A long time ago, in a land not so far away, a young boy grew in the kingdom of his grandfather, the rightful heir to a rich and prosperous throne. His grandfather, while mighty and blessed, was a cruel and wicked man. Though his father had served the one, true God of the land, the…
Memorizing Bible Chapters with Your Kids
Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) wrote some 9,000 hymns in her lifetime, including Blessed Assurance. That’s pretty incredible. What’s even more incredible? She was blinded in the first two months of her life, yet memorized whole books of the Bible during her childhood. According to Christian History, “While she enjoyed her poetry, she zealously memorized the Bible….
Give Thanks to the Giver of All Things {Free Bible Memory Booklets in ESV or KJV}
It’s hard to deny–we (here in the West) live in a culture of entitlement and excess. Humility, thankfulness, and the recognition that all blessings flow from our God and Father are hard qualities to come by, even for those of us who really love King Jesus. (To be honest, we may not be big on…
Real-Life Heroes ~ And a $50 Christian History Giveaway!
Kids are built in hero-makers, aren’t they? They love to find heroes, and they’re quite good at it. From Elmo and Dora to the NBA’s LeBron James and the WNBA’s Maya Moore, kids develop overt appreciation for others. Where are all the real heroes? The Bible is full of hero stories. Not all “hero stories”…
Teach Kids Theology in Just a Few Minutes a Day!
Hans looked up at Katie and did his best to snort like his father. She rolled her eyes. Martin picked up a small bound book and waved it. “Alas, what manifold misery I beheld! The common people, especially in the villages, know nothing at all of Christian doctrine.” (1) The reformer snorted again. Down the…