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the Fruit of the Spirit for kids

The Christ-Centered Way to Present the Fruit of the Spirit for Kids

By Christie Thomas 7 Comments

INSIDE: ‘The fruit of the Spirit for kids’ shares a way to teach kids this concept without making it another list of virtues or rules. It includes a craft and a video to explain, as well as a review of a children’s picture book on the topic.  I live in central Alberta, Canada, and we’re […]

6 Books to Help Children Find Hope

By Christie Thomas 2 Comments

When one of my boys is sad, it can be really tricky to know what to say. I can say, “it’ll be ok” or “it’s not so bad” or “it’ll get better”, but platitudes lose their powerful quickly. Instead, I like to tell a story. You and I can help our children find hope through […]

Trusting God object lesson

An Object Lesson on Faith That Kids Will Beg to Do Again!

By Christie Thomas 6 Comments

INSIDE: An object lesson on faith and trusting God for Christian kids, plus a book that will help your kids understand WHY they can have faith in a loving God. It can be hard for kids to build trust in our amazing (but invisible) God. Let’s be honest – it’s often hard for adults to […]

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The “God Is Omnipresent” Object Lesson Your Kids Will LOVE!

By Christie Thomas 1 Comment

Keep reading for a God is omnipresent object lesson that’s super simple and kids will love to replicate! “How can I know God is there when I can’t see him?” My son’s honest-but-tough 4-year old question stumped me. How can we really trust that God is there when we can’t see him? It’s hard for […]

Christian board books

Best Christian Board Books from 2019!

By Christie Thomas 6 Comments

Reading with your toddler can take incredible persistence! All the gnawing and grabbing and drooling can destroy your books. Thankfully, many of your favorite children’s books have been made into board books, and there are many new selections being published exclusively as board books. If you’d like to combine READING time with teaching your little […]

Child dealing with loss

4 Uplifting Phrases for Kids Dealing With Loss

By Christie Thomas 8 Comments

My newest release is called Quinn Says Goodbye, a children’s story about the presence of God when life is hard or confusing. It seems like a deep topic for a children’s book, doesn’t it? But children have to deal with loss and hard things all the time. Did any of the following affect you as […]

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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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  • An Object Lesson on Faith That Kids Will Beg to Do Again!
    An Object Lesson on Faith That Kids Will Beg to Do Again!
  • 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
  • VOILA! A Disappearing Sin Object Lesson For Kids
    VOILA! A Disappearing Sin Object Lesson For Kids
  • 3 Ways to Slip Jesus Into the Lives of Your Grown Kids and Grandkids
    3 Ways to Slip Jesus Into the Lives of Your Grown Kids and Grandkids
  • Fruit of the Spirit: GOODNESS (lesson + devotional)
    Fruit of the Spirit: GOODNESS (lesson + devotional)
  •  8 Prayers to Help a Child With Anxiety
     8 Prayers to Help a Child With Anxiety

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