"Jesus must become greater…" John 3:30
Q: What is a snowman’s favorite breakfast? A: Snowflakes! They say that a good breakfast is a great way to start the day. But what do you do when it seems like life is crashing down around you? A good breakfast is only going to take you so far! Read and think about what the … Read more
Q: What often falls in the winter but never gets hurt? A: Snow Only God can forgive sins and when He takes them away, the Bible says He makes you whiter than snow. Isaiah 1:18 says, “‘Come now, and let us reason together,’ says the LORD: ‘Though your sins be as scarlet, they … Read more
YOU WILL NEED: ✓ A Bible marked at Colossians 3:17 GAME—THINGS YOU DO SAY—We’re going to play a game and here are the rules: In a moment I’m going to say something that I did today, then we’re going to go around the circle and everyone else is going to say something they did today. … Read more
YOU WILL NEED: ✓Something you can throw ✓A Bible marked at Psalm 55:22 and 1 Peter 5:7 GET STARTED TELL your child that you are going to throw an item to him and you want him to catch it and throw it back. Do this several times. ASK—What does it mean to “cast” something? (“Casting” … Read more
YOU WILL NEED: ✓1 flashlight ✓Your Bible marked at Psalm 56:3 and Psalm 18:1-2 GET STARTED Have your family members “ransack” the house to get pillows, blankets, chairs, and whatever else they can find to build a fort. Take your time making it and let your kids be creative with it. (For example, they might … Read more
YOU WILL NEED: ✓Hidden clues to the treasure ✓Something to be the treasure such as a candy bar or a coupon for an ice cream cone, etc. Be creative. ✓A Bible marked at Psalm 119:11 GET STARTED Copy the following clues on individual slips or pieces of paper. Then hide all but the first one … Read more
YOU WILL NEED: ✓Cosmetic Items to create fun hair-dos ✓A Bible marked at Acts 10:1-19 GET STARTED Take turns creating fun, new hair-dos for your family. Your kids will especially enjoy doing this to you! If you want, you might even want to purchase some temporary hair color to add to your kid’s hair. (Wal-Mart … Read more
YOU WILL NEED: ✓Items to make something that shoots at a target. It could be a shoe you sling through the air at a hula-hoop or a chalk circle you drew on your patio. Or, a paper airplane you throw and try to get it into a trash can, or a water balloon you toss … Read more
YOU WILL NEED: ✓A pillow for each member of your family ✓A Bible marked at Psalm 18:1-4 ✓A Bible marked at 1 Peter 5:7 PILLOW FIGHT—Part 1 Have a family pillow fight—Set boundaries, clear an area and have fun. You may also want to set limits depending on the age of your children. Take a … Read more
YOU WILL NEED: -Something you can throw. -A Bible marked at 1 Peter 5:7. TELL your child that you are going to throw an item to them and you want them to catch it and throw it back. Do this several times. ASK—What does it mean to “cast” something? (“Casting” is another way of saying … Read more
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