The gospel is simple enough for anyone to understand. It is also deep enough to spend a lifetime appreciating, and an eternity praising God for. And, when teaching the gospel to kids—whether it’s around your family’s table or in a kids Sunday school class or at VBS or anywhere else—perhaps the best way is to let the Bible do it.... continue reading
The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross suite has a brand new addition! This collection of resources, based on the bestselling storybook, is a favorite for kids and their families—and it’s a great way of teaching children why the gospel is the best news ever.... continue reading
How do moms hold on to hope and life when daily sacrifices feel like little deaths? How do we find rest? And what do we make of how weak and weary we feel? Three Bible verses can help moms answer these questions. ... continue reading
It was an offhand comment during a prayer time at my Bible study group. But it blew me away.
Once a month, we split into single-sex groups for a more extended time of sharing and praying than we usually have time for. This is good news for the ladies, because it means we get to go to Val’s house.... continue reading
We usually think of freedom as the opposite of following rules—but God says that true freedom comes from letting him rule and guide us.
Which, at first, might seem kind of upside down.
But when you think about it, we already get that this is true in plenty of other parts of our lives.... continue reading
What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?
I’m guessing many of you would answer, Check my phone. It’s an easy habit to fall into. But it’s also a terrible way to start your day.... continue reading
As churches have reopened since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, many are reassessing which activities to resurrect and which to drop, especially in kids’ ministry. For many, this is a time to restart afresh. Teachers and volunteers have a chance to ask “How do I teach Sunday school effectively?” instead of the usual question, “What are we doing next?”... continue reading
Any movement in society that wishes to persuade and convince others of the rightness of its cause should be willing to hold itself up to scrutiny. (This applies no less for Christianity than any other worldview.)... continue reading
Read Day 1 of A Jesus Easter, a new family devotional from Barbara Reaoch. These easy-to-lead devotions start by looking at Genesis and take us through the Old Testament to see how Easter was always part of God’s amazing plan for his people. The remainder look at the Easter story itself, helping families to experience the full joy of our resurrection hope.... continue reading
“Jesus loves me, this I know.” It’s a sweet sound when words about Jesus come by heart to even the youngest child. Simple truths like these help kids start to see the beauty of the gospel.... continue reading
