All Editorial articles – Page 47
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Faith at homeSingle parent and proud
Anne Phipps explains why she thinks we need to shake off the negative stereotypes of single parenting and embrace its positives as well as the difficult bits
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IssuesQ&A: Neil O’Boyle
In autumn 1946, evangelist Billy Graham spent six months in Britain. Thousands came to Christ, lives were transformed, families reunited and prayers answered. Because of this great move of God, a passion to reach Britain’s young people was ignited and British Youth for Christ was born.
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Faith at homeForming faith rituals: Every day
For faith at home to work for me, it has to be part of my everyday life. We have special things we do at certain points each week and each year, but the reality of our faith really starts to change our lives when it’s part of what we do each day.
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IssuesParable: Blessing and the botched bake-off
Blessing and her brother Ben stood looking at the pile of baking ingredients in front of them.
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IssuesGod’s promise
Meeting aim: To learn about God’s promise to Abraham, and Abraham’s faith in God.
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IssuesGod’s promise
Meeting aim: To see what God promised Abram and reflect on how God can be trusted.
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IssuesIndoor games
When the weather is miserable outside, it’s always useful to have some easy indoor group games up your sleeve that require little preparation and few resources. These games are easy to play when you have time to fill in a session or to break the ice.
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IssuesAll-age service: God chooses Abram
Meeting aim: To explore how Abram trusted God and how we can also trust him.
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IssuesA son for Abraham
Meeting aim: To explore hospitality and how God can speak through visitors.
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IssuesCraft: A son for Abraham
These craft ideas help children explore the different elements of Abraham, Sarah and Isaac’s story. They take some of the big images of the story and help children focus on what God might be saying to them through these pictures.
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BlogMegachurch leader Francis Chan asks if our churches are just zoos
Are our churches just keeping children and young people in ‘cages’ until they’re 18 and can be released into ministry? This was the question posed by Francis Chan, church leader and author from the Chinese Missions Convention in Canada. And it got us thinking…
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BlogSadness brings hope: a story for Christmas
Christmas is always a great time for stories. Jane Howarth offers a festive yarn to enjoy and share this Christmas.
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BlogHappy Birthday Santa! The Christmas story half of children believe
Over half of children think Christmas is Santa's birthday and Jesus is a football player. Ed Mackenzie looks at what we can do to change these startling statistics.
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IssuesHelping children enjoy God with their whole being
Do we focus on engaging children’s minds at the expense of their hearts? Their imagination to the detriment of their actions? Their fun-loving nature over time for contemplation? Robin Barfield challenges us to encourage them to enjoy God with all their heart, mind, soul and strength
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