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When my two sons were younger, we spent countless hours playing with LEGO bricks—those small, colorful plastic pieces that come in various shapes and sizes. Over the years, our collection grew so large that we could build almost anything we imagined. We’d dump the container of LEGOs onto the floor and start creating, sometimes collaborating […]

This article was written by Jenny Smith, lead curriculum developer for Brite at Awana. It is a paid partnership. Just like we wouldn’t give car keys to a kid and expect them to understand how to operate the vehicle or abide by the rules of the road without our instruction and guidance, we can’t expect

This article was written by the D6 Family. It is a paid promotion. Let’s be real—many parents see their role in their child’s spiritual development as little more than a chauffeur service. They drop off their kids at church, breathe a sigh of relief, and let the “pros” take over. But deep down, most parents

This article was written by the Brite* Curriculum Team at Awana. It is a paid promotion. As children’s ministry leaders, we pray the kids we disciple will follow Jesus for life, not just while they’re in our ministry. Understanding how children learn at each stage  — babies, toddlers, preschool, and elementary — will help you

This article was written by Jenny Holzknecht-Howell, a guest writer. This is a paid promotion with Lifeway. Signing up to host VBS sets churches up for a week of great fun, lifelong memories, and most importantly, sharing the gospel with children and their families. Every person in any stage of life can find a place

This article was written by The Wonder Ink Team with David C Cook. It is a paid promotion. Back in the day when maps were printed on paper, the route of a summer road trip would be marked with a highlighter or traced with a finger along interstate highways and local roadways from point A

“If the reading seems laborious and the stories seem to have so many adult themes, why should I read the Bible with my kids?” “Is it even appropriate to read the Bible with them?” “Can we just read the happy stories from the children’s story Bibles, and someday they can discover the full text?” “They

This article was written by Chad McDaniel, Sr. School Advisor for World Vision. It is a paid promotion. What do you want from me, God? I asked this question as I sought to move the churches I served beyond arguments around music styles, the placement of donuts (true story), and whether hats and coffee would

A few weeks ago, I shared a few thoughts with you from the events recorded in John chapter 11 about the healing of Lazarus. I would like to offer a few more insights from that story that I believe are relevant for you and me today. To say Jesus and Lazarus were close is an