“It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them,” wrote Mark Twain. In heaven, Jesus had the deserved honor and glory of myriads of angelic hosts, yet he entered this world in the humblest of circumstances. No trumpets sounded that night in Bethlehem when God the […]

When Jesus was born, an angel announced his birth to shepherds in the field. If Jesus were born today, to whom would the angel announce his birth and what would the angel say? “I think the angel would tell Mrs. Higgy,” says Jordon, 9. “She is the children’s choir and song director. She is also […]

“God sent Jesus to Mary’s tummy on Christmas,” says Kassandra, 6. What a difference a couple of words can make. Instead of “to,” try “out of” Mary’s tummy on Christmas. “Mary had him, and he was glowing in the stable,” says Ella, 6. The angel that appeared to the shepherds in the field glowed because […]

What can we learn about Christmas from the Song of Mary? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about humbly glorifying God. (Luke 1:46-56)

What gifts would you bring to Jesus? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about the gifts the wise men brought to baby Jesus.

What is hope? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about hope and God’s grace and promises. (Colossians 1:27; Joel 2; Jeremiah 31)

What do you like most about Christmas? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about the greatest Christmas gift. (John 8:12; John 1:4-5; John 17:3; John 3:16; John 1:14; Matthew 5:16)

“I would give baby Jesus some food, because they probably didn’t have a lot of money. They might have been poor, and they weren’t near a place with food,” says Megan, 9. It’s easy to look at poor people as if something were wrong with them. Yet, God sent his son into this world through […]

Why did God send his Son to the Earth as a baby? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about Jesus’ humble arrival. (Philippians 2:6-8)

What would you write in a Christmas letter to God? Read some children’s letters and what they have to say about the birthday of Jesus. (II Corinthians 9:15)