Inspirational stories and creative nonfiction that encourage children to walk out their Christian faith.
Spiritual Warfare: How to Guard Your Castle
One of my favorite stories is “The Knights of the Silver Shield” by Raymond M. Alden. In the story, a group of valiant knights lived in the forest where they fought the evil giants of the land. They bore silver shields that shone brightly when a knight was virtuous but became cloudy when he was…
Read More How to Worship Extravagantly: The Woman with the Alabaster Jar
The alabaster jar of spikenard. An unusual gift. Precious. Costly. This was no bottle of cheap perfume. The pink-blossomed spikenard plant grew in India. Its fragrant oil, collected from the plant’s spikes, was valued so highly that one bottle cost a year’s wages. Scripture records several accounts of women bringing their oil-filled alabaster jars to…
Read More How Much More: Understanding God’s Love for You
“If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” Matthew 7:11 NIV How much more! Can you see the look on Jesus’ face as He makes His case? Why do we struggle to believe Him? Or is it…
Read More How to Build a Family Altar and Why You Need One
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s…
Read More Holy Habits: How to Set Goals with God in Mind
I spent the end of December reviewing 2023’s goals and praying about 2024. Just as a morning quiet time with God sets the tone for the day, so fasting and prayer prepares me for the coming year. In James 4:15 NIV, James advised believers to set their goals with God in mind, “Instead, you ought…
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