From The Parent Cue Was yesterday merry, but today, not so much?  You know one of the biggest culprits of your kid’s meltdowns? A disrupted routine. Do you know what the holidays are? A big ol’ (albei...  Read More

Because of Jesus, anyone who believes in Him can have a new name and a new identity. Jesus says everyone who believes in Him is called a child of God. (Read John 1:4-5.) Today, we’re teaching kids tha...  Read More

Today we’re teaching the amazing story of the birth of Jesus, the Son of God. (Read Luke 2:10-11.) Kids can know that Jesus is the promised Savior of the world, and He is the Son of God. Trusting and...  Read More

From The Parent Cue Traditions are important for families because they provide opportunities to keep your family legacy going. From the simple to the silly to the sentimental, traditions can create me...  Read More

The birth of Jesus, as described in Matthew 1:18-25, is a story rich with meaning and relevance for modern Christians. This passage focuses on Joseph’s reaction to Mary’s unexpected pregnancy, his int...  Read More

The story of Jesus’ birth is a moment in history that changed history and still inspires us to live God-pleasing lives today because of who Jesus is. In Luke 1:39-56, we see Mary visiting her cousin E...  Read More

The birth of Jesus announced to Mary in Luke 1:26-38, is one of the most profound moments in Scripture. The angel Gabriel's visit to a young, humble woman in Nazareth, with the astonishing news that s...  Read More

After Jesus was born, the wise men were overwhelmed with joy and brought gifts to Jesus. (Read Matthew 2:10-11.) Today, we get to teach kids that Jesus is the greatest gift—greater than anything or an...  Read More

This December, we get to celebrate the gift of Jesus and Christmas with the Simple Truth, “I Am Never Alone.” Kids can see the identity of this promise reflected in the identity of Jesus. This Christm...  Read More

Jesus came to earth for us. Although Christmas is a celebration of Jesus’ birth, sometimes Jesus can get lost amidst the glistening lights and the excitement about presents. In Luke 2:1-20, we see Mar...  Read More

An incredible part of God giving us friends is that God gives us good examples to follow. In the book of Titus, Paul wrote encouragements to Titus to stand strong in his faith and be a good example to...  Read More

We have a special day for God. God says to observe the Sabbath day and keep it holy, in Exodus 20:8-11. A Sabbath is one day each week that we set aside to rest, recharge, and focus on God. This comma...  Read More

As we continue in our series on community, we will teach kids that they can cheer on their friends. In the book of Philippians, Paul wrote to encourage Jesus’ followers in how they lived in community....  Read More

From The Parent Cue We know the holidays can feel like many things: stressful, pressure-filled, and frenetic. But if we’re lucky, the holidays can also feel restful, grounding, and refreshing.  As a p...  Read More

We respect God’s name when we talk. God commands us not to misuse His name. The Bible is full of different names for God that describe His holiness, mightiness, and eternal nature. We will look at sev...  Read More

In our Bible story this weekend, kids will learn that Jesus washed His disciples’ feet. This was a gross job reserved for lowly servants, but Jesus wanted the disciples to know that being in community...  Read More

There’s only one real God. After finding and reading God’s law, King Josiah starts taking the worship of the one real God seriously, 2 Kings 23:1-20. He goes from place to place in Israel burning and ...  Read More

When the disciple Peter was in prison, his friends prayed for him. God answered their prayers by freeing Peter, and they were amazed! Kids can pray for their friends and know that God listens....  Read More

We put God first. God begins the Ten Commandments by saying not to have any other god but Him. In Acts 17:16-34, Paul visits Athens and sees the people have so many gods that they can barely keep them...  Read More

Jesus' parable of the servant debts helps us see the heart behind forgiveness. We get to teach kids that when we remember how much God has forgiven us, it can help us be kind and forgive others. His f...  Read More

In today’s polarized political environment, it can feel like unity is an impossible goal. The pressure to take sides on every issue is intense, and political ideologies often seem to define us more th...  Read More

Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. In Matthew 26:47- 27:44, we see Jesus hung on a cross. Although he has the power to come down from the cross, and people taunt him to prove he’s really God by ge...  Read More

With the election nearing, it’s important to remember that our first priority in life is to please the Lord. One way that we do this is to know and vote our convictions. If that is the case, and it is...  Read More

Politics often feels like a battleground where anger, division, and hostility take center stage. As election season heats up, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of arguments and partisanship that ma...  Read More