Lent is a great time to teach young children about Christ, our Good Shepherd. Here’s how.
Lent is a perfect time to teach your children what it means that Christ is our Good Shepherd. Here’s a plethora of children’s books to help you do just that.
Jesus
Lent is about persistence, not perfection.
There will be days when we don’t run well—when we fall down or throw up or cry or can’t finish. And that is ok. We have not ruined Lent.
Teaching Our Kids to Pray for Our Enemies
No parent, not matter how old your child is, wants to watch his or her child to be hurt. We need to find ways to rebuild our children so that they want to continue to pursue their goals. This time, we did this by praying for those who wish us to fail.
Discipleship
Bringing kingdom metaphors to life (with seeds, scraps, and bread dough)
Jesus talks about sowers planting seeds, of abundance out of scraps, about bread and wine and love. This turns out to be very practical wisdom.
My (unchurched) adult son stood up for Jesus and Scripture – on social media.
My son stunned me with the depth of his faith and passion for the teachings of Jesus.
Discipleship
Finding hope – and the spirit of Christmas – even now.
Hope and good will are meant to be ever with us, having come to us so miraculously on Christmas Day.
God’s love changes things – and is constantly unchanging.
Being adopted by a dog reminded me of some core faith lessons.
Day 12: Study My Teachings!
On the twelfth day of Christmas, the Lord God said to me, “Study my teachings.” Reflect I go through
Day 11: Thank Me for Your Blessings!
When we give thanks to God for our blessings, we recognize their true source.
Day 10: Comfort One Another
Offering comfort to one another in difficulties mirrors the love God has for us.
