Lesson Learned: God is so big!Materials Needed: bowl of water, ladle, sinkBible Verse:Isaiah 40:12 (NLT)12 Who else has held the oceans in his hand? Who has measured off the heavens with his fingers? Who else knows the weight of the earth or has weighed the mountains and hills on a scale? Talking Points: God is so, so big. He is bigger…
Jesus Wants You to Share
Lesson Learned: Jesus wants you to share.Materials Needed: toy your child is willing to share with someone less fortunateBible Verse:Matthew 5:40-4240 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to…
Jesus Shouts in a Loud Voice
Lesson Learned: Jesus healed Lazarus and gave credit to God. Materials Needed: none Bible Verse :John 11:32-43 32 When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and…
I Spy
Lesson Learned: God knows what is in your heart and mind. Materials Needed: old magazines, scissors, gluestick, magnifying glass, construction paper, something to reward the child like a lollipop or new stickers Bible Verse:Jeremiah 17:1010 “I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to…
Heavenly Son
Lesson Learned: Jesus was sent to earth from Heaven by God. Materials Needed: toothpicks, play doh Bible Verse:John 3:13No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man. John 6:51a51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Luke 24:5151 While he was blessing them, he…
Strong Tower
Lesson Learned: We can always turn to God. Materials Needed: four large recycled boxes, painter’s tape or something similar like masking tape or duct tape Bible Verse:Proverbs 18:1010 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Talking Points: God should be the focus of everything we…
Moses’ Radiant Face
Lesson Learned: Moses’ face shined very brightly after he spent time with God. Materials Needed: corn starch, water, bowl, spoon, measuring cup, balloon, marker, funnel Bible Verse: Exodus 34:29-35 29 When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant…
The Narrow and Wide Gates
Lesson Learned: You have an important choice to make. Materials Needed: old cereal boxes, pencil, scissors, finger paint, construction paper, glue, marker Bible Verse: Matthew 7:13-14 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…
Just a Few More Posts
I missed more days than I planned along the way but I am slowly approaching 365 days of devotions for my little ones. Over the year, my daughter has grown up so much that this blog would probably be more aptly named preschool devotionals. Honestly though, I’m not sure who has learned more along the…
Grab Your Mat
Lesson Learned: Jesus heals the paralyzed man. Materials Needed: piece of string, pipe cleaners, chair or string Bible Verse: Luke 5:17-26 17 One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was…