I became a father at 22 when my first son was born. My 1st son David has grown into a brilliant young man, a humble genius passionate about giving back. He serves as a public school teacher while honing his skills as a writer on the weekends. He is kind, compassionate, and a credit to the human race. In many ways, he’s become my best friend and even a role model in my life. I still remember
As Christian parents, we have a great responsibility to raise our children in accordance with God’s laws. Our job as parents is to teach and model the Ten Commandments to our children. These commandments are not merely rules to be followed, but they are a blueprint for a successful and meaningful life. In this blog post, we will dive deeper into each of the Ten Commandments and how they can be applied to parenting in the modern
When you were a child, do you remember saying model prayers? Prayers are a tradition that has been passed down for generations. This is the time when children can reflect on their day and ask for God’s protection during the night. In this blog post, we will share some of our favorite children’s prayers. Our hope is that these prayers will bring peace and comfort to your little ones as they fall asleep. Simple Prayers Have Spiritual
As Christian parents, we are called to train our children up in the way of the Lord (Proverbs 22:6). The Bible says a lot about children and our calling to lead them to Jesus. But what does that actually look like? How can we instill godly wisdom in our kids on a daily basis? In this blog post, we’ll explore some practical ways to teach your kids about God and help them grow in their faith. We’ll
Have you ever been in a situation where God was calling you to do something, but you hesitated? Maybe you were worried about what others would think, or maybe you just weren’t sure if it was the right thing to do. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of answering God’s call when he calls us. We will also share a personal story about how we failed to act when God called us. We hope
The need for child discipleship is critical. As parents, you feel the need for your kids to know God and His Word; but you’re not sure how to take this on by yourself at home in a time of limited social gatherings. How can you have discipleship moments with your kids in your already busy weekly schedule? We are excited to share with you Brite Families! Entirely digital, Brite Families is designed for you to have discipleship
Our friends at Children’s Worship Bulletins have just posted a very helpful collection of printable Easter activities on their blog. The idea is for parents to join with their children in a shared experience. This is a perfect way to support families in your church this Easter season. Here’s what’s included: A special Object Lesson as an introduction for parents with questions to get the conversation going. A special craft that you can do with your kids.
Our friends from Seeds Family Worship have launched a beautiful new project called Lullaby House Music. Their goal is to bring a peaceful, worshipful atmosphere into homes and nurseries around the world. Click here to read the story. This would be the perfect playlist in any church nursery too! This music is already streaming on all the major platforms. Here’s what Josh Houser wrote about the project: People have wondered, how did Lullaby House Music get birthed from
Christmas looks and feels a little different this year. Traditions have been altered. Parties have been canceled. Gatherings have been smaller. But there are still so many ways to celebrate! Go Curriculum shares these five simple ways you can encourage your families to remember the good news of Jesus this Christmas. COLLECT CANNED FOODS FOR A FOOD PANTRY Jesus – the King of the Universe – stepped down from His throne to serve us. Isn’t that incredible?
With the ongoing health concerns of Covid-19, many churches will skip their annual Christmas programs for children. That leaves a big gap in the ministry calendar since many congregations plan their pageants for months during the Advent season. The church Christmas play is a time when families come together (grandparents, aunts, uncles, and more) to celebrate the birth of Christ. Go Curriculum (makers of BOLT VBS) just announced a fun new program called “Dough Holy Night” that
Creative and beloved children’s author Mo Willems has written a delightful series of books centering on “the Pigeon.” The pigeon is a rather boisterous and self-centered character who (like some toddlers) will beg, plead, cajole, bargain, and even throw tantrums in attempts to get his way. This is usually done in a rather humorous and entertaining way, but provides decent illustration for kids to understand how ridiculous their actions can sometimes be. The pigeon is a
This is a guest post by David Ray, Founder, Doorpost Songs You never intended to become a worship leader. But somewhere along the way, the role of “worship leader for children” was added to your job description. Now you’ve got to figure out how to do something more than just play a couple YouTube clips while the fifth-grade boys give each other wet willies in the back row. How do we create worship moments for kids that
This is a gust post from Dave Ray, Founder – Doorpost Songs. Don’t miss their amazing worship songs on YouTube. We appreciate Dave and their support of Ministry-To-Children! How Our Family Is Celebrating Easter in the Middle of a Pandemic In the blink of an eye, our world has been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have shuttered our businesses, closed our schools, and learned the meaning of the term “social distancing.” And now we
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. -Colossians 3:17 It could be a break from school, a rainy day, a sick day, or just a general period of doldrums. Kids often experience frustration when they feel that they’ve run out of exciting activities or tasks, especially in modern times of continual entertainment and over-stimulation. We want to keep children engaged and
Kids need Bible teaching, even when the church is closed. This page lists our favorite free resources for virtual Sunday School and kids church online. Online Children’s Church Service Kidology Kids Church Online FREE ONLINE KID’S CHURCH SERVICE FOR CHURCHES WHO HAVE HAD TO CANCEL PUBLIC GATHERINGS If your church, like mine, has had to cancel services, I created a children’s church video for kids and parents to watch at home. Virtual Sunday School These videos are
There are so many great ways to help kids memorize scripture. Here are a few of our favorites activities for scripture memory in your family, church, or Sunday School. 5 Ways to Teach Children Bible Verses Like everything it helps to have a plan. Here are some of my favorite ways to help kids memorize their Bible verses. In general, Scripture work should be fun, easy, age-appropriate and effective. Here is what I recommend: 1. Adopt One
We all make Christmas lists (either written or in our minds) with cousins, friends, parents, or work associates etc. This year I am adding something new to my list and it started with a minor traffic jam on the way home from Sam’s Club. What if we plan ahead for God Moments? This was clearly a “God moment” where this woman saw a need and her heart was stirred up to take action. It was a beautiful
So last week’s post, STOP SHAMING BUSY PARENTS, got some mixed reactions. I think it’s a helpful conversation and a good time to rethink how our shares on Facebook might affect people who are struggling. Let’s all agree to the following… 1. Kids attending church is a good thing (excluding illness etc.) I don’t see any argument here – especially from the children’s ministry leaders. Under normal circumstances, 2. Parents are responsible to God for the spiritual
Lately, their has been a buzz on social media about parents to bringing their kids to church. They lead with outrageous titles implying that skipping church will doom your children to become unbelievers. I was shocked to see how many people were sharing (and liking) these negative posts. We 100% agree that church attendance is important and plays a role in kids coming to Christ, but some of these articles cross the line into legalism and parent
What are the best Bibles for children? What suggestions for parents wanting to make Bible story bedtime a habit in their family? What are your top bedtime story Bibles for kids? Top 10 Picks for Best Children’s Bible This article is a guide to the best children’s Bibles. It discusses different Bible versions and features that are good for kids. There are many popular options, including The Jesus Storybook Bible and the NIV Adventure Bible for Kids. #1
Help children get deeper into God’s Word daily with these 100% free printable kids devotions. Simply download the print friendly PDF below or click to view the full devotional online. These are perfect for families to share quality time together learning about Jesus and God’s Word. Don’t miss our Bible verses for kids to memorize. Simple Format Kids Devotions This series helps kids look at major themes: Hope, Love, Trust, Truth, Service, and Perseverance. Every month is
“Let ME do it!!!” How many times do we find kids making such demands? Youngsters developing independence are eager to take control and do things themselves, which is often a positive effort. However, sometimes the over-zealous self-sufficient aims can end in disaster, and often we wind up jumping in to rescue the child who suddenly realizes they needed help after all. I admit it, there are times when I chuckle silently as I hand an insistent toddler
We’re excited about this new resource to help kids and parents daily devotionals in faith together. It’s called God’s Story 365 and is a fun way to explore the Bible as a family! Each page has bright-colored art, short and engaging stories (including biblical references to dive deeper) and table-talk-style questions to get kids of any age talking about the whole Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, one tear-off page at a time. Whether you start in January
This devotional is designed for the family and can be done on Thanksgiving or around Thanksgiving. The objective of this devotional is to teach children to thank God for all of the things that they are thankful for. Pre-Devotional Questions: Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? (Answer: Because of the good harvest) Who should we thank at Thanksgiving? (Answer: God) Why should we thank God? (Answer: Because God gives us the good harvest) Thanksgiving Devotional for Families I
