Five Points to Consider When Telling Bible Stories to Children

When God made us, he hard-wired us to listen to, tell, repeat, create and absorb stories. It’s no surprise then, that when our creator chose to reveal himself to us, the book he gave us—the Bible—is packed full of profound, intriguing and emotionally-charged stories.... continue reading

Raising Bible-Friendly Kids

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6). An endless array of choices peeks over the shelf’s edge. Which book will Tony choose for his bedtime story tonight? Clifford the Big Red Dog? Goodnight Moon (for the hundredth time!)?... continue reading

Let the Bible Teach the Gospel to Your Kids

The gospel is simple enough for anyone to understand. It is also deep enough to spend a lifetime appreciating, and an eternity praising God for. And, when teaching the gospel to kids—whether it’s round your family’s table or in a kids Sunday school class or at holiday club or anywhere else—perhaps the best way is to let the Bible do it.... continue reading

Introducing Sunday School Lessons to Accompany our Bestselling Kids Book

The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross suite has a brand new addition! This collection of resources, based on the bestselling storybook, is a favorite for kids and their families—and it’s a great way of teaching children why the gospel is the best news ever.

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God’s rules vs. God’s freedom

We usually think of freedom as the opposite of following rules—but God says that true freedom comes from letting him rule and guide us.

Which, at first, might seem kind of upside down.

But when you think about it, we already get that this is true in plenty of other parts of our lives.... continue reading

What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?

What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?

I’m guessing many of you would answer, Check my phone. It’s an easy habit to fall into. But it’s also a terrible way to start your day.... continue reading

Teaching Kids’ Sunday School Effectively

As churches have reopened since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, many are reassessing which activities to resurrect and which to drop, especially in kids’ ministry. For many, this is a time to restart afresh. Teachers and volunteers have a chance to ask “How do I teach Sunday school effectively?” instead of the usual question, “What are we doing next?”... continue reading

Leading Children into a Wider, Deeper Love of Jesus

“Jesus loves me, this I know”. It’s a sweet sound when words about Jesus come by heart to even the youngest child. Simple truths like these help kids start to see the beauty of the gospel.... continue reading