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), ...
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How to Help Your Children Understand Easter (Free Activities)
Easter is a pretty big deal at ABCJesusLovesMe and on this blog. And for good reason! It’s the holiday that we celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of our Savior. But Easter can be a tough holiday to explain to children. Between the Easter bunny, loads of candy, Easter baskets, and Easter egg ...
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 ...
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 ...
Is a Bible On Your Christmas List?
As I have been reading through the key chapters of the Bible with many of you, I have come to appreciate more and more a quality study Bible. If you are in the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group, you know that my Bible fell apart. See damages below. While my Bible was being repaired, I was asked to review the new study Bible by Tony Evans. ...
GIVEAWAY: Which Children’s Bible is Best for Your Child or Classroom?
Have you ever searched for children’s Bibles on Amazon? Can you say, "Bible overload!" Paraphrase and picture Bibles. Story Bibles and theme Bibles. It is a wonderful "problem," but which Bible is right for your child or classroom? The answer depends on the age of your child and your goal when reading the Bible. Children Bible ...
NOW AVAILABLE: New Testament Curriculum
And like that… a seventh full ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum is finished. The second in the "Then They'll Grow" Sunday School Curriculum picks up where the Old Testament Curriculum stopped. NEW TESTAMENT CURRICULUM The mission of the New Testament Curriculum is to teach children who God is through the stories in the New Testament. ...
Why Entertainment at Church is Not Required for Children to Learn
I see a new trend happening and I can't get on board. Am I afraid of change? Am I archaic? Maybe. But I do not believe that my personality and age are the issues in this case. Honestly, I believe this new trend is devastating to our children. Let me explain. I don't know when the change occurred but some time between when I was a child and ...
Updated Ideas to Use the Bible Workbook
UPDATE: The Bible Activity Workbook has been updated to coincide with the Old and New Testament Curricula!!! In July 2012 Bible coloring sheets were added to enhance the ABCJLM Comprehensive Curricula. Combined into a spiral-bound book, the Bible Coloring Workbook provided coloring opportunities and gave visual to the Bible stories. But I desired ...
What are the Differences Between Children’s Bibles and How Do I Choose? {Giveaway}
Have you ever done a search for Children's Bibles on Amazon? There are a lot of options! Paraphrase and picture Bibles. Story Bibles and theme Bibles. But which Bible is right for your child? The answer depends on the age of your child and your goal when reading the Bible. Here is how I separate the various options and the target age for ...