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Big Holiday on June 5th

Big Holiday on June 5th

Do you know which church holidays occur after Easter? Even if you didn’t grow up in a tradition that celebrated the high church calendar there’s a lot of good in remembering events from it. And one of those events is this week. Do you know which one? Here’s a hint, it’s the next big event after Jesus ascended to Heaven.

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Trauma Healing Booklets Available for Texas

Trauma Healing Booklets Available for Texas

As news of the latest school shooting rocks the nation, CEF has a prepared Gospel trauma resource for children with its booklet, “Do You Wonder Why?” Five thousand booklets were already stored in Texas and 19,000 more in English and Spanish are en route from the CEF International Headquarters in Missouri.

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A Godly Body Image

A Godly Body Image

Do you like the way you look? It’s easy to have a harsh view of our own body. Many kids also struggle with their body image. As they grow and their bodies change, they can become uncomfortable with themselves.

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Addressing the Trauma of Children

Addressing the Trauma of Children

When tragedy strikes in a child’s world, whether through personal events or through something as external as war, how can believers in Jesus Christ help? We know it’s important to immediately provide a safe space, take care of physical needs, and show loving care.

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A Giving Attitude

A Giving Attitude

What was the first thing you bought with your own money? For me, it was a sketch pad and professional paints. It’s fun to spend your hard-earned money on something you enjoy.

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Fun Ways to Memorize Scripture

Fun Ways to Memorize Scripture

What’s your go-to method for remembering important things? Personally, I make a lot of lists and set phone alerts. What about remembering Scripture? Can you memorize Scripture with the same tools? Memorizing Bible verses is important, but it can be hard. It can be hard for kids, too, but this is the time of their lives when they can more easily memorize and then have that truth in their heart for the rest of their life.

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Why Memorize Scripture?

Why Memorize Scripture?

it can be hard for kids to remember anything they read that day. However, as kids memorize God’s Word, they store up God’s wisdom and guidance in their hearts. God uses this truth to help them become more like Him in their daily lives. But kids don’t always see the point of memorizing Bible verses, so they might not be motivated to make scripture memory a habit.

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