Some of the Christmas carols we sing mean more than you may have realized. For instance, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” talks about “ransoming Israel.” What does that mean? Gather up the family, settle in, and think with me for a bit about the advent, the coming, of Jesus. Click here for a shorter family…
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In the Pixar movie “Inside Out,” Fear, Disgust, Sadness, Joy, and Anger are the voices in people’s heads, helping them decide what to say and do. Whatever emotion takes control, the appropriate actions follow. Christians have another option. When Christ changes our hearts, He takes control. How does this work? What does “hypocrite” mean? A…
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Does your church sing the hymn (song) “Now Thank We All Our God” around Thanksgiving time? It is one of my favorites. As you listen to the video below, listen for some reasons we have to thank God. (Click this link for the lyrics only.) This hymn begins by saying, “Now thank we all our…
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How should Christians respond to tragedies like the Paris attacks? What can kids do to help?
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Have you ever told someone the truth, but they didn’t believe you? Today I want to share with you an excerpt from The Answer Book: A Devotional for Busy Families. This is one of the shorter, optional days (Week 2, Day 6, page 23) . I hope it blesses you and spurs good discussion in…
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Have you heard the phrase “Christian walk” or “walk with Christ”? Do you know what it means? Phrases like this come from Bible passages like Acts 4:13. Blue-Collar Bible Scholars? Peter and John were fishermen. They were not Bible scholars. They probably went to basic school in the temple beginning at age six or seven.…
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Traditionally this holiday means food, family, friends, and football. This is also a great time to thank God for ways He’s blessed you. The Family of God One of those ways is by providing the church as an adoptive family for you. How does this work? When we ask…
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Image © Depositphotos.com/ londondeposit Did you know there is more to October 31 than pumpkins, fall festivals, dressing up, trunk-or-treats, Halloween, and candy? Some people call October 31 Reformation Day because of what happened on that day in 1517. Reformation is the big name used to describe the period of history when different Christian denominations…
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What does it mean to live in a way that pleases God? Parent Road Ministries team member Roger Bailey shares from his heart. Who is Roger Bailey? Roger is an United States Marine Corp veteran. He graduated from South Dakota State University with a master of science degree in electrical engineering. His engineering career spanned several…
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For a while now, the word “awesome” has been used to describe pretty much anything good. “That was awesome, dude!” What was awesome? A meal? A belly flop into a pool? Was it really “awesome”? You tell me. What does “awesome” mean? The word “awesome” actually means to inspire awe. Awe is supposed to leave…
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