A Missional Family Summer
Everyone’s plans have changed in the past few months. Adults and children alike are unsettled by the upheaval in daily life and expectations. Like me, you may be struggling to find the positive in the midst of shutdowns, cancelled plans, and constant changes. We can! By showing our children that we can find God’s purposes…
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Discover God’s Word:
Jesus' Great Commission
When we consistently use a “God-sized” lens to share God’s Word with our family, it broadens our children’s understanding of who God is and how He acts in our world. It also changes how our children view themselves, their blessings, and their purpose. Sharing the Bible with our children through a “God-sized” lens does not…
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Spiritual Opportunities During Quarantine
Our lives have been turned upside down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During times like these we ask, "What is God doing? Why is God allowing this?" While some of the answers to these questions remain hidden from us, we can say with confidence that God wants to do three things in our families during…
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Live Out God’s Work:
Go!!! Just Go!
"Go!!! Just Go! As parents, we tend to think of all the obstacles associated with going as a family, but we are called to do hard things and pursue Christ in whatever it is He is asking us to do. It is worth it! Do it, not just for adventure’s sake, but also so that…
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Connect With God’s World:
Yak Snack Attack
In the last journal, you watched a video about the Khamba, an unreached people group of southeastern Tibet and western China (if you missed the video, find it here). Enjoy making a variation of a simple, but nutritious Khamba food with your family. Cultural Activity: Imagine watching your family’s herd of yak grazing happily on…
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Connect With God’s World:
Meet the Khamba
Help your family embrace God’s love for the world. Watch and discuss this video together to learn about the Khamba, an unreached people group living high on the Tibetan plateau in southeastern Tibet and western China. Afterwards, pray that they would come to know Jesus. Watch: Watch Khamba Kids with your family. Discuss: It is…
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Discover God’s Word:
Earthquake in Philippi
When we consistently use a “God-sized” lens to share God’s Word with our family, it broadens our children’s understanding of who God is and how He acts in our world. It also changes how our children view themselves, their blessings, and their purpose. Sharing the Bible with our children through a “God-sized” lens does not…
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Mission Essential:
Abhor Evil
As Christian parents, we rightly spend lots of time teaching and encouraging our children to love others. Our desire is that the Holy Spirit would move so powerfully in their hearts that they would overflow with Christ's love and compassion for people near and far. However, did you know that God also calls us to…
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Explore:
Holi Festival
Exploring traditions from other cultures is one way to expand your family’s view of the world and cultivate a heart for the peoples that God loves. Learn about Holi (HOH-lee), an annual holiday celebrated across India and in many other places with large numbers of Indians. Holi falls in late February or March and means…
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Live Out God’s Work:
You Are Always Welcome
Children are naturally curious about new people. Use this family activity to cultivate a habit of welcoming those from other cultures into your home. It will help your family participate in loving others like God does. It also provides practice in asking appropriate questions that may lead to deeper conversations. Activity: You will need: slips…