How Did God The Father Honor Jesus (John 8:48-59)?
“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 […]
January 20 2020
by Carey Kinsolving
Christmas (Nativity)
Gospel
Gospel of John Series
Honor
Humanity of Christ
Humbleness
Power
Weakness
How Would the Angel Announce Jesus’ Birth Today?
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 […]
June 18 2019
by Carey Kinsolving
Angels
Christmas (Nativity)
Messiah
How Do We Know That Jesus Is The Son Of God (John 5:31-40)?
“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 […]
February 9 2016
by Carey Kinsolving
Christmas (Nativity)
Gospel of John Series
Messiah
Prophecy
Son of God
What Can We Learn About Christmas From The Song Of Mary (Luke 1:46-56)?
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)
December 27 2011
by Carey Kinsolving
Christmas (Nativity)
Glorifying God
Humbleness
Mary (Mother of Jesus)
What Gifts Would You Bring to Jesus?
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.
June 27 2007
by Carey Kinsolving
Christmas (Nativity)
Gifts
Humbleness
Wise Men
What Is Hope?
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)
March 27 2007
by Carey Kinsolving
Christmas (Nativity)
Faithfulness
Grace
Hope
Indwelling
Promises of God
What Do You Like Most About Christmas?
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)
December 15 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Christmas (Nativity)
Eternal Life
Gifts
Light
Love
If You Were One of the Wise Men, What Gift Would You Bring to Jesus?
“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 […]
December 11 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Christmas (Nativity)
Gifts
Wise Men
Why Did God Send His Son to the Earth as a Baby?
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)
October 5 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Babies
Christmas (Nativity)
Gifts
Humbleness
Love
Servanthood
What Would You Write in a Christmas Letter to God?
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)
October 5 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Christmas (Nativity)
Family
Gifts
Letters to God