Discussion What is courage? Ask your child what they think courage means. Courage means being brave, strong and trusting in the Lord, even when you feel afraid. Read Matthew 14: 22-33, the story of Jesus walking on the water. Ask your child: Why were the disciples afraid? What did Jesus say to the disciples? What […]
Elf on the Shelf Jesus Style Biblical Virtues: Faithfulness
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Elf on the Shelf Jesus Style Biblical Virtues: Kindness
Dear Children, let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18 Discussion It is important to speak with kindness, but it is even more impactful when our actions show kindness. Jesus showed kindness in every action He took. Read the story of the paralyzed man in Luke […]
Elf on the Shelf Jesus Style Biblical Virtues: Honesty
Have you ever caught your kiddo in a lie? Oh, we have. Every kid goes through it! Children must be taught to be truthful! Discussion Ask your child what honesty means. Honesty means telling the truth, no matter what, even if there is a consequence. An honest person always tells the truth, does what he/she […]
Elf on the Shelf Jesus Style: Biblical Virtues: Generosity
I hope your elf arrived and got your kids excited for this holiday season! Remember, I am posting these a day ahead of time. Today your elf should arrive and tomorrow will begin the exciting adventure of biblical virtues! The first biblical virtue we are going to focus on is generosity! It is so much […]