Posts with the category “ask-leaders”

Andrew wanted to follow Jesus and become His disciple. Andrew also wanted to invite his brother, Peter, to follow Jesus. We have a unique opportunity in our families to share Jesus with the people who...  Read More

Paul was transformed when he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus, and his transformation led to a boldness to share the gospel. We get to teach kids that following Jesus means standing up for Hi...  Read More

God has an incredible plan for John, but John had to wait to see that plan fulfilled. Trusting God often means standing patiently as we wait on Him. Patience is difficult for kids. Let’s help them see...  Read More

The story of a prophet of God named Elijah and how he chose to stand strong against the prophets of Baal shows us that standing strong is not always easy. We can trust God for the courage to stand str...  Read More

God has created us to be set apart through our actions, choices, and words so we can point other people to God. Daniel and his friends stood apart in their obedience to God by refusing the king’s food...  Read More

As we celebrate Easter through the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we get to share the good news of the gospel and make room for conversations where kids can ask questions and make decisions t...  Read More

Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey shows us a fulfilled promise made by the Messiah. God always fulfills His promises and that means we can have hope- trusting that something good will happen. When ...  Read More

God’s love is powerful, and we see that when Jesus brought Lazarus back to life. God’s love is more powerful than we could ever imagine, which means it is big enough and great enough to handle whatev...  Read More

God loves everyone. The story of the Good Samaritan shows us that God’s love holds no biases, and we can show love the same way. We can see others the same way God does- as worth of love, help and k...  Read More

God’s love never gives up. We see a great example of that in the parable of the lost son. There is no limit to God’s love, and we can never run too far from Him. ...  Read More

God shows us Himself through His people. The book of Acts is such a great example of how God used His people to share the gospel story. We will look at Acts 17 and hear how Paul boldly shared Jesus an...  Read More

We are meant to know God. God sent His son, Jesus, to help us know God more. We see in John 3, that Nicodemus learned about God through a conversation he had with Jesus. This is a great day to invite ...  Read More

Just like the Ethiopian official in Acts 8, we can know God more by reading His word, the Bible. We can help kids know they don’t have to be older or wiser to read God’s Word, they can start today. W...  Read More

We are meant to know God. One way God shows us Himself is through His world. We get to help kids know that God created everything- including them- and He has a great purpose in everything He creates....  Read More

The story of Paul and Silas in prison is such a good reminder that God controls our future. Paul and Silas had no idea what was going to happen, but they chose to worship God and trust Him. They were ...  Read More

Jesus controlled the wind and the waves when He was on the sea with the disciples. This story reminds us that God controls the entire world. Even the wind and the waves....  Read More

Just like Esther, we were placed in this specific space at this specific time. God controls our story, and He has a purpose and a plan....  Read More

The three friends, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, trusted that God was in control, even though they faced unbelievable circumstances. God is in control of our circumstances, even when they are diffi...  Read More

When the shepherds learned that God had come near to them through Jesus, they couldn’t wait to share the good news! We get to help kids see both that God has come near to them through Jesus and that t...  Read More

Jesus’ birth means peace for everyone who believes in Him. He is always and forever with us. What a great gift! No matter where and no matter what, He is with us, and He is in control....  Read More

The people of the Old Testament were looking forward to and waiting for the promised Messiah. We celebrate what the prophet Isaiah told about was fulfilled in Jesus! Hope in Jesus- who He is and what ...  Read More

Being part of God’s community isn’t always easy because people are imperfect. Yet He calls us to forgive, to love, and to work with one another. Working together in community is worth it because it ho...  Read More

God worked through Priscilla and Aquila to help others and grow the kingdom of God. It’s amazing how God connects and unites us together- all with the commonality of loving and following Him. This wee...  Read More

The church began and grew and shows us that anyone can be God’s friend. God welcomes anyone and everyone to be His friends. What are some ways you can be friends with God, just like we are with people...  Read More

Jesus invited good friends, which we see in how He chose His followers. Jesus invites us to follow Him, just like the disciples, and then we get to be in community with Him and with others! How can we...  Read More

The brokenness that came through Adam and Eve's disobedience is seen all around us today. But the amazing news is that God always has a plan to restore us- and that plan is Jesus! The good news of wha...  Read More

There's no sin too big that will stop God from loving us. As we see in how Jesus responded to Peter in John 21, God loves us no matter what. And that love changes us and makes us excited to tell other...  Read More

When Jesus forgave the paralyzed man's sins, He let everyone know that forgiveness is why He came. Jesus alone has the power and authority to forgive....  Read More

When the woman came to Jesus and washed His feet, He showed everyone around Him that He's always ready to forgive. This week, we'll see and know that God is the same with us. We never have to feel emb...  Read More

God is kind to us- just like how He was kind to the people of Nineveh and even to Jonah. God is kind because it's who He is- not because we do anything to deserve it. God sent Jesus to forgive us for ...  Read More

We're wrapping up Inside and Out with the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. Jesus knew everything about her and He still loved her- just like us. We get to help kids see th...  Read More

God sees us. Jesus saw Zacchaeus way up in a tree and called him by name in Luke 19:1-10. Jesus sees each of us- and our kids- and calls us by name. For the kids who think they've been overlooked or f...  Read More

We are known by God, and God hears us. God heard Moses and the Israelites in Exodus 2-4, and He always hears us too. Kids may be feeling alone or wondering if anyone is listening to them. We get to he...  Read More

We are known because God made us. We see this in the story of God making Adam and Eve in Genesis 1-2. When kids are struggling with feeling worthless or unimportant, we get to point them to Jesus and ...  Read More

Peter was one of Jesus' disciples and friends. He had a big adventure with Jesus and did amazing things in Jesus' name- including healing a man who couldn't walk. Peter reminded everyone the miracle h...  Read More

When Jesus left and went up to Heaven, he sent a helper to be with the people on earth. The Holy Spirit lives in the people who love Jesus. God can be with us all the time even if we can't see him wit...  Read More

Even though the disciples were afraid of the big storm, Jesus was in control the whole time. Jesus told the storm to stop, and it stopped! Even when the disciples were afraid, Jesus was always with th...  Read More

The disciples were Jesus' closest friends and followers- they saw him do miracles, learned from him and each other, helped share Jesus' message, and got to help people in Jesus' name. The disciples ar...  Read More

John the Baptist knew Jesus was special before he was even born, and he dedicated his life to preparing others for their adventure with Jesus. He baptized them and told them about Jesus, and his story...  Read More

Do you ever wonder what God wants you to do right now? There is really only one big thing He would like for us to do, share Him with others. When we are going out, coming in, rising and going about o...  Read More