When we make time to share faith as a family that helps children value connecting to God. It also gives us time to process our lives and understand how God interacts with us. Family devotions done regularly is one of the best ways to nurture faith in children. Make the most of time together to grow […]
Prayer should build our relationship with God. Each time we pray we should grow in our faith and trust in God. There are four key aspects you need you can bring in as you pray. Use this acrostic to P-R-A-Y. Powerful prayer connects our children to God and opens their hearts as they discover how […]
Nativity Set Activities to Keep Christ in Christmas At Christmas, little figurines of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus fascinate children. This year use the crèche to help focus on the meaning of Christmas, teach children spiritual truths, and keep Christ in Christmas. Start by making a special event of setting up a nativity set. Read […]
Questions about prayer that children ask provide teachable moments when we can respond and share truths about God. We need to take their questions about prayer seriously because they are trying to understand how prayer works. Use and consider what your child really wants to know about prayer or God. Let’s consider several questions and […]
Getting outside for neighborhood prayer walks as a family is actively praying for others. That helps children focus outward. This also helps children start to show their faith in a simple way. Before you do this prayer activity, prepare your children with a simpler prayer walk. It’s one of many ways to do family devotions and […]
Regular family devotions combined with prayer become tools for nurturing children’ faith and conversing about God and values. Daily devotions were a highlight of the day when we gathered together. On very busy days we only read a scripture card but most of the time we read the Bible, shared a story, and did a […]