Teaching the Ten Commandments apart from the lens of the gospel can quickly descend into a lesson on moralism. Also, good teaching comes from the overflow of the heart. So here are eight points to remind your heart as you prepare to teach kids about the Ten Commandments through the lens of the gospel: God gave us the Ten...

Most of us would agree that the Christmas season can be quite chaotic. It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and lose sight of why we celebrate. That is why it is important for you to be intentional in pointing your kids to Jesus during this Christmas season. Dedicate time to worship God as...

Thanksgiving is a time rich with traditions: family, feast, and football. As you gather with your family at the table this week, it is good to talk about the things for which you are thankful. But don’t forget the One who has given all these things. Whether this past year has left you feeling encouraged and refreshed or weary...

I certainly advocate for limiting a young child’s exposure to media as well as refraining from talking in depth about violent and evil events that take place in the world while he or she is present. But I do think it is wise to be prepared to talk to kids about the evils of the world, particularly when a...

Sunday afternoons after I volunteer in our kids’ ministry are devoted to long, much-needed naps. Children’s ministry is hard work! If you’re like me, you might sometimes collapse on the couch and wonder, Did my efforts make a difference? Did they really understand what I said? These kinds of doubts have been floating around since Bible times. As people...

I return to this quote from Pastor Tim Keller over and over again:  The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.”  The truth that I am loved and accepted in...