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10 Bible Characters for Kids - First Things First
If I had to choose just ten Bible characters to introduce to kids, these are the ones I'd go with. Children often hear Bible stories but they don't get to connect with the people on the pages of Scripture. This blog post slows down and gets those basic things in place first: Who do they need to know for this story to make sense? Here are 10 Bible Characters for Kids to get a foundational understanding of the Bible. First things, first. May you find space here to pause, reflec
4 days ago4 min read


Choosing and Adapting Bible Lessons for Kids
We don’t just want to entertain children with a Bible story. In this post, explore how to choose and adapt lessons that help kids encounter the living Word of God. With simple tools, sensory engagement, and space for the Holy Spirit, your teaching can become a place where children truly meet Jesus.
Sep 25 min read


Centurion's Faith Bible lesson
The Centurion's Faith makes a great Bible lesson for kids. This story from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, talks about a Roman officer - a Centurion - who had such great faith that Jesus could HEAL his servant, he didn't even need Jesus to enter his house.
Sep 24 min read


Jesus Calms the Storm Kids Bible Lesson: Sensory Learning
God is not dull—so why do we sometimes teach kids about Him in ways that feel flat? Using sensory learning—sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch—we can help children experience the story of Jesus calming the storm in vivid, memorable ways. This post shares practical ideas to bring God’s peace and power to life in your Sunday School.
Aug 264 min read


Sensory Learning: Jonah and the Whale Sunday School Lesson
God is not dull—so why do we sometimes teach kids about Him in ways that feel flat? Using sensory learning—sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch—we can help children experience the story of Jonah and the Whale in vivid, memorable ways. This post shows practical ideas to bring this powerful story to life in your Sunday School lessons.
Aug 264 min read


Sensory Showdown: Bringing David & Goliath to Life in Kids Ministry
We serve a wildly creative God—so why does kids’ ministry sometimes feel dull? In this post, I explore how using sensory learning (sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell) can help children experience God in real and meaningful ways. Let’s teach lessons that kids can feel, remember, and connect to—starting with the story of Creation.
Aug 263 min read


Pray like Jesus - Kids Sunday School Lesson
This Sunday School Lesson is about how Jesus prayed to God.
Aug 262 min read


'God Knows You' Sunday School Lesson
This free Sunday School lesson shows kids that God knows them.
Aug 252 min read


Teaching Kids to Bring Their Emotions to Jesus
This Bible lesson helps parents, teachers, and churches teach kids to bring their emotions to God. Emotional overwhelm is hard to navigate - even more so when you're young. Big feelings can scare kids and threaten to swallow them whole. That's why I've found it's incredibly helpful when we guide them not only in processing and identifying emotions, but ultimately, in bringing them to Jesus. May you find space here to pause, reflect, and abide. BIBLE: Let’s hear from the Bibl
Aug 252 min read


Gratitude Kids Bible Lesson
The following Sunday School Lesson on Thankfulness is a great resource to teach kids the value of a thankful heart. This lesson includes icebreakers, an object lesson, a Bible lesson, a game, bonus Bible verses on thankfulness, and a craft activity. Enjoy!
Aug 255 min read


The Role of 5 Senses in Kids Ministry and Youth Group
God is not dull—and our kids’ ministry shouldn’t be either. By using sensory learning tools like sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell, we can help children experience the wonder of God in tangible ways. In this post, I’ll show you how to bring the Days of Creation to life so kids can engage with a God who is real, present, and full of joy.
Aug 203 min read


Free Faith Bible Lesson for Kids and Youth
The following Sunday School Lesson on Faith is a great resource to teach kids the value of faith. This lesson includes icebreakers, an object lesson, a Bible lesson, a worship song, a game, bonus Bible verses on faith, and a craft activity. Enjoy!
Aug 207 min read


4 Printable Games to Teach Kids about the Books of the Bible
Unscramble the word, Fill in the missing letters, Solve the hint, and True or False
Aug 202 min read


Woman Anoints Jesus Sunday School Bible lesson
The woman anointing Jesus makes a great Bible lesson for kids. This story from the Gospels talks about a woman - named Mary - who had such great conviction that Jesus was the Messiah, that she spent her life's money on anointing Him. She didn't know she was preparing Him for the coming cross.
Aug 186 min read


Introducing the Bible Sunday School or Youth Group Lesson
This free lesson for Sunday School teaches kids key parts of the Bible in fun ways. It includes a story and a few activities.
Aug 184 min read


Love of God Bible lesson for Kids Church / Sunday School
This Love of God Sunday School Lesson offers a new & fresh way to engage with the popular theme of God's love.
Aug 188 min read


Using Food to Teach Children about the Bible
Exploring foods in the Bible can be a fun and sensory engaging way to teach kids about God's ways.
Aug 185 min read


10 Key Old Testament Bible Lessons for Kids
The Bible is full of impactful stories that can teach kids how to live God's way. These 10 Key Old Testament Bible lessons for kids cover some of the most famous ones. This article gives an overview of the ten lessons and there is a link to each one. From the Creation, to Noah and the Ark, to Abraham’s promise, to Moses and the burning bush, to David and Goliath, to Jonah and the Big Fish, to Daniel in the Lion’s den, to Ruth’s faithfulness, to Esther the queen, and all the w
Aug 54 min read


Should Children Doubt God? Lessons from Doubting Thomas for Parents and Teachers
I recently wrote a guide with craft ideas for teaching kids about Doubting Thomas when this question started stirring in me. When believing parents, teachers, and Sunday school volunteers talk to kids about faith, we often miss the opportunity to teach them about doubt. This article contrasts faith and doubt, using Doubting Thomas as an example of why it is important to disciple kids into mature faith that can withstand the questions that will inevitably arise. May you find s
Jul 224 min read


Ezekiel 36:26 Sunday school lesson on Emotions
Children need to learn about emotions just as much as (if not more than) they learn about numbers, letters, and how the world works. For them to flourish and grow into the people God made them to be, they need to develop emotional maturity. As the demands of the world on young hearts and minds increase, teaching kids about emotions and what the Bible says about them becomes more and more important.
This printable post can be used as a free Sunday School lesson on emotions
Jul 95 min read
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