God is never too busy or preoccupied to receive you when you bring your burdens into his presence. God cares for your children. That is such an encouragement when we are struggling to persevere in prayer.
But it’s hard to know what to pray sometimes; or we’ve been praying for so many years that we’ve run out of steam and lost momentum. So, to reinvigorate your prayers for your children, here are ten ways you can pray. They’ve been drawn from conversations I’ve had with parents in pain who have shared some of the substance of their prayers. Each situation has its own complications, but over time several common themes have emerged.... continue reading
Just how much care went into the artwork featured in The Kingdom and the King Storybook Bible?
Illustrator Catalina Echeverri is dedicated to grounding her designs in rich theology, biblical truth, and as much historical accuracy as possible. Every detail of her illustrations is carefully considered—from facial expressions and skin tones to objects and symbolism.
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Christians love to give kids Bibles! Which is wonderful. But the sad truth is, many of these Bibles end up just gathering dust.
There are many reasons why kids might not actually read the Bible they’ve been given. Here are just a few—and some thoughts on how to help!
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Story Trails are a great way to share the Gospel with unchurched members of your community as well as lots of fun as people get outside, get active, and get reading! Here at The Good Book Company we’ve got various engaging Easter story trails, all linked with one of our popular kids books. Here’s more information on what they are, why they’re great, and how to use them. ... continue reading
In one church in McCaysville, Georgia, children’s ministry director Sally Morris decided to work on producing a kids’ curriculum to go alongside Love Your Church by Tony Merida. It meant that the children and young people in her church could follow the same teaching plan as the adults, so that the whole church learned together. After completing the curriculum in her own context, Sally sent us what she’d written, asking if it could be offered to other churches.... continue reading
Selecting creative, interactive, and easy-to-use resources for Sunday School will help your session run all the more smoothly, all while engaging young hearts with big Bible truths. Here are some recommended books and series that are suitable for different age groups and can be enjoyed in a Sunday School setting.... continue reading
I have never found prayer comes particularly naturally to me. I find it hard to concentrate and stop my mind wandering, and I regularly realize I need to repent of moving through my day without praying much at all. I know that prayer is a gift and a privilege, but I find it hard to live that out.... continue reading
I once taught a 10-year-old Sunday School student named "Chicken." That was how he introduced himself when he strolled into class ten minutes late soaking wet from walking to church in the rain. His real name was David and he was a hoot, especially as he gasped and groaned hearing Bible stories for the first time. Each Sunday, he came and reveled in the love of others and love of God before slinking to the back of the church where I discovered he often sat by himself.... continue reading
A few years ago, as part of our Tales That Tell the Truth series, I wrote a book called Jesus and the Lions’ Den. Yes, you read that right – it says Jesus, not Daniel. But why?... continue reading
Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024! For homeschooling parents, this is a time for a return to routine, while still trying to have fresh eyes for the spring semester ahead. Maybe you’re approaching this “restarting” time with a mixture of trepidation and excitement. I can relate! Here are a few tips to start off 2024 in your homeschool:... continue reading
