We’ve all heard it….” just trust me.” Like that is supposed to make you jump on board when someone says it. It always falls short, and as the neuroscientists tell us, there is good reason. It turns ou...  Read More

from the Parent Cue Talking to my kids about love scares me. Love feels like such a massive, important topic and I’m afraid I’ll mess it up. My kids are eight and three—how can I distill the grand con...  Read More

Jesus knows us. One of the greatest cries of the human heart is to be known, understood, and loved. That goes for kids, too. Help kids take comfort in the fact that Jesus knows them, loves them, and i...  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

God cares about our details. Most kids know that God cares for them in general, but they may be surprised to hear that God cares about the details of their lives. Help kids take comfort in the fact th...  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

Jesus is the vine. This lesson is a guiding principle behind the whole Heart of God theme. An apple branch doesn’t try to produce apples; it does because of the power that flows through the tree and o...  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

This past Sunday, we kicked off our Revival Sunday series of worship events at Parkway Victoria and Parkway Port Lavaca. Throughout the year, we will set aside days to seek the Lord through extended w...  Read More

Jesus is dependable. Kids can be easily distracted from keeping their word. Use this lesson to show kids that even when there are disruptions, they can be dependable and follow through when they promi...  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 is bold. Bold faith can be hard for kids. Being bold about their beliefs may cause them to be teased or rejected. Help kids see that when we’re bold about loving others, we reflect Jesus’ heart!...  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

Jesus is our friend. Friendships among kids can be fickle. Help kids see that Jesus was a good friend even when it wasn’t good for his reputation. Jesus befriended the unpopular guy! Help kids realize...  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

God's love is at the heart of Christmas. The Bible tells us that:  “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.  This is love:...  Read More

When the birth of the Savior was announced to the shepherds in the field, the promise was clear:  we have nothing to fear because the birth of our Savior is good news that brings joy to all people.   ...  Read More

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  ISAIAH 9:6...  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

On Sunday, I wrapped up our study of Psalm 23 with one of the most encouraging verses in all of Scripture.  David summed up all of God’s care, concern, leadership, and protection in Psalm 23:6 when he...  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

Jesus is humble. Humility seems to be a lost art form these days. Our culture teaches kids to have a “me, me, me” attitude. And most kids naturally focus more on getting than giving. Help kids see tha...  Read More

In Psalm 23:5, we see a picture of God’s provision for us.   David describes this with beautiful imagery.  Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head wi...  Read More