Bøger af Christie Thomas

Feeling daunted by how to help your kids really grow in their faith? It's time to start little.We want our kids to know God. We know we're supposed to disciple them. But parenthood is hard, and we're busy, tired, and often feel unequipped. What if our kids don't seem all that interested or can't sit still long enough for us to read the Bible?Christie Thomas has a secret for you: helping your kids connect with God is way easier than you think. It all starts with 30 seconds a day--and the power of a simple habit. Through Christie's empowering, encouraging insights, you'll discover how to overcome common struggles, implement easy practices that fit your unique kids, and change your family's faith culture. In this book, you will: discover how to make Scripture and spiritual practices come alive for short attention spanslearn simple steps for developing faith through the Faith Growth Cycle and its three stages- seed, sprout, and root.develop practical strategies for establishing consistent habitsLife-changing moments can come out of simple habits. If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the things you're supposed to do to teach your kids about God, Little Habits, Big Faith shows you how to leverage the power of small, consistent choices with confidence. God can use even the smallest step to change how your family grows in faith.In addition to key points at the end of each chapter, there is an appendix full of topical resources for parents to quickly reference: Ideas for little habitsKeystone habitsPrompts & rewardsRooted resources

Written for children experiencing moments of separation anxiety or other common fears, this picture book reminds kids that God will always be there for them, whatever happens or wherever they go. Full color.

"It's common for kids to memorize the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, goodness, self-control, and all the rest. But that doesn't mean they understand what it means. Is peace just not fighting with your siblings? Does self-control mean resisting a second dessert? When Mom and Dad explain these concepts just in terms of morality, we miss the mark. Christie Thomas is skilled at taking complex ideas and making them accessible to kids . . . and adults learn a lot along the way too. Each of her devotions is designed to help parents connect their children with the Holy Spirit through a Scripture passage, thought-provoking questions, ways to apply each verse, and a prayer. And for each fruit, parents can use the optional hands-on activities when there's extra time. Perfect for kicking off the New Year as a family, these 100 devotional experiences include illustrated examples of each fruit of the Spirit. They demonstrate the hands, heart, and habits of Jesus and also teach children to spend time with the good God who loves them. By understanding how he covers them with his goodness and how his Spirit helps them grow their own beautiful, Jesus-reflecting character, the whole family will connect to the Vine and grow abundant fruit together"--

This devotional is a great way to share the Christian faith with your son, and strengthen your bond with both him and the Lord. Perfect to share with sons who are between the ages of 6 and 12, The Mother and Son Prayer Journal includes space for both you and your child to write your thoughts and ideas, discussion questions, and suggestions for how to learn and grow in faith together.

Young children can know God's Word! As your family follows each week's series of devotions, children will act, dance, draw, imagine, memorize, and sing their way to a better relationship with God and a knowledge of His Word.Wise for Salvation contains five interactive devotions per week, with each week focusing on a single story. Covering 87 Bible stories and lessons, Wise for Salvation can be your go-to devotional for years! About the Author: Christie Thomas and her husband, Jonathon, have three energetic and adorable boys. When she's not with her boys, Christie is the Director of Children's Ministry at Bethel Community Church in Edmonton, Alberta, where she runs the Sunday Children's Ministry programs as well as a weekday preschool for the community. Learn more at wiseforsalvation.com!