Do you children share their fears with you?  Fears that usually stem from bad dreams or seeing tragedy on TV?  They need to know that they are not doomed for tragedy, and they need words to speak when the thoughts arise in their minds.  This week’s verse and confession is powerful for not only our [...]

As we continue with Barbara Arbo’s True Confessions for Children, our verse focuses on the blessing of obedience: Confession: I obey my mommy and daddy for this is right, and will give me a long life. Ephesians 6:1, NIV Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Consider adding the next two [...]

We will veer away from the True Confessions for Children to focus on a verse about LOVE.  Yes, it is that time of year when we are reminded of the power of love, and we are so blessed to know Love personally! How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we [...]

As we go through Barbara Arbo’s True Confessions for Children, we are giving our children promises from God’s Word that they can hold onto as they journey through life.  For the next two weeks, we are going to focus on this confession: “Where I go the Word of God leads me, and keeps my feet [...]

As we go through Barbara Arbo’s True Confessions for Children, we are giving our children promises from God’s Word that they can hold onto as they journey through life.  For the next two weeks, we are going to focus on this confession: “Where I go the Word of God leads me, and keeps my feet [...]

We are taking our verses from a booklet by Barbara Arbo called True Confessions for Children.  This booklet is no longer in print, but we have gained permission to share this.  These “confessions” are statements of faith based on God’s Word.  This week’s “confession” is: My mommy rejoices that she ever bore me and my [...]

This week features a verse that promises God’s safety and protection. I will contend with those who contend with you, and your children I will save. (Isaiah 49:25b  NIV) Looking up the word “contend,” I found it means “to strive in opposition to.” God is striving (“stretching out”) to oppose people and things that strive [...]

Memory Verse Challenge is BACK!  This semester we are going to focus on the promises of God for our students, and this week starts with a word that encourages parents too! Isaiah 54:13 (New International Version, ©2010) – 13 All your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their peace. Encourage your [...]

Wow!  We have worked on several verses this fall.  Take some time this week and the coming month to review them all. Here are a few suggestions: 1.  Make flashcards and play games to see who in your family remembers the most! 2.  While you are driving to holiday events, quiz your family on the [...]

Read 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 this week and focus on memorizing verse 13.  I love the way David describes our God! David blessed God in full view of the entire congregation: Blessed are you, God of Israel, our father from of old and forever. To you, O God, belong the greatness and the might, the glory, [...]