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Grace vs law? How should Christian parents respond when children are bullied?
Snow White – A kingdom of love, not fear
Having a Disability Champion can revolutionise life for disabled youth and children in your church
The new Netflix series Adolescence raises difficult but essential issues for Christian parents to grapple with
As Gareth Southgate considers a generation of lost boys here are some reflections for Christian parents
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What does the Bible say about dinosaurs?
Mentions of God’s creation appear at various points thoughout the Bible but the main place where we read about this is in the first book of the Bible, Genesis. Genesis doesn’t talk about dinosaurs roaming the earth. But then neither does it mention cats, penguins or squirrels!
Why didn’t God answer my prayer?
Do you have some prayer quandries you want to ask God about?
Why is there so much pain in the world? Why doesn’t God stop it?
What’s the toughest question on suffering you have had to answer?
Jesus says we can live forever. But how do we explain this to a child?
Does the idea of eternity thrill you?
The questions young people have about sharing their faith, and how to answer them
What do you think stops young people sharing their faith?
How to talk to your children about war
Has war ever been a topic you have discussed?
Why did God make the world?
Is this a question you have ever been asked?
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Sweet dreams - Sleep is foundational for the mental and spiritual health of youth and children
I can remember as a child and teenager trying various tactics to push back my bedtime. It was like going to sleep was a bad thing and creating a battle or managing to get to bed later was somehow a worthwhile victory. As an adult I now enjoy getting a good night’s sleep – but occasionally there is a battle with myself to get off the sofa and make it happen.
Snow White – A kingdom of love, not fear
Film: Snow White
Having a Disability Champion can revolutionise life for disabled youth and children in your church
When we moved to our current church a few years ago, most people who talked with me for more than a few minutes soon discovered that I’m passionate about churches becoming more accessible for disabled people, including disabled young people and children. It wasn’t too long before our vicar approached me and asked if I would consider being the Disability Champion for our church. After praying about it, I gladly accepted. I want churches to not only welcome and include disabled adults, youth and children, but to also be places where they can feel that they truly belong. But what is a Disability Champion and why might your church need one?
Clever Club Bible Bingo: A great game to help children learn and meditate on Bible stories
Clever Cub Bible Bingo is a recent addition to the collection of resources offered by David C Cook. The game is designed to help kids learn Bible truths through a familiar and engaging format. As a mother of four, eager to make the Bible enjoyable for my children, I was immediately drawn to it. Packaged in a travel-sized box, the game includes 12 double-sided Bingo boards along with perforated sheets that need to be separated to make the calling and marker tokens.
As Gareth Southgate considers a generation of lost boys here are some reflections for Christian parents
In recent weeks, the success of the Netflix drama Adolescence, with its visceral depiction of a teenage boy’s crime and its effects on his family, has led to widespread conversation on boys and masculinity. Sara Taylor has already helpfully explored ways in which this might inform parents in their relationship with kids.
New film The King of Kings is a pleasant, family-friendly, cat-approved retelling of the gospel
Angel Studios’ The King of Kings is an animated film directed by Seong-ho Jang, loosely inspired by Charles Dickens’ lesser-known work, The Life of Our Lord. Boasting a voice cast so stacked it could pass as a Who’s Who of Hollywood - including Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan, Roman Griffin Davis, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, and Oscar Isaac - the film reimagines the gospel story through Dickens’ eyes, turning it into a bedtime tale for his son, Walter. And if that sounds like a quaint, heartwarming setup, don’t worry - there’s also a cat for comic relief.
The new Netflix series Adolescence raises difficult but essential issues for Christian parents to grapple with
Few television shows capture the emotional chaos of growing up as honestly as Netflix’s latest series, Adolescence. Diving deep into the complex struggles faced by young people today, this is more than just a typical coming-of-age drama. With its innovative use of single-take episodes, its raw and poignant cinematography immerses you into a world of identity crises, societal pressure, online dangers, and the hidden pain of those caught in the fallout of serious mistakes.
Mothering Sunday: A chance to celebrate mothers and consider the implications of mothering for mission
One of the things that I love most about being a Mum is receiving hand delivered tokens of love. I have kept notes from my now-teenagers, one of whom, at six, declared they loved me nearly as much as their favorite toy. I have photos of a special stick found ‘just for me’ by a sweet little redheaded boy who is now as tall as I am.
Siblings of youth and children with additional needs need support too - Here’s five things Christian parents can do
This article is written by Phoebe Ridout, who is the daughter of Mark Arnold (from the Additional Needs Alliance). Phoebe shares her experience of growing up as an additional needs sibling to her brother, James, as well as offering learnings for us all…
Sweet dreams - Sleep is foundational for the mental and spiritual health of youth and children
Grace vs law? How should Christian parents respond when children are bullied?
Snow White – A kingdom of love, not fear
Having a Disability Champion can revolutionise life for disabled youth and children in your church
Clever Club Bible Bingo: A great game to help children learn and meditate on Bible stories
As Gareth Southgate considers a generation of lost boys here are some reflections for Christian parents
New film The King of Kings is a pleasant, family-friendly, cat-approved retelling of the gospel
The new Netflix series Adolescence raises difficult but essential issues for Christian parents to grapple with
Mothering Sunday: A chance to celebrate mothers and consider the implications of mothering for mission
Siblings of youth and children with additional needs need support too - Here’s five things Christian parents can do
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