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The 8 Best Books About Heaven for Kids

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I was a children’s ministry director for nearly 12 years and was asked several times to recommend books about heaven for kids who had experienced loss. What follows are the ones I recommended back then, plus a few newer books. Also, if your child is directly dealing with the death of someone, this free resource […]

how to explain death to a child, biblically

How to Explain Death to a Child Biblically

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Learn how to explain death to a child Biblically through Scripture and simple phrases children can understand. This article will equip you to know what to say when your child has to deal with the hardest thing in life: death. His face crumpled behind his boy-man hands.  “I miss Great-Grandpa,” my 10 year old said, […]

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Helping kids learn how to love Jesus more than anything

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Of the 9 worship styles for kids, a child that leans toward the contemplative style is likely a very loving child, and maybe has even sensed God’s love for them. They might spend a lot of time thinking, and can easily imagine God as a friend. But how can you help your contemplative child learn […]

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Audacious simplicity: How the ascetic lifestyle can help your child love God and the world

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Of the 9 worship styles for kids, a child that leans toward the ascetic lifestyle is likely a very thoughtful child, and may not be interested in sensory ways of engaging with God and the Bible. You could also think of this child as the minimalist. But when natural ascetics live a life of astounding […]

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The Christian Parent’s Guide To Encouraging Child Activism

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Child activism may seem like a misnomer, but some kids are hardwired to be activists. Let’s guide their justice-minded hearts toward helping others! “I’ll call it Creative Kids For Compassion,” he stated at the dinner table. “Huh?” I had no idea what he was talking about. As usual. This child has a prolific inner life […]

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How To Help The World As A Kid

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Wondering how to help the world as a kid, or help your justice-minded child help the world while worshipping God? Read on… Of the 9 worship styles for kids, a child that leans toward the activist style is one with a very strong sense of justice. They might become frustrated by unfairness on the playground […]

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Hi, I’m Christie Thomas

I am a mom of three boys, former Children’s Ministry Director, and author. I believe that every Christian mom can confidently nurture deep faith roots in her kids through little habits that add up over time. Learn more about how I can help you here. 

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  • How to explain the resurrection to a child
    How to explain the resurrection to a child
  • The Christ-Centered Way To Present The Fruit Of The Spirit For Kids
    The Christ-Centered Way To Present The Fruit Of The Spirit For Kids
  •  8 Prayers to Help a Child With Anxiety
     8 Prayers to Help a Child With Anxiety
  • An Object Lesson on Faith That Kids Will Beg to Do Again!
    An Object Lesson on Faith That Kids Will Beg to Do Again!
  • VOILA! A Disappearing Sin Object Lesson For Kids
    VOILA! A Disappearing Sin Object Lesson For Kids
  • A Family Messianic Passover Seder (and a Seder Meal Script!)
    A Family Messianic Passover Seder (and a Seder Meal Script!)

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