Poverty has many dimensions. On the surface, needy families lack access to basic resources like clean water, a safe place to live, a reliable source of food, and medical care. On a deeper level, limited opportunities for education or training make it difficult for families in poverty to change their situation without outside intervention. Underlying…
Family worship is one way of passing down our faith to the next generation. Singing, praying, reading God’s word, and serving are elements of worship we can teach our children, but true worship goes beyond actions. Worship is a heart response of love towards God and a deep desire to honor Him in all areas…
Family Activity Imagine you are participating in a brother/sister ceremony with Pratap. Find some colorful yarn or fancy ribbon. Cut a 12-inch piece for each person. Take turns tying a raaki cord around another family member’s wrist as a symbol of the love and care you have for each other. Discuss how Jesus is like…
THUMB is an acronym for the major non-Christian religious belief systems embraced by unreached peoples. Imagine a hand. Start with the thumb. Each of the five fingers stands for one religious bloc. The first letter of each can be combined to spell the word THUMB. T = Tribal H = Hindu U = Unreligious (Atheist)…
Redeem those minutes (or hours) spent driving your children to and from school, church, practices, club meetings, and play dates. Family Activity: Teaching Time: varies by project Materials: varies by project Care for the homeless: While driving throughout town, we often see individuals standing on corners or in parking lots with signs asking for help.…
The Promise Passed Down- Isaac The promise God made to Abraham was for both him and his offspring. God’s blessing was passed down to Abraham’s son, Isaac. God commanded Isaac to stay in the land promised to him, even during a great famine. Despite Isaac’s fear and opposition from neighboring herdsmen, he obeyed in faith.…
Immigrants arrive in our country every day in search of a better life – increased opportunities for education and employment, a safe environment to raise their children, freedom from government restrictions, and a brighter future for their descendants. Many come from countries that are closed to the gospel. Missionaries cannot go to them so God…
Family Activity Imagine that you are participating in children’s games at the horse festival. Play a Tibetan version of “Duck, Duck, Goose.” Sit in a circle and give the handkerchief/scarf to the player who walks around the circle. Instead of tapping each player on the head, drop the scarf behind the person you choose to…
A Promise Put in Motion – Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3) Many generations after the tower of Babel, God chose to speak to a man named Abram (later called Abraham) who lived in Haran. God called Abraham to leave his home and go to a land that God would show him. God didn't tell Abraham where he…
Whether you enjoy crafts, hobbies, sports or music, your family can leverage your free time by broadening the perspective of your children and blessing others. Here are some examples to get you started. If you have stories of things your family has done, comment below. Craft and hobby: Ten-year-old Rachel and her mom love knitting.…
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