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In last week’s bulletin article, we saw from Psalm 78:1-6 that the primary responsibility for teaching children about God and the Bible lies with parents. We all acknowledge the need for family Bible study. But what is the goal of that time spent together? What are families working towards when they have spiritually based conversations? Let’s go back to Psalm 78 and find out! First, we do not want to forget God’s works. Parents are to share with their children…

I read a story by a man named Larry Fowler where he talks about a mission trip that he went on to Kazakhstan. During his first worship service in Kazakhstan, he had an eye-opening experience. He remembers that the assembly lasted for three hours and included three full-length sermons. When he looked up into the balcony of the church building, he saw all of the children. When he saw the children, he immediately started to wonder why there wasn’t any…

In Matthew 6:33, Jesus says, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” As we are walking through a series of lessons about believing God’s plan for the family on Sunday mornings, it is important that we always keep God first. According to Jesus, God’s righteousness and kingdom should always be at the center of our households and families. How can we do that? How can we make that…

I watched a video this week where kids were asked the question, “How would you describe mom?” Their answers were very insightful. One boy said, “A mom is always there for you and is always caring. She is like Superwoman.” Another boy answered by saying, “When I think of mom, I think of a loving, caring person who will take me to all of the places that I need to go.” A girl answered, “A mom is someone who looks…