In this episode, guest Bible teacher Thomas Morse shares about David’s love for Saul, even though Saul didn’t treat David well. We can learn how to love those who aren’t nice to us by learning from David and Jesus.
Discussion with your kids: Think of someone who isn’t nice to you at school, daycare, or church. Think about some nice things you could do for them, and then make some plans to bless them!
Bonus: Here’s an article I wrote about why you don’t have to have all the answers.
In this episode, I share from John when Jesus appears to the disciples and tells Peter to feed His sheep, and how Jesus is growing our faith so we can share His gospel with others.
Discussion with your kids: Play “a little bit bigger.” Start by naming something that could fit inside your room and then take turns naming something that’s a little bit bigger than what you named. When you get as big as you can, say, “God is even bigger than that!” and thank God for being so big.
Bonus: Here’s an article I wrote for when you’re sick of always running out of time.
In this episode, I share from Luke when Jesus is raised from the dead and invites the disciples and us to share His good news with all the world.
Discussion with your kids: Think of something amazing God has shown you about Himself lately and tell it to someone!
Bonus: Here’s an article I wrote about Two Questions to Help Pursue God’s Purposes.
In this episode, I share from Luke when Jesus obeyed the Father in going to the cross, and that when we believe in Him and want to be with Him, He is delighted to welcome us into His forever family.
Discussion with your kids: Think of someone you would like to know Jesus more. Pray that they would this coming week.
In this episode, I share from Luke when Jesus is taken by the chief priests, and the disciples all run away, and that we can ask His Holy Spirit to help us be faithful whenever we are afraid or confused.
Discussion with your kids: Tell each other something that makes you afraid. Then, ask Jesus to show you that He’s more powerful than that.
In this episode, I share from Luke and John about Jesus’ last hours with His disciples before His death, and how Jesus wants to help us receive and share His love with those right in the room with us.
Discussion with your kids: Name the people you share a room with the most. Ask Jesus to help you come up with some cool ways to show love to them.
In this episode I share from Luke when Jesus told a story about the Pharisees’ rejection of Him and that He would take care of His disciples no matter what scary things happened, just as He does today.
Discussion with your kids: Think of some things you want Jesus to be in charge of. Then say something like, “Jesus, I want you to be in charge of my dog, my room, my schoolwork, and my friendships.”
In this episode, I share from Luke about Jesus seeking Zacchaeus and how He invites us to join in His good works all the way until He comes again.
Discussion with your kids: Take turns telling each other why Jesus is the best, and see how long you can go back and forth.
In this episode, I share from Luke about a rich man and a blind man who came to Jesus and how God invites us to come to Him in prayer.
Discussion with your kids: Ask your children to come up with some ways they could show love to kids who are younger than them at church or at school.
I recently had the chance to read with my five-year-old son the first book in a series being released in April, and because we enjoyed it so much, I wanted to tell you about it.
The series is called The Bible’s Big Ideas, and here’s a bit from the GospelGrown website:
The central message, or The Story, of the Bible is the Gospel, the Good News about Jesus Christ. However, the Bible is a Story made up of many stories, sub-plots to the Gospel Story, each with their own setting, characters, and plot. These stories highlight, develop, and illumine the various themes of the main plot, the Gospel Story. Therefore, knowing the parts well will deepen our understanding of the whole.
The first book in the series is called The Promise of Life: A Big Story about God’s Law:
God’s Law promised life for all who would obey. But instead of giving life, God’s Law brought death, imprisoning the whole world under its curse and revealing their slavery to Sin. But there’s more . . . God’s Law also pointed to a better way, the only way, to life with God. From the pages of this book, help children see their own slavery to Sin and point them to the One who can rescue from Sin and give the free gift of life to all who would trust Him.
You can also check out a short video about it here and find out more on their Facebook page.