What have you learned from the last four months of social-distancing? For me, I've become increasingly grateful for my family, our home, and our church. I see a wave of blessings that I may have missed in different circumstances. I have also learned that I need to take greater ownership of the spiritual growth of my children. What ...
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How to Instill Faith in Your Child
In my Biblical Discipline conferences, I humbly share that prior to having my own children I believed parenting would be easy. It wasn't long into my journey that I discovered raising godly children is anything but easy. And I know that I am not alone. Many of you are overwhelmed. You had great ambition, but somewhere between the piles of ...
Object Lesson: God Uses Bad for Good
I love object lessons. Ones that can be easily understood by children yet leave a lasting impression. This object lesson of how God uses bad for good can be used as a Children's Sermon, specifically for Easter or Christmas, or when teaching on passages such as Romans 8:28. This activity is also one of many in the ABCJesusLovesMe 5 Year ...
FREE Salvation Certificates and Celebrations Ideas for Children
The greatest joy that a parent or teacher can ever have is walking a child through the process of giving his or her life to Jesus. A time when, with child-like faith, the child professes that he or she is a sinner and needs forgiveness (Romans 10:9-10). Because there is no greater celebration than when a sinner comes to Jesus (Luke 15:10), ...
Do You Have a Parenting Plan Based on the Bible?
Last week the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook groups were filled with discipline and parenting questions. A lot of why's and how's were discussed. My heart breaks for so many of you because discipline used to be "easy." When a child deliberately disobeyed, a consequence followed. Then, through an evolution of minds, the line got wavy and suddenly ...
4 Year Curriculum, 2nd Edition: Now Available
From the moment the news was released last week, we have struggled to keep up with orders! The response to the remodeled 4 Year Curriculum has been amazing. And I understand why! God has put together our best curriculum yet. Here is a quick peak at a few of the exciting details. Teaching Tips The new 4 Year Curriculum Guide is ...
Send a Hug: Activity for Kids
I saw this idea on social media and immediately fell in love with the opportunity that it provides for families during this time. Self-Portrait Hug The idea is to trace the child's body (from waist up) allowing the child to decorate it. Then, mail this "hug" to someone you love. Supplies only require large paper (e.g. butcher ...
Are You Joining Us Tonight?
I hope so! If not, please set your timers now to join us in a little under an hour (5:00 CDT) for the second LIVE Preschool Worship. Your entire family will hear the story of Jesus Riding on the Donkey, learn two fun Bible songs, and memorize a Bible verse. Activity sheets will be available for further learning! For the Bible story ...
Help! We are Homebound!
Do you feel like climbing to the top of your roof and shouting, "Help! I am homebound with my children and I don't know what to do!" You are not alone. Many families have found themselves in a new situation with social distancing. Here are some ideas to help you navigate this new experience. Collect a Toolbox of Ideas As a family I ...
Have Church at Home with Your Family Using This FREE Video
If your family is unable to attend church this weekend, I invite you to worship with me in watching this FREE Preschool Worship Video that I made today. Your entire family will hear the story of Jesus Calming the Storm, learn two fun Bible songs, and memorize a Bible verse. And for further learning, print the FREE Family Activity Sheets ...