Kid’s Can Memorize God’s Word

by Maribeth Pipkorn “I know my memory verse!” the little boy exclaimed. “‘I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for civilization to everyone who believes!’ Romans 1:16.” Mistakes like this can make us chuckle, but when kids misquote a Scripture... Read More

Teaching Kids to Pray

by Maribeth Pipkorn “I’m in a concert on Friday, and I’m really nervous. Pray that I will do a good job!” “My cousin is really sick. Pray that she will stop having seizures.” “Please pray that my parents will stop fighting. I’m scared they’re going to get a divorce.”... Read More

Helping Children GROW

Helping Children GROW by Maribeth Pipkorn Amanda and Haley received Christ as their Savior in my class. But the following week, when the invitation for salvation was given, they responded again. These girls weren’t struggling with assurance of their salvation;... Read More

Pretend Charaters Can Reinforce a Truth

Tips and Tricks Pretend Characters Can Reinforce a Truth -Tim and Lisa Deam “Is Blueford coming today?” a second grader asked Tim during VBS. Dressed in a blue wig and mis­matched clothing, Tim portrayed a bumbling camp handy-man. Blu­eford and Lisa reviewed the Bible... Read More

Helping Kids in Crisis

by Tina Busenitz “5-year-old Girl Survives Being Hit, Pinned under Vehicle” “Boy, 7, Hospitalized After Being Mauled By Dog” “9-year-old Cancer Patient to Face His Last Christmas Early” These headlines remind us that children are not immune to suffering and trauma.... Read More