We are Family

Lesson Learned:  God made us a family. Materials Needed:  pictures of your family members Bible Verse:Ruth 1:11-14  11 But Naomi said, “Return home, my daughters. Why would you come with me? Am I going to have any more sons, who could become your husbands? 12 Return home, my daughters; I am too old to have…

Where’s Your Name?

Lesson Learned:  We will go to Heaven if our name is in God’s Book of Life. Materials Needed:  several sheets of computer paper, stapler, stickers, marker Bible Verse:Revelation 3:5 5 The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book…

The Wide and Narrow

Lesson Learned:  It isn’t always easy to do what God asks us to do. Materials Needed:  blocks or masking tape Bible Verse:Matthew 7:13 13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and…

Racing On

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to race to Him. Materials Needed: 2 pieces of masking tape, about 1 foot long each Bible Verse:2 Timothy 4:1-7 1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this…

Dorcas, A Good Helper

Lesson Learned:  God likes it when we help others. Materials Needed: scissors, markers or stickers, paper Bible Verse:Acts 9:36-43  36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor. 37 About that time she became sick and died, and her body…

By a Hair

Lesson Learned:  God knows everything about us. Materials Needed: doll or stuffed animal, hairbrush Bible Verse:Luke 12:7 7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-30 9 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will…

Face of God

Lesson Learned:  God blesses those who love Him. Materials Needed: paper, marker Bible Verse:Numbers 6:24-26  24 “‘“The LORD bless you    and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face shine on you    and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD turn his face toward you    and give you peace.”’ Talking Points:  God blesses those who…

Chosen

Lesson Learned:  God chooses us. Materials Needed: tongs, 2  bowls, blocks Bible Vers :John 15:16 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. Ephesians 1:4 4…

Who Made the World?

Lesson Learned:  God made the world. Materials Needed:  empty grocery sack Bible Verse:  Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 45:18, Jeremiah 10:12 Talking Points:  There is only one God and He is so amazing.  He made the whole earth, the wind, the skies, the flowers, the trees, and all the animals.  He made colors, smells, and tastes. He…

Dress for Success

Dress for Success Lesson Learned: God wants us to always be ready to stand up for Him. Materials Needed:  catalog from the mail, scissors, paper, glue Bible Verse :Ephesians 6:10-17 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take…

Standing Firm

Lesson Learned:  We must stand firm for what we believe. Materials Needed: none Bible Verse: 1 Cor 15:1-2 1 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you…

The Golden Calf

Lesson Learned:  It makes God angry when we treat anything else like God except for Him. Materials Needed:  yellow play-doh Bible Verse:Exodus 32:1-9. 19-25, 35 1 When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us.…

Showing Kindness

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to show kindness to one another. Materials Needed:  paper plate, brass paper fastener, crayons, small piece of cardboard (I used a small piece from the back of a cereal box) Bible Verse: Zechariah 7:8-9  8 And the word of the LORD came again to Zechariah: 9 “This is what the…

Naaman

Lesson Learned:  When Naaman believed and obeyed God’s message, he was saved. Materials Needed: bowl of water, wash rag, like a plastic cup or bowl Bible Verse: 2 Kings 5  1 Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded,…

God Washes Away Our Sins

Lesson Learned:  God makes us clean. Materials Needed: laundry (who doesn’t have plenty of that?), washer or dryer Bible Verse:Isaiah 64:6 6 All of us have become like one who is unclean,    and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf,    and like the wind our sins sweep…

Blazin’ for God

Lesson Learned:  God’s glory will shine through us. Materials:  brown and orange or yellow construction paper, scissors, tape Bible Verses:Isaiah 62:1-21 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,    for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn,    her salvation like a blazing torch. Talking Points:  God does…

God Knows Everything

Lesson Learned:  God knows everything. Materials Needed: bag, various items to put in the bag from around the house, e.g. spoon, bowl, toy, washcloth, crayon, etc. Bible Verse: Isaiah 46:10 I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will…

Jesus Tells Us to Love

Lesson Learned:  Jesus wants us to love all people, just like He loves all people. Materials Needed:  play-doh Bible Verse :Matthew 5:43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you…

Easter Story Cookies

We’re breaking from the normal layout here to do a fun activity on Saturday night before Easter: Easter Story Cookies1 cup whole pecans1 tsp. vinegar3 eggs whites (room temperature)pinch of salt1 cup sugara Bible Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place pecans in a baggie and let your children beat them with a wooden spoon to…

Jesus Died on the Cross For Me

Lesson Learned:  Jesus showed His love for you by dying on the cross for you (and me!).  He forgives us for the bad things we do and always loves us. Materials Needed: construction paper, markers, scissors, paper plate Bible Verse: Matthew 27:32-5 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named…

The Last Supper

Lesson Learned:  Jesus was willing to give up His life for us. Materials Needed:  bread, grape juice, cups Bible Verse :Matthew 26:24-3026 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”  27 Then he…

Love is #1

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to love Him more than anything else. Materials Needed: cheerios, glue, outline of heart on piece of paper Bible Verse :Matthew 22:35-39 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”  37 Jesus replied: “‘Love…

Cleansing the Temple

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to cleanse our life from sin. Materials Needed:  old sock, bowl of water Bible Verse :Mark 11:15-18 15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those…

Our King Rides a Donkey

Lesson Learned:  Jesus came to Jerusalem on a donkey. Materials Needed: brown construction paper, yard stick or ruler, markers Bible Verse :  Matthew 21:1-11  1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at…

Thirsty?

Lesson Learned:  Jesus gives us living water, which is the Holy Spirit. Materials Needed: pitcher of water, cups, towel Bible Verse :John 7:37-39  37 On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in…

Measuring Up

Lesson Learned:  God has a chosen city called Jerusalem and He knows exactly how big it is. Materials Needed:  ruler or yardstick Bible Verse :Zechariah 2:1-2  1Then I lifted up my eyes and looked, and behold, there was a man with a measuring line in his hand.   2So I said, “Where are you going?” And…

Shine Bright

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to shine bright for Him. Materials Needed: apple, star shape cookie cutter Bible Verse: Philippians 2:14-16 14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like…

Friends

Lesson Learned:  God is our friend. Materials Needed:  picture of your child and his/her friends, construction paper, stickers, glue, contact paper (optional) Bible Verse :Proverbs 17:17  17 A friend loves at all times,    and a brother is born for a time of adversity. James 2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God,…

Riding the Clouds

Lesson Learned:  Jesus will return to earth one day, riding on the clouds. Materials Needed: blue construction paper, cotton balls, glue Bible Verse:Matthew 24:30 At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man…

Keep It Burning

Lesson Learned:  God lights up our lives. Materials Needed: empty toilet paper roll, construction paper, tape, scissors, markers or crayons Bible Verse: Psalm 18:2828 You, LORD, keep my lamp burning;    my God turns my darkness into light. 2 Samuel 22:29 You are my lamp, O LORD; the LORD turns my darkness into light. Talking Points: …

Sing to the Lord

Sing to the Lord Lesson Learned:  We should sing and praise the Lord. Materials Needed: none Bible Verse :Psalm 96:1-6  1 Sing to the LORD a new song;    sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, praise his name;    proclaim his salvation day after day. 3 Declare his glory among the…

Weighing Up

Lesson Learned:  God is so big. Everything else is small in comparison. Materials Needed: bathroom scale Bible Verse :Isaiah 40:15 Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket;    they are regarded as dust on the scales;    he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust.   At this the whole assembly said, “Amen,” and…

Did God Say Yes?

Lesson Learned:  We should always ask God if we can do something before we do it. Materials Needed: construction paper, markers, scissors Bible Verse :Genesis 3:1-13 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must…

Blowing in the Wind

Lesson Learned:  The Holy Spirit is like the wind. We can’t see it but we can feel it. Materials Needed:  square piece of paper, straw, paper fastener, tape Bible Verse: John 3:8 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is…

Jesus Said In a Loud Voice

Lesson Learned:  God wants everyone to hear us when we share about Him. Materials Needed:  none Bible Verse:  John 11:14, 17  14 So then he told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead, 15 and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.” 17…

It’s Raining. It’s Pouring.

Lesson Learned:  God makes the rain and all the weather. Materials Needed:  an umbrella Bible Verse :Ecclesiastes 11:3 3 If clouds are full of water,    they pour rain on the earth. Joel 2:23 23 Be glad, people of Zion,    rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains    because he…

God Made Me

Lesson Learned:  God made all people, including you and me. Materials Needed: pipe cleaner Bible Verse :Genesis 1:26-2726 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild…

God Made All the Trees and Plants

Lesson Learned:  God made all the trees and plants. Materials Needed:  construction paper, glue, scissors Bible Verse :Genesis 1:11-13  11 Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was so. 12 The land produced…

He’s Got the Whole Word In His Hands

Lesson Learned:  God made the world. Materials Needed:  coloring sheet  of the world (see link below), crayons Bible Verse: Genesis 1:9-10 9 And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And it was so. 10 God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered…

God Made All the Animals

 Lesson Learned:  God made all the animals. Materials Needed: paper, water colors, rubber band Bible Verse :Genesis 1:20-25   20 And God said, “Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.” 21 So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living…

God Made the Sun and the Moon

Lesson Learned: God made the sun and the moon. Materials:  black construction paper, chalk Bible Verse:  Genesis 1:14-1914 And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, 15 and let…

God Made the Earth in 6 Days

Lesson Learned:  God made the earth in just 6 days. Materials Needed:  old calendar, crayons Bible Verse :Genesis 1  1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the…

His Banner Over Me Is Love

Lesson Learned:  God hangs His banner of love over us. Materials Needed: construction paper, scissors, colored pencils, stickers Bible Verse :Exodus 17:15 15 Moses built an altar and called it The LORD is my Banner. Song of Solomon 2:4 4 Let him lead me to the banquet hall,    and let his banner over me…

God’s Perfect Hands

Lesson Learned:  God’s hands that formed us are perfect.  God is perfect. Materials Needed:  paper, colored pencil Bible Verse Acts 17-24-25: 24 “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. 25 And he is not served…

Counting the Days

Lesson Learned:  God can count the number of days of our lives. Materials Needed:  construction paper, scissors, tape Bible Verse:  Psalm 139:16 16 Your eyes saw my unformed body;    all the days ordained for me were written in your book    before one of them came to be. Psalm 90:12 12 Teach us to…

What’s in a Name?

Lesson Learned:  Jesus has many names in the Bible. Materials Needed: magnetic alphabet letters or piece of paper and a pencil Bible Verse: Isaiah 9:6 6 For to us a child is born,    to us a son is given,    and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called   …

The Fruit Tree

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to make good fruits. Materials Needed: construction paper, tape, scissors Bible Verse :Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Talking Points:  God wants us to treat others with love,…

The Great Physician

Lesson Learned:  Jesus heals us. He is the great Physician. Materials Needed:  toy doctor’s kit or items like band-aids or gauze Bible Verse :Matthew 9:12 12 On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.   Matthew 9:20-22 20 Just then a woman who had been subject…

Your Job on the Wall

Lesson Learned:  God gives us all a job to do. Materials Needed: building blocks Bible Verse :Nehemiah 2:17-1817 Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer…

Telling about God

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to tell others about Him. Materials Needed:  empty paper towel roll Bible Verse :Jonah 3:1-5  1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.”  3 Jonah obeyed the word…

God’s Gifts

Lesson Learned:  God gives us gifts because He loves us. Materials Needed:  box, wrapping paper, scissors, tape Bible Verse :Matthew 7:9-11  9 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you, then, though you…

A Free Gift

Lesson Learned:  God gave us all a gift: salvation Materials Needed:  paper, paint Bible Verse :Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Talking Points:  God wants us…

How do you feel today?

How Do You Feel Today? Lesson Learned:  God gave us our emotions, and we can pray to Him when we are upset or angry or even happy. Materials Needed: none Bible Verse: Nehemiah 2:1-6 1 In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, I took the…

Birthday Wishes

Lesson Learned:  God made us and determined our birth days way before we were ever born. Materials Needed: glue, scissors, construction paper, markers Bible Verse :Psalm 139:13-16 13 For you created my inmost being;    you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;    your works…

Walking and Leaping and Praising God

Lesson Learned: Praying is the most helpful thing we can do for others. Materials Needed: blanket Bible Verse: Acts 3:1-10Peter Heals a Lame Beggar  1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being…

Daniel and the Lions’ Den Part 2

Lesson Learned:  God commands us never to lie.  We should never lie to get our way. Materials Needed:  wax paper, clay or playdoh, Bible Verse Daniel 6:24-28: At the king’s command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought in and thrown into the lions’ den, along with their wives and children. And before…

Daniel and the Lions’ Den Part 1

Lesson Learned:  Sometimes we have to do something hard but these are the times we see God working the most in our lives.Materials Needed: coloring sheet of a lion (link below) Bible Verse Daniel 6:13-24:  13 Then they said to the king, “Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to…

Dear Lord

Lesson Learned:  Jesus tells us how to pray. Materials Needed:  bottom half of a cereal box, construction paper, glue, stickers or crayons Bible Verse:Matthew 6:9-13 9 “This, then, is how you should pray:    “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done,    on earth as it…

Noah’s Rainbow

Lesson Learned:  God made rainbows. Materials Needed: play-doh Bible Verse: Gensis 6-9:17, story of Noah’s Ark Noah’s Ark and the Flood – Story Summary from: http://christianity.about.com/od/biblestorysummaries/p/noahsarkflood.htm God saw how great wickedness had become and decided to wipe mankind from the face of the earth. However, one righteous man among all the people of that time,…

Feeding the 5,000

Lesson Learned:  God provides. Materials: blanket, basket, something to eat/drink (goldfish or bread would be great) Bible Verses: Matthew 14:13-21 13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a…

Knock, Knock

Lesson Learned:  We must invite God into our lives. Materials Needed: door Bible Verse :Revelation 3:20 20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Talking Points:  God wants us to…

Marching On

Lesson Learned:  God wins all His battles. Materials Needed:  none Bible Verse: Isaiah 42:13 The LORD will march out like a mighty man, like a warrior he will stir up his zeal; with a shout he will raise the battle cry and will triumph over his enemies. Talking Points:  God is fighting a battle against…

Fishful Thinking

Lesson Learned:  Anything is possible when we listen to God. Materials Needed:  construction paper, glue Bible Verse: Luke 5:1-7  1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. 2 He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there…

God’s Throne

Lesson Learned:  God sits on a throne, ruling the Heavens and Earth. Materials Needed: tissue or construction paper, glue, marker Bible Verse: Revelation 4:2-6 2 At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. 3 And the one who sat there had the…

Safely Hidden

Lesson Learned:  God will keep us safe and hide us from harm. Materials Needed: none Bible Verse:Psalm 27:5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. Talking Points:  God wants to protect…

God’s Fort

Lesson Learned:  Jesus tells us to build our lives according to His ways and purposes. Materials Needed: several blankets and chairs Bible Verse: Matthew 7:24-2724 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down,…

Get Well Soon

Lesson Learned:  God will heal us. Materials Needed: construction paper, crayons, markers, wooden blocks Bible Verse: Exodus 15:26 26 He said, “If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on…

Fill It to the Brim

Lesson Learned:  When God asks, you should respond eagerly.Materials Needed: towel, two or more cups of water, something to scoop water with (like a measuring cup) Bible Verse John 2:1-11:1On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to…

Sifted Like Wheat

Lesson Learned:  God sometimes allows us to have trials so we get stronger.Materials Needed: small bowl filled with uncooked oatmeal with 5-10 goldfish inside Bible Verse Luke 22:31-3231 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demandedpermission to sift you like wheat; 32 but I have prayed for you, thatyour faith may not fail; and you, when once…

Washing Each Other’s Feet

Lesson Learned:  God calls us to love and serve others.Materials Needed: baby wipes or damp cloth, a stuffed animal or dollBible Verse John 13:1-17Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet  1It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved…

Breath of Life

Lesson Learned:  God breathes life into us. He gives us the Holy Spirit. Materials Needed: cup filled with a small amount of water and dish soap, drinking straw, towel Bible Verse: Genesis2:7-8 7 the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and…

Pray Without Ceasing

Lesson Learned:  God tells us to pray for all things, all the time.  We should pray without ever stopping. Materials Needed: pictures of various people, objects, animals from magazines, books, or online Bible Verse 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16Be joyful always; 17pray continually; 18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in…

Need a little help from our friends

Lesson Learned:  Sometimes God puts certain people in our lives to help us.Materials Needed: wooden spoon or something else for child to holdBible Verse Exodus 17:8-13: 8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will…

Leading the Blind

Lesson Learned:  God leads us. Materials Needed: none Bible Verse: Isaiah 42:16:16 I will lead the blind by ways they have not known,    along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them    and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do;   …

Washing the Cup

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to be good inside and out. Materials Needed:  washcloth or rag, cup, apple juice Bible Verse: Matthew 23:25-28 25 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 Blind…

President’s Day Devotion

Lesson Learned: God gives us leaders. Materials: none Bible Verse: Romans 13:1-7  1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted,…

Remember God’s Blessings

Lesson Learned:  God does many good things for us. We need to remember these blessings. Materials Needed: rocks Bible Verse Joshua 4:1-20  1 When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua, 23 and tell them to take up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan from right where the priests stood and…

Today is the day the Lord has made!

Lesson Learned:  We should give thanks for everything God has given us. Materials Needed:  paper, pencil, crayons Bible Verse   Psalm118:24: This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Talking Points:    God has given us so many blessings.  He gives us food, rain to make the…

God Never Forgets Us

Lesson Learned:  God never forgets us. Materials Needed: pictures from a magazine or book Bible Verse: Isaiah 49:15-16  15 “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast    and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget,    I will not forget you! 16 See, I have engraved you on the…

God’s Love Endures Forever

Lesson Learned:  God’s love will never end. Materials Needed: stickers, construction paper, crayons, contact paper Bible Verse Psalm 100:1-5:1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.  2 Worship the LORD with gladness;    come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God.    It is he who made us,…

Listening to God

Lesson Learned:  We must listen to God. Materials Needed: pillow and blanket Bible Verse:Deuteronomy 18:1515 The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him.Deuteronomy 30:19-2019 This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that…

Hear Ye Hear Ye

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to hear His message, not just with our ears but with our hearts.
Materials Needed:  radio or other noise making object, pillow or blanket Bible Verse: Revelation 2:77He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right…

Take Your Crowns Off

Lesson Learned:  God is the ultimate ruler and king. We will all bow down before Him. Materials Needed: construction paper, scissors, stickers, markers, or crayons Bible VerseRevelation 4:9-11
9 Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, 10 the twenty-four elders…

Jesus Walks on Water

Lesson Learned:   God performs miracles. Materials Needed:  large bowl of water (a clear bowl works best); various objects from around the house that will float or sink in the water (examples: rocks, milk caps, plastic spoon, marbles) Bible Verse Matthew 14:22-3122Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him…

Light in the World

Lesson Learned:  We are children of God and we need to live this way so that all our friends and family can see our light (or hope, love, trust) that comes from living a life for God.Materials Needed: dark colored blanket and a flashlight
 Bible Verse John 1:4-5 and 1 John 1:5-7
 John 1:4-54 In…

Dancing for God

Lesson Learned: God created us to be joyful and to praise Him. 
Materials Needed: cd player, upbeat kids’ bible songs Bible Verse 2 Samuel 6:14-1514 David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might, 15 while he and the entire house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with…

What is this blog?

As a stay at home mom, I really wanted to make sure I spent a part of my day teaching the Word to my two daughters.  After watching the movie, “Julie and Julia,” I decided to dedicate this blog to creating daily devotionals for my children.   I know that such devotionals already exist, but I…