“YOU SHALL TEACH THEM DILIGENTLY TO YOUR CHILDREN..."
Deuteronomy 6:7
Home is full of opportunities for kids to hear the gospel from people who know them best. God wants you to be teaching your kids about Him every day, in every situation. We're here to support you on this lifelong journey! Below are resources to help and encourage you along the way. You can find copies of these in the fellowship hall at our resource center.
FOR PARENTS
Habits of the Household
by Justin Whitmel Earley
Earley is a father of four sons who wrote this book in the thick of raising young children alongside his wife Lauren. He is vulnerable about the struggles he faces as a parent and at the same time speaks out about how he lays his parenting journey before our Heavenly Father providing helpful insight on how you can do this too. This book can be an encouragement to anyone, but especially with those who are trying to set routines in their household that will ultimately lead their children to Christ.
Age of Opportunity
by Paul David Tripp
Age of Opportunity is a great read for anyone looking to invest in the life of a child, but especially for those who have kids entering or already in the teen years. Parenting a teen in our culture is viewed as something to be feared, but as Tripp points out, this view is not biblical. This book is an encouragement for everyone to see the powerful influence you can have in your kids lives and how to use illuminate the gospel in their lives.
BIBLES FOR KIDS & YOUTH
The Jesus Storybook Bible
by Sally Lloyd-Jones
As younger elementary age kids start to become familiar with the stories of the bible, the Jesus storybook bible is a wonderful resource that helps kids understand how every story in the bible points to our savior Jesus Christ.
The Big Picture Story Bible
by David R. Helm
This oversized bible has engaging illustrations that pull kids in to listen to the gospel in simple words. This is a great first bible for toddlers and preschoolers and will provide for them a foundation for learning biblical truths.
NIV Teen Study Bible
As teens move to make their faith their own, reading the bible brings as many questions as answers. This bible is full of fun facts and insight in the margins about people and topics in the bible to help engage youth in the text.
BOOKS FOR KIDS & YOUTH
The Garden, the Curtain,
and the Cross
by Carl Laferton
While many bibles are tricky for small hands to hold and tempting for a toddler to rip apart, this board book is a great introduction to babies and toddlers the story of what God has done for us and His perfect plans in 16 beautifully illustrated pages.
Notes From Jesus
by Mikal Keefer
This book takes children through what Jesus wants them to know - Bible verses to hold in their heart, key Biblical truths, and answers to many questions we all have. We love that each note reminds kids that Jesus enjoys their company, and he wants a lifelong friendship that deepens with each new conversation.
Little Pilgrim's Progress
by Helen L. Taylor
Life on earth is one adventure, full of excitement, unknowns, surprise and choices leading us to see Jesus face to face. If we ask Jesus, he will walk with us every step of the way. This book is a powerful telling of what we may face in life. As little Christian and Christiana travel to the Celestial City, the situations they encounter are incredible opportunities to speak to your child how they may face similar situations and how God can help along the way.