The fruit of the Spirit: joy includes a teaching on the fruit of the Spirit JOY as well as a fruit of the Spirit JOY lesson, craft, and coloring page. A teaching on the fruit of the spirit – joy Jesus told three stories about lost things: a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost […]
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Fruit of the Spirit is LOVE (a kids devotional + lesson)
The fruit of the Spirit: love includes a discussion on why is love the first fruit of the Spirit, as well as a fruit of the Spirit: love lesson, craft, and coloring page featuring a verse from the holy Bible. Why is LOVE the first fruit of the Spirit? If you’ve ever wondered why the […]
The Fruit of the Spirit for Kids: A Gospel-Centered Approach
The fruits of the Spirit for kids aren’t about character training or good morals…they’re about the Gospel. Sometimes it seems like growing spiritually is like trying to roll out pizza dough. I squash it with my rolling pin only to have it snap back to its original shape. I roll it again and it snaps […]
The Powerful Message of the “Grinch Gospel”
Understand the message of the Christian faith more deeply through the Grinch Gospel. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is one of my favorite Christmas movies (and books) because it’s much deeper than meets the eye. In fact, our communal friend has a lot more to teach about the gospel of salvation than you might think! […]
Your Ultimate List of Nativity Gifts for Kids
One year, my preschooler announced, “Mom, Christmas is really about the presents…” I waited with bated breath for the rest. “…because God gave us Jesus!” Phew! When my middle son was 3, he encountered Christmas for the first time in his memory. When we visited my in-laws at the beginning of December, he paid no […]
8 kid-approved ways to have a Jesus-focused Christmas
INSIDE: This Christmas, set out a few strategic toys to help your kids experience a Jesus-focused Christmas, through play. His chubby hands wrapped up the stuffed bear in a special blankie, then lowered the swaddled bear into a laundry basket. “Ni-night Jesus,” he said. I tucked him in, and made sure that the Jesus-bear was […]