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Published 6/12/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 Family Quest Play a game of hide-and-seek. Talk It Out · Where would you go if you were scared and needed a safe place to hide? · How can you find “shelter” in “the shadow of the Almighty”? How can He be your hiding place? · How is God our Fathe

Published 6/11/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! Romans 11:33 Family Quest Before today’s lesson, gather information about King Solomon. Take a few minutes to tell his story: how he got so smart, as well as what he accomplished in life. Next, engage your child in an amazing truth: God is all-wise! Talk It Out · The Bible tells

Published 6/10/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3 Family Quest Grab a puzzle off the shelf and have everyone work on it together. Once it’s complete, take out a few of the pieces and see if it still looks like the same picture. Talk It Out ·

Published 6/9/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross I pray that. . .you may know. . .his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead. Ephesians 1:18–20 Family Quest Pull out paper, markers, and crayons and have your child engage in a creative assignment: “Draw something powerful or list some things you

Published 6/8/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. Psalm 139:2 Family Quest Have everyone pick something to think about but don’t tell what it is! Then, have Mom or Dad try to guess the others’ thoughts. Can they? Then read the verse and talk it out. Talk It Out · Why didn’t Mom/Dad know what you were thinking? · Now cons

Published 6/7/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your LORD and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an exa

Published 6/6/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 Family Quest Ahead of time, familiarize yourself with Exodus 16:1–36 . God had just delivered the Israelites from bondage in Egypt, parting the Red Sea and giving them miracle after mira

Published 6/5/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. Hebrews 1:3 Family Quest Plug in a radio, a clock, and a lamp and position them on a table. Next, place a glass of water, some healthy snacks, and a Bible on the table. Say this: “Many things in this world are powered b

Published 6/4/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7 Family Quest Gather some construction paper, scissors, and colored pencils. Create a shield with the paper and decorate it with symbols of God such as the cross, a dove, a flame of fire, a lamb, and

Published 6/3/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1–3 Family Quest Find a quiet place to lie down and read today’s scripture passage. Then grab some colored pencils and draw what you pictured whe

Published 6/2/19 From: 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By: Michael and Tiffany Ross “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 Family Quest Hand out a photocopy of a challenging but kid-friendly maze. (You can pick up a collection of fun mazes online at Amazon or Walmart, as well as at most bookstores.) Instruct everyone to work the puzzle

Published 6/1/19 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By Michael and Tiffany Ross He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. Deuteronomy 32:4 Family Quest Gather some rocks from your yard. Examine them together and discuss their characteristics. Talk It Out · What are some things that are made of rock? (Mountains, statues, pyramids.) · How long do you

Published 5/31/19 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By Michael and Tiffany Ross You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.” You, Lord, took up my case; you redeemed my life. Lamentations 3:57–58 Family Quest Watch a movie with your kids: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Walt Disney Pictures / Walden Media, 2005). Afterward, sit in a circle and recap what happened to the young c

Published 5/30/19 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By Michael and Tiffany Ross Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by the five covered colonnades. Here a great number of disabled people used to lie—the blind, the lame, the paralyzed. One who was there had been an invalid for

Published 5/29/19 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By Michael and Tiffany Ross "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." John 17:3 Family Quest Grab a marker, tape a piece of white construction paper to your wall, and take turns listing all the different names we have for God. Here are a few to get you started: He is the Shepherd who guides ( Genesis 48:15 ), the L

Published 5/28/19 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By Michael and Tiffany Ross "For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us." Isaiah 33:22 Family Quest Have your child create a short skit. He needs to come up with characters, location, props, and dialogue. Then it’s up to you to act out every word and action under his direction. Now compare the role of the creator of th

Published 5/27/19 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By Michael and Tiffany Ross "On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: king of kings and Lord of Lords." Revelation 19:16 Family Quest Today’s activity is especially suited for young children. Using gold-colored poster board or purple and yellow construction paper, help them create a “King of Kings” crown. Encourage them to color it and then decorate the royal hea

Published 5/26/19 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By Michael and Tiffany Ross "This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares." Romans 2:16 Family Quest Turn your living room into a courtroom, and take turns sitting on the “judge’s seat.” This activity involves four roles: (1) defendant —the person accused of breaking “family law”; (2) prosecuting attorney —the per

Published 5/25/19 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By Michael and Tiffany Ross "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 Family Quest Discuss the future. Take turns listing ideas and events you are looking forward to. Include whether or not you think your plans for the future will come true. Talk It Out · Read Roma

Published 5/23/19 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By Michael and Tiffany Ross Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. Jeremiah 17:14 Family Quest Have your child pick out his or her favorite doll or action figure. Join with your child as you both make up a big adventure for the toy. During the adventure, have your child be the toy’s protector. When danger threatens, ha

Published 5/22/19 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By Michael and Tiffany Ross The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Isaiah 58:11 Family Quest Save this activity for evening. When it’s dark outside, flick off the lights and turn on a flashlight. Have each family member grab

Published 5/21/19 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By Michael and Tiffany Ross But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Family Quest Ask your child to remember the last time she had a shot. Was it a penicillin shot or an immunization shot for measles, mumps, or some other disease? Talk about what that shot was supposed to guard against or protect her from. Ta

Published 5/20/19 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By Michael and Tiffany Ross She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” GENESIS 16:13 Family Quest Pull out one of those seek-and-find books. Pick one of the puzzles where the objects are hidden in the larger picture (the harder the better). Help your child find the objects listed. You can

Published 5/19/19 101 Ways to Strengthen the Parent‐Child Connection Devotions, Tips, and Activities By Michael and Tiffany Ross “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.” JOHN 15:12–14 Family Quest It’s time for a little role-playing. Have your child think of two other kids: one who is a good friend and another who isn’t very nice. Now hav