love Jesus
52 Scriptures Every Kid Should Know! Get the free printable Bible memory verses, coloring sheets, and progress reward chart from I Can Learn the Bible.
Book Synopsis In 'Spiritual Gifts for Christians Today', Knofel Staton offers eight lessons which bring to light important issues concerning today's charismatic movement. He handles the issues with fairness and a sincere appeal to Scripture, including studies of the perfect of 1 Corinthians Chapter 13 and the word tongues as used throughout the Bible, as well as a chapter devoted to the context of I Corinthians Chapter 14. This book is a unique exploration of Scripture and an important resource for Christians today, written by one who is well-known for his preaching and whose skill in writing is evident in this and numerous other published works. About the Author Knofel Staton, D.M., is a Professor of Biblical Studies at Hope International University, CA. Dr. Staton received his D.M. from Azusa Pacific University and has authored many books including, Hearing God: 8 Steps to Understanding the Bible, Heaven-Bound Living: Light for the Journey and How to Know the Will of God.
This post on the beatitudes for kids provides great explanations for the meanings of Jesus's words as well as coloring pages and activities.
This summer began for us with the advent of two young guests. They’ll stay a couple of weeks and then head off to their grandma’s. I warned their dad before they arrived that they should be ready for morning devos! Morning devotionals are a summertime tradition at my house. For my homeschooler, during the school year, Bible is an academic subject. My public school teen and I talk about how to apply God’s principles to her school life all the time. But when the rigors of school are over, when summer slows everything down, we take a few minutes everyday after breakfast and read the Bible together. We memorize God’s Word and think His thoughts after Him. These moments are precious. For me they offer insight into my children’s spiritual development and opportunities to address the questions and subjects on their minds. It also offers me the chance to confess to them. As we talk, I can be first to admit my failings. Children and teens can easily feel isolated and overwhelmed in their struggle against sin. Although they see our faults all too clearly, it isn’t always easy for them to see that we acknowledge that these are sins to be repented and confessed. For the kids the blessings are abundant. Devotionals help them get their day started with a regular scheduled time with God a habit we hope they carry into adulthood. They bring ideas in front of them that might not come up in Sunday School. They allow children and teens to interact directly with the Word (as opposed to a story/lesson book) and gives them an opportunity to have spiritual conversations with their parents. These morning times with God put kids in a different frame of mind. This summer the kids (right now all 4 of them! I am sending all my respect right now to you mothers of larger families!!!!) and I are working in Colossians. We have begun by memorizing Colossians 3:1-4 (See the note below for some awesome links to help you get started on your memorization journey!). Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. (Colossians 3:1-4) I want to be seeking the things above as the verse says. I want my kids minds to be pointed heavenward where Christ is. The best way I know to make that happen is to be studying with them. I would love for you have the chance to do that with your kids too. So this summer I will be posting a series of short devotionals that will include the scripture we are studying, questions for you and the kids, and particular insights we gleaned from our study. We did this last year with “6 Short Kids Devotionals from Daniel." So if you are ready to get started with devotionals and don’t want to wait as the Colossians posts come out one by one, go for it! If you want to make sure not to miss any of the posts, send me an email ([email protected]) with the subject “Summer Devo Series” and I’ll be sure you get an email letting you know when each one comes out. And of course you are always welcome to subscribe. Use the box above on the right, or if you want email me at [email protected]! Until our Lord Jesus Christ is revealed in glory! Helene PS. I know how hard memorization can be. And how discouraging! So I reached out to some bloggers I care about and came up with these great links. 10 Bible Memorization Tips That Won't Take All Day Making Colorful Scripture Cards 5 Better Ways to Memorize Scripture Scripture Challenge! SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave
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Devotions for kids to build stronger sibling relationships. Download these printable activities and bible verses for kids to help them to love their siblings.
Read this blog post for 5 biblical conflict resolution steps and strategies to help you deal with conflict with love and grace.
As we study the Bible alone or in a group setting, I think there are several questions we can ask ourselves to help us dig deeper. The five questions are as follows: What does the scripture say about God?What does the scripture say about me?Does something in this passage challenge me?What gives me hope in
Often times we get so consumed by religious activities that we lose sight of the center, source, and essence of our faith, Jesus Christ. While serving God and being involved in godly things is important, keeping your heart and mind close to Jesus is far more important. So, whether you've been experiencing a bit of
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Are you stuck in your Bible reading? Do you find yourself not knowing where to begin? Is Bible study overwhelming? I want to offer some FREE 5-minute devotionals for you. The topics range from prayer life to living in the darkness. The Lord places topics on my heart at various times and sometimes I just want to share a few truths with you. Over the last few months I’ve created a packet of free printables to share with you some of my best...
Immigration has become one of those hard topics in society. With the border crisis, it seems to become one that is political, and polarizing. However, it’s important to remember that immigran…
Whether you are teaching the beatitudes at home and in Sunday school. Make it easier with this free printable Beatitudes craft for kids.
Read this blog post for 5 biblical conflict resolution steps and strategies to help you deal with conflict with love and grace.
Determined to teach your children good character traits? Join us as we bring the lessons we use to teach our children character and use the free printables in your homeschool!
Excellent breakout session resources for your next Christian women's retreat. Large or small groups will have plenty to do with these ideas.
Use m&m candy to teach Bible object lessons for children, youth or adults on being who God called you to be and sharing God's love!...also prayer ideas & more!
Scripture Reference: Acts 16:1-5; 2 Timothy 1:3-7; 3:14-15; 1 Thessalonians 3:2 Suggested Emphasis: We can be like Timothy and begin to learn about God from an early age. Memory Verse: “You h…
This Jacob Wrestles with God Object Lesson will help children to understand that we must surrender our sinful lives to then be blessed with eternal life.
Our boys enjoyed daily family bible time so much, we made the commitment to do it every night - and thanks to this simple routine, it actually stuck! Click to read our family devotions structure and helpful resources.
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When connected to God's Word, objects in God's world can remind us of His truth! These Bible object lessons for adults or youth are created to do just that!
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Cross Maze (Activity Sheet) Activity sheets are a great way to end a Sunday School lesson. They can serve as a great take home activity. Or sometimes you just need to fill in those last five minute…
What is a war binder and how do I create one? Plus everything you need to create a war binder or faith journal, including free downloads!
Discover the best Christian novels for women, perfect for relaxing. These novels all have an element of romance and purity with a focus on God.
Today, we continue our journey through the Bible with today’s study of Ecclesiastes. May God show us what He wants us to learn? “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 As we study the Bible alone or
Looking for a great way to mix and mingle at your next retreat? This Get to Know You icebreaker activity is a super fun women's retreat icebreaker.
