"Jesus must become greater…" John 3:30
FOOD FOR THOUGHT, part 4 You will need: 1 bag of Large Marshmallows A candle A Bible marked at 2 Corinthians 5:17 Get Started Take turns roasting marshmallows over a candle. This can be safely done inside, but be sure to tell your children never to do this unless you are with them. Also, if … Read more
SNOWBALL FIGHT You will need: 1 Bag of Large Marshmallows A Bible marked at 1 Corinthians 10:13 Get Started Have an inside “snowball” fight using large marshmallow. You may want to outline certain boundaries, such as not going in bedrooms, etc. Or, if you desire, you can play all over the house. You can even … Read more
FOOD FOR THOUGHT, part 3 You will need: Instant Hot Chocolate Cups Small Marshmallows Hot Water (but not too hot) A Bible marked at Romans 8:38-39, John 10:28-29 Get Started Help each member of your family make a cup of hot chocolate. Then, once it’s mixed, ask them if they can separate out the chocolate … Read more
ICE CUBE MELT You will need: An ice cube or a small ice sickle for each child A Bible marked at Luke 22:39-44 Get Started Give each family member an ice cube and race to see who can melt theirs the fastest by holding it in their hand. ASK—Did you ever feel like giving up? … Read more
GIFT WRAPPED You will need: 1 roll of toilet paper A Bible marked at Luke 2:11-12 Get Started Wrap your children from head to toe in toilet paper (Or you can use wrapping paper.) (NOTE: Be careful that they don’t fall over and are unable to catch themselves.) Keep them wrapped while you continue with … Read more
FOOD FOR THOUGHT, part 2 Provide a bite of fruit cake to each member of your family. SAY—Just like the Egg Nog, fruit cake is a matter of taste. Some people love it, but some people think it tastes disgusting. ASK—What else can you think of that is disgusting? (Toilet water, Sumo wrestler sweat, body … Read more
TOOTHPASTE SQUEEZE You will need: 1 tube of toothpaste 1 plate A Bible marked at Isaiah 9:6 Get Started Gather your family around. Then squeeze out a good amount of toothpaste on a plate. ASK—Do you think you can get it all back inside the tube? Give each family member a chance to try. (Some … Read more
FOOD FOR THOUGHT, part 1 You will need: Egg Nog Cups for each family member A small object that you can throw (like a ball) A Bible marked at 1 John 4:14 Get Started Have each member of your family try a sip of Holiday Egg Nog. Some will like it. Others will probably hate … Read more
TASTE TESTERS You will need: A Blindfold Two drinks or food items that you know your child likes. One drink or food item that you figure your child will dislike. Your Bible marked at Philippians 4:4. Get Started Send your children to another room while you find three drinks or food items, two that you … Read more