Through the Rooted series, I challenged the church to put down roots in their faith and live a life consistent with the Gospel they believed in. Here's the whole series in a nutshell. We tend to the s...  Read More

God’s loved us first, and His love is best, bigger than anything, and goes on forever. (Read Genesis 3:22-23.) In His love, God sent Adam and Eve out of the garden so they would not eat from the tree ...  Read More

God commands His people not to steal. Judas, one of Jesus’ disciples, is the treasurer for the group. Instead of being responsible with the money, he secretly steals some for himself and then criticiz...  Read More

In today’s Bible story from 2 Kings, the prophet Elisha was in a challenging situation when an army—seeking to capture him—surrounded the city where he and his servant were staying. Elisha’s servant ...  Read More

In John 15:1-8, Jesus describes Himself as the true vine, and His followers as the branches. God the Father is the gardener who prunes the branches so that they may bear more fruit. Pruning, though of...  Read More

God says not to commit murder. In a brotherly feud between Cain and Abel, Cain is jealous of his brother, Abel. God warns Cain not to fall into sin’s trap by being angry and dejected. But Cain doesn’t...  Read More

Have you considered what it will take for you to grow spiritually? Whether you have known Jesus for weeks or decades, God still desires growth from us and in us. But what does that look like? In simpl...  Read More

We are teaching the story of Moses and the Israelites crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 13–14. When the Israelites faced the enormous Red Sea in front of them and angry Egyptians behind them, they doubte...  Read More

God says to honor our parents, and He promises a long life for those who do. We can honor our parents by listening to them, not saying mean things to them, bringing them joy, and obeying them. Think b...  Read More

Our Bible story today is about the prophet Elisha and a widow. When this widow was anxious about how her family would survive, Elisha helped her know that God would provide in an amazing way. (Read 2 ...  Read More

This January, we are teaching kids the Simple Truth, “I Am Secure.” Kids will learn that, in times of trouble, they can have hope. They have an unchanging God who will hold them fast. This week, we ar...  Read More

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