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Published 7/6/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross The LORD our God is merciful and forgiving. DANIEL 9:9 Family Quest Grab a dictionary and look up the word merciful. Talk about how we need God’s mercy in our lives because we aren’t perfect. His love for us is so great that He keeps giving us chance after chance. He knows our hearts and knows when we are really trying to love Him. Talk It Out

Published 7/5/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross For I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness. PSALM 26:3 Family Quest Grab some construction paper, scissors, markers, glue, and glitter. Have each person cut their paper into the shape of a star. It can be one big star or a couple of smaller ones. Decorate the stars with markers and gli

Published 7/4/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 JOHN 4:7 Family Quest We use the word love almost every day. There are so many types of love and ways to love each other. It’s amazing that they all come from the same source: God. Bake a giant cookie in the shape of a heart

Published 7/3/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross But concerning Israel he says, “All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.” ROMANS 10:21 Family Quest Ask your child to draw a picture of God longing for His people. Have her show how He waits for them as they make both good and bad decisions. Talk It Out · How long will God wait on you to obey Him? · Do you m

Published 7/2/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day.” LUKE 24:46 Family Quest It’s amazing that God would come to earth as Jesus. But it’s even more amazing that He died on the cross and then rose from the grave. He even walked around and visited with His friends after His resurrection. And H

Published 7/1/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross “Listen to me, my people; hear me, my nation: Instruction will go out from me; my justice will become a light to the nations.” ISAIAH 51:4 Family Quest Have everyone make a list of words that describe the words just and justice. Now go back and circle each word that applies to God’s justice. Talk It Out · How is God “just”? · Is God’s justice

Published 6/30/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross “You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love

Published 6/29/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. PSALM 147:5 Family Quest Have your children quiz you on your favorite subject. Allow them to ask questions until you run out of answers. Now discuss God and His never-ending knowledge. Talk It Out · Does God really know everything? · What about stuff that hasn’t happened y

Published 6/28/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. EPHESIANS 1:22–23 Family Quest Life can get crazy. People and circumstances can be scary, but we can be confident that God is in control! To help you remember this, mak

Published 6/27/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen. 1 TIMOTHY 6:15–16 Family Quest Ask your child what happens all around her in nature in the spring. How does nature change in the summer? Wh

Published 6/26/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 PETER 1:15–16 Family Quest Have each family member do a household search for a useful item. Talk about the purpose of each object. Explain that holy means “to be set apart for God’s use.” Talk It Out · Flip through the four Gos

Published 6/25/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ROMANS 5:8 Family Quest Take turns sharing the last good thing you did for someone else. Talk It Out · Why did you do something good for someone else? · How did they respond? How did it make you feel? · What did Jesus do for you? What has He don

Published 6/24/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day. GENESIS 1:31 Family Quest God stepped back and looked at everything He had created, and He was happy. He is the source of all that is good. And we were created out of that goodness. Amazing! As a family, make some creations of your

Published 6/23/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” MATTHEW 11:29 Family Quest Close your eyes and have your child describe God. Encourage him to explain God’s looks, His voice, His face, His actions, etc. Now have your child describe what it would be like to meet God. Talk It

Published 6/22/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 JOHN 1:9 Family Quest The cross is an unforgettable reminder of Jesus Christ and what He has done for those who have given their hearts to Him: He paid the penalty for our sins, He has completely forgiven us, and He invites u

Published 6/21/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 CORINTHIANS 1:9 Family Quest Things change: the weather, our moods—even what’s for dinner. But God stays the same. Pull out a notepad and list ten (or more) things around you that might change, as well as ten (or more) things about God that never change

Published 6/20/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. PSALM 139:7–8 Family Quest Take a globe or a map of the world and locate as closely as possible the place where you live. Locate three places that are as far as possible from where you

Published 6/19/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” REVELATION 1:8 Family Quest Have your child draw a big circle with no beginning or ending point. Parents may also use their rings as an example. Discuss the meaning of eternal. Talk It Out · Where is the beginning and the ending? · Are

Published 6/18/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. LUKE 9:51 Family Quest Jesus was a man on a mission. Time after time, He knew what He had to do, and He did it decisively. Encourage your kids to follow His example. Pull out some notepads and ask them to list various decisions that they must make

Published 6/17/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory. HEBREWS 3:6 Family Quest Before you meet, pull out three large bowls and fill each one with three different items: place cooked spaghetti in one bowl, Jell-O in another, and gummy worm candies in

Published 6/16/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. HEBREWS 13:8 Family Quest Help your children understand what the word consistent means. Make a list of the things you do every day in the same way. Make another list of all the things in your life that constantly change. Talk It Out · How does it make you feel when things change? · How

Published 6/15/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him. Matthew 20:34 Family Quest As a family, make a list of people you know who have great needs in their lives (health, family, finances, etc.). On that same list, jot down how you can show them compassion. Talk It Out · Does God know all

Published 6/14/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Family Quest Ask your children to write a definition of the word benevolent and some words that are similar. Now look it up to find the actual meaning. Once you have discussed what the word means, plan with your children to undertake an

Published 6/13/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Revelation 22:13 Family Quest Head into the kitchen for some family time. Roll out some cookie dough and have your child shape it into the symbols for alpha and omega. If you don’t know what these symbols look like, stop and do a little research together to find