faith
How to Build Your Family’s Stone Memorial
I recently heard someone say as reason for their unbelief, “I believe we shouldn’t rely on something we can’t see, hear, or feel to make things better.” That thought is so common, so wrong, and yet also understandable. It really struck a chord with me because while I’ve been on this path of seeing and…
Read More“Who is God?” Preschool Bible Lessons on the Attributes of God – TRINITY
Inside: Trinity lessons for preschoolers in the Attributes of God series. Every week, I have the opportunity to visit the preschool program at our church and give a 20 minute chapel service for the kids. As I thought through what I wanted to focus on in chapel this year, I realized, “How can these little…
Read MoreHow to Explain the Trinity to Kids
Inside: How to teach the Trinity to kids. The Trinity. One of the most confusing doctrines of the Christian faith. One of the most foundational doctrines of the Christian faith. How do we go about teaching such a complex topic to children? And should we even try? Yes, We Should Teach the Trinity to Children…
Read MoreToddler Bibles – Top Picks Your Little One Will Love
Inside: Find a Toddler Bible that your little one is guaranteed to LOVE Does this scene sound familiar? You are ready to have Bible time with your toddler, so you pull a children’s Bible off the shelf, snuggle up together on the couch, and start reading. In less than 30 seconds, your wiggly toddler turns all the…
Read MoreHow To Teach Your Toddler The Gospel: 5 Theological Truths to Teach Your Little One
Wondering how to teach your toddler the gospel? Read on for five truths to get you started! The other night, as I was getting my (just turned) three year old in bed, he said something that made me stop and think. He said something to the extent of: “now that I’m three I’m going to…
Read More5 Step Bible Lesson for Kids (That Will Have Them Begging For More!)
Looking for a simple, but effective, Bible lesson for kids? Keep on reading! After my son turned six, I knew I wanted to begin digging a little deeper in our Bible time. He’s been through Play Through the Bible and read lots of stories from our storybook Bibles. We also read through the Tomie dePaola’s…
Read MoreThree Tips for Helping Your Child Start a Bible Journal
Wondering how to start Bible journal with your child? Try these tips. One of our biggest goals as parents is to find ways for our kids to own their faith. To dig into God’s Word and walk with him daily. To go to Him in prayer and praise. And to do these things because they themselves…
Read MoreJourney with Jesus to the Cross: A Lenten Bible Reading Plan for the Family
**Note: scroll down to the end of this post to find out how to get the FREE printable reading plan and calendar!** Have you ever wondered why we make a big to-do about the countdown leading up to Christmas, but Easter tends to get a major lack of fanfare? Now, don’t get me wrong, I love…
Read MoreStill Feeling Burned Out After Your “Me Time”? Here’s Why.
“Self care” “Me time” “Fill your cup” The world seems to practically scream at you these days: “Tired? Overwhelmed? Burnt out? You need to take time for yourself!” Self care is the catch all solution to practically all your ailments. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love some good alone time (Hi, my name is Liz…
Read More5 Tips for a Successful Bible Time with Kids
I have a confession. After completing the Play Through the Bible series I did a terrible job at having a consistent Bible time with my kids. We started and stopped, and started and stopped again. I had lofty goals and didn’t see them through. Most of the time I just plain didn’t know where to start. Have you found yourself…
Read More