I'm always on the lookout for free short devotions for kids. Today I'm sharing a great resource for these short devotions from Compassion International's Compassion Explorer Kids Magazine section of their website. Each devotion answers a question your children may have about the world, about their emotions, or about basic biblical concepts like serving. The site is rich with colorful images and each devotion can be completed in under 5 minutes. Each topic includes a guided prayer … [Read more...] about Answering their Questions – Devotions for Kids
Teaching Kids About Jesus’ Death & Resurrection at Easter
I'm so excited to share this free ebook, Teaching Kids About Jesus' Death & Resurrection at Easter with subscribers to the God-Centered Home Community Connection. The weekly email is a round-up of the week's best parenting with purpose resources, including freebies, a family focus, highlights from the blog, a deal of the week, and inspiration for your parenting journey. In the ebook, you'll find over 50 resources featured including: Simple Activities Easter Children's Books … [Read more...] about Teaching Kids About Jesus’ Death & Resurrection at Easter
Weaving God Into the Littlest Moments
Her little hands cupped in mine, we begin our bedtime routine with prayer. She hesitates, her 4-year-old mind swirling with the day's events, trying to choose just the right thing to tell God she is thankful for. She begins, gratitude pouring out of her heart for her favorite crayons, the bunny hat she likes to sleep in, time spent with her Noni and Poppy, and finally, for her little brother. Taking a cue from Andy Stanley, I ask a couple of quick questions at bedtime and we talk about … [Read more...] about Weaving God Into the Littlest Moments
A Sense of the Resurrection + Coupon Code
Amanda White from ohAmanda.com is a former church planter and children's ministry director and a mom who has the spiritual gift of turning regular life things into teachable moments for her kids. I love these details she shares about the resource she's put together that parents can use to teach their children the Easter story: "12 simple activities to be done the few weeks before Easter will turn your home into a memorial to Jesus’ death and resurrection. You’ll experience Jesus’ anointing, … [Read more...] about A Sense of the Resurrection + Coupon Code
Resurrection Rolls for Easter
For this activity, start with reading the Easter story from the Bible. Our favorite Bible for preschoolers is the Jesus Storybook Bible. As you work through the steps of the activity, remind your child about what you just read. Type of Activity: Baking Supplies Needed: crescent rolls, marshmallows, cinnamon & sugar (or red sprinkles), melted butter, Bible Biblical Truth Shared: Jesus went into the tomb and then rose again. Jesus is alive! Spread out the crescent roll triangles … [Read more...] about Resurrection Rolls for Easter
