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What kids learn at church and school keeps growing at home. Short devotions, good questions, and printables to make it easy.

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Family devotionals

Ten minutes at the table or at bedtime: read, talk, pray, do. Each one matches a Kingdom Kids book or game.

When something scares you

Daniel 6; Psalm 56:3

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

Ian heard a loud noise in the Safari Forest, and the more he thought about it, the bigger his fear grew. Ms. Rose reminded him how Daniel kept praying, even in the lions' den, and God kept him safe.

Talk · Pray · Do

Talk: What is something that makes you feel scared? What did Daniel do when he was in trouble? What can we say to God when we're afraid?
Pray: God, thank You that You are always with me. When I feel afraid, help me trust You. Amen.
Do: Write Psalm 56:3 on a card and tape it beside your child's bed.

▶ Bible Adventure: Daniel

A humble heart

Philippians 2:3–8; James 4:6

“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

Sophie got two backpacks of toys and decided she was too special to share. Ms. Rose told the friends that God loves every one of us the same, and that Jesus, who is greater than all, humbled Himself for us.

Talk · Pray · Do

Talk: Why didn't Sophie want to share at first? How did Jesus show humility? Who could you share something with this week?
Pray: Jesus, thank You for loving me. Help me think about others and not only about myself. Amen.
Do: Pick one toy or treat to share with a sibling or friend tomorrow.

▶ Wisdom Expedition

Thankful on rainy days

Exodus 16; 1 Thessalonians 5:18

“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Timmy was stuck inside for days and kept complaining about the rain. Ms. Rose told how God fed His people in the wilderness every single day, even while they grumbled. Timmy chose to be thankful, and found a game to play with his sister.

Talk · Pray · Do

Talk: What do you complain about most? How did God take care of His people in the desert? What are three things you're thankful for today?
Pray: God, thank You for taking care of us every day. Help me be thankful, even on rainy days. Amen.
Do: Start a thankful jar: everyone adds one thing each night at dinner this week.

▶ Bible Trail: Moses

The battle is the Lord's

1 Samuel 17; Joshua 1:9

“Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Elk the zebra was scared of a bully at the waterhole. Ms. Rose told the friends how young David faced the giant Goliath, not with armor, but trusting that God was with him.

Talk · Pray · Do

Talk: What 'giant' feels too big for you right now? What did David remember that helped him be brave? When is it right to ask a grown-up for help?
Pray: God, You are bigger than any giant. Help me be brave and trust You. Amen.
Do: Find five smooth stones together. Write one way God has helped your family on each.

▶ Bible Trail: David

Two are better than one

Ecclesiastes 4:9–10

“If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.”

Bleu is always cheering everyone else on, but sometimes she forgets she needs encouragement too. Good friends help each other up, and they let others help them.

Talk · Pray · Do

Talk: Who is a friend who helps you? How can you tell when a friend needs encouragement? Is it hard for you to ask for help?
Pray: Thank You, God, for my friends and family. Help me encourage others, and let them encourage me. Amen.
Do: Make a card for a friend or family member with an encouraging note.

▶ Bleu's Nature Trail ▶ Meet Bleu

Jesus is alive!

Luke 24:1–8; John 3:16

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…”

Early on Sunday morning, the women found the stone rolled away. The angels said, "He is not here; He has risen!" Because Jesus is alive, we can be forgiven and live with Him forever.

Talk · Pray · Do

Talk: Why were Jesus' friends so happy on Easter morning? What does it mean that Jesus forgives us? Who could you tell this good news to?
Pray: Jesus, thank You for dying for me and rising again. I love You. Amen.
Do: Draw the empty tomb with the stone rolled away, and tell the story to someone else.

▶ Bible Adventure: Jesus Is Alive ▶ Bible Trail: Jesus Is Risen

Conversation starters

Better than “How was it?” Ask one of these after a game, a book, or church.

After Ian's ABC SafariWhich letter did you find the most? What words start with it?
After Timmy's Number TrailCan you count the forks on the table? Is that more or fewer than the spoons?
After Sophie's Move & MatchHow can you be a helper at home today, like Sophie?
After Bleu's Creation GardenWhat's your favorite thing God made? Why?
After Ms. Rose's Bible gamesWhat was your favorite part of the story? What does it teach us about God?
After Sophie's Spelling SprintCan you hop the sounds in your name?
After Bleu's Nature TrailHow did a friend help you this week? How did you help a friend?
After Timothy's Map QuestCan you draw a map of our house with a compass on it?
After Any Kingdom Kids bookWhich friend in the story are you most like? Why?
After Any Kingdom Kids bookWhat did Ms. Rose teach the friends? When could you use that this week?
After Church on SundayWhat Bible story did you hear? Can you find it in a Kingdom Kids game?
After A hard dayWhat was hard today? What is one good thing God gave you today?