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Bible Stories for Everyone: Mad Kings and Lions Free Lesson Guide This free lesson guide accompanies the Bible Stories for Everyone episode Mad Kings and Lions. You can watch the video below if you haven’t seen it yet. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! Episode Overview Scripture: Daniel 1-6Main idea: Staying faithful to God is … Read more
“A Storm at Sea” Jonah 1:4-10 Lesson Guide Video: “A Storm at Sea” Jonah 1:4-10 (Sown in the Heart) n Part 2 of our Jonah series, the consequences of Jonah’s flight become clear. As a massive storm threatens the ship, we see the contrast between the panicked sailors and a sleeping prophet. Adapted from Jonah … Read more
“Jonah Flees” Jonah 1:1-3 Lesson Guide Video: “Jonah Flees” Jonah 1:1-3 (Sown in the Heart) When God calls Jonah to head east to the city of Nineveh, the prophet chooses to sail west instead, hoping to outrun the presence of the Lord. This episode of Sown in the Heart is a fast-paced journey that reveals … Read more
One Week Family Devotional: Advent Hope Introduction Amid the holiday rush, gathering as a family to focus on God can bring hope and peace to your home. This One Week Family Devotional, part of our series of week-long guides, includes seven sessions designed to be simple, meaningful, and engaging for all ages, helping you grow … Read more
One Week Family Devotional: Growing in Joy Introduction In the busyness of daily life, gathering as a family to focus on God can fill your home with joy and spiritual renewal. This One Week Family Devotional, part of our series of week-long guides, includes seven sessions designed to be simple, meaningful, and engaging for all … Read more
One Week Family Devotional: 7 Sessions to Kindle Faith Together Introduction With the hustle of daily life, gathering as a family to focus on God can transform your home into a place of peace and spiritual growth. This One Week Family Devotional, part of our series of week-long guides, includes seven sessions designed to be … Read more
Playful Reverence in Christian Family Media: Engaging Young Hearts with Joy and Respect In the vibrant world of a Christian family media, capturing the imagination and hearts of young audiences requires a delicate balance. Children are naturally drawn to fun, creativity, and play, yet the mission of a family-focused Christian ministry is to nurture spiritual … Read more
Creative Tools to Enrich Bible Stories for Kids In our first article, we uncovered why Bible stories captivate kids’ hearts and spark faith, drawing them closer to Jesus. The second article offered 6 storytelling techniques for Bible stories with kids, building on that foundation. Now, as the next step in this series, let’s dive into … Read more
6 Storytelling Techniques for Bible Stories with Kids Building on part 1 in the series, Why Bible Stories Captivate Kids’ Hearts, the techniques below help you master the art of narration. Each method enhances your storytelling skills, making your oration more engaging and aiding kids’ retention of God’s Word. As you grow as a storyteller, … Read more
Why Bible Stories Captivate Kids’ Hearts and Spark Faith Opening a Bible can feel intimidating. It’s filled with genealogies, laws, prophecies, and names we often struggle to pronounce. Yet within its pages lie some of the simplest and most accessible stories in history, Bible stories that captivate hearts, inspire, and spark faith, including (or perhaps … Read more