I’ve been in youth ministry for nearly 7 years, and I’ve ministered to droves of parents and students. I could tell you all kinds of stories - good, bad, redemptive, hilarious, and heart-breaking. As I’ve surveyed these interactions, however, a single summarizing word comes to mind: “shocked”.... continue reading
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Watch Tim Keller, John Piper and Richard Coekin discuss what they love about the book of Ephesians ahead of the launch of Coekin's Ephesians For You, and share your own favorite aspect of this wonderful epistle below.... continue reading
Here’s another creative summer play activity for your preschoolers that will get your kids running around the yard—and remembering the importance of believing in Jesus.... continue reading
In his new book, Time for Every Thing?, Matt Fuller suggests using the second half of your summer vacation to review how you and your family are using your time—to make sure you’re living sustainably, rather than just surviving from year to year. Here’s how:... continue reading
All summer on The Good Book Blog, we’ve been posting fun activities to help you teach your children from the Bible. This week we look at Psalm 23 and see that God looks after his people—and making these thirst-quenching smoothies is a great way to recap the psalm. Perfect for hot (and not-so-hot) days!... continue reading
Summer’s a great time to relax with a good book—two members of The Good Book team share their favourites.... continue reading
Whatever the weather’s like in your part of the world, the summer break is a great opportunity to spend time digging into the Bible as a family. This week we have a creative way to tell the story of Jesus calming the storm.... continue reading
Planning a barbeque this summer? These lamb burgers are a tasty twist on the usual barbeque foods—make them with your children to remind them how God rescued his people from slavery in Egypt (Exodus 7 -15). Tell the Bible story; do the cooking activity; and talk about what you’ve learned.... continue reading
Nothing says summer more than water-play in the back yard. Here’s a fun game to play in the pool or bathtub—use it to teach your children that that Jesus is the boss over nature!... continue reading
