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Seeing God through nature

The Beauty of God’s Creation: A Guide to Helping Your Kids Appreciate Nature

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When we take the time to get out and explore nature, we are astounded by the beauty that God has placed all around us. The trees, the flowers, the sky—all of it is breathtaking and worth celebrating. Unfortunately, many kids these days spend too much time inside playing video games or watching TV. This can […]

books about heaven for kids

The 10 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 the Holy Spirit To A Child

By Christie Thomas 12 Comments

Inside: How to explain the Holy Spirit to a child through the Biblical narrative, through the Trinity, and through the works of the Holy Spirit. Both kids and adults ask questions like: Who IS the Holy Spirit? Why do we need the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? Where does the Holy Spirit […]

Fruit of the Spirit: SELF CONTROL (lesson + devotional)

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The fruit of the Spirit SELF CONTROL includes a Jesus-centered devotional you can use in a lesson, as well as a full “fruit of the Spirit: self control” lesson plan with an object lesson, coloring page and other activities. Fruit of the Spirit SELF CONTROL for Kids! Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the […]

Fruit of the Spirit: GENTLENESS (lesson + devotional)

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The fruit of the Spirit GENTLENESS includes a Jesus-centered devotional you can use in a lesson, as well as a full “fruit of the Spirit: gentleness” lesson plan with an object lesson, coloring page and other activities. Gentless As Fruit of the Spirit (instead of as a virtue) Do not resist an evil person! If someone […]

Fruit of the Spirit: FAITHFULNESS (lesson + devotional)

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The fruit of the Spirit FAITHFULNESS includes a Jesus-centered devotional you can use in a lesson, as well as a full “fruit of the Spirit: faithfulness” lesson plan with an object lesson, coloring page and other activities. Faithfulness As Fruit of the Spirit (instead of as a virtue) Think carefully about this Jesus whom we declare […]

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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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