Using our gifts for God
God's Special Builder
Help children discover how Bezalel used the wisdom, creativity, and skill God gave him to serve the Lord and bless others.
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Bedtime Bible Story Parent Guides
Every Bedtime Bible Letter has a companion Parent Guide designed to help families continue the conversation after story time. Each guide includes a simple summary, biblical lesson, discussion questions, Scripture, and a family prayer to help children grow in faith.
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Building others up
Barnabas, The Great Encourager
Help children learn how kind words, friendship, and believing in others can show God's love and help people grow.
Read the Parent GuideCourage through trust
The Night Gideon Trusted God
Help children discover that God's presence and strength are greater than fear, even when a challenge feels too big.
Read the Parent GuidePeace in God’s presence
Daniel's Peaceful Night with the Lions
Help children learn that God is always near, giving courage and peace when they feel afraid.
Read the Parent GuideTreasuring God’s Word
Josiah Finds God's Forgotten Book
Help children discover how God’s Word brings wisdom, hope, and direction for everyday life.
Read the Parent GuideListening with willing hearts
Samuel Learns to Listen
Help children discover how God guides them through His Word, prayer, and the wise people He places in their lives.
Read the Parent GuideChoosing courageous forgiveness
The Strongest Heart Forgives
Help your child discover that forgiveness is not weakness, it is choosing love the way Jesus loves us. This guide offers biblical encouragement, family discussion questions, and practical ways to help children develop compassionate hearts.
Read the Parent GuideShining God’s love
The Little Light That Kept Shining
Help your child discover how even the smallest act of kindness can shine God’s love into someone else’s life. This guide explores Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:16 with meaningful conversation starters, a simple family activity, and practical ways to encourage children to be a light for others.
Read the Parent GuideTrusting God with tomorrow
God Is Already There Tomorrow
Help your child learn that God is already waiting in tomorrow with His love, care, and perfect plan. This comforting guide encourages children to trust God instead of worrying about what comes next.
Read the Parent GuideTrusting Jesus with small gifts
The Little Lunch That Became Enough
Help your child discover that what they have is never too small to offer Jesus. This guide explores trust, gratitude, sharing, and the ways God can use willing hearts to bless others.
Read the Parent GuideSpeaking hope with courage
The Little Girl Who Spoke with Courage
Help your child discover that even a young voice can share hope and point others toward God’s help with courage, kindness, and faith.
Read the Parent GuideCelebrating answered prayer
Rhoda Forgets to Open the Door
Help your child recognize God’s blessings and respond to answered prayer with overflowing joy, gratitude, faith, and hope.
Read the Parent GuideShowing compassion through kindness
The Boy Who Shared His Blanket
Help your child discover how small acts of compassion, generosity, and encouragement can help another person feel safe, loved, and cared for.
Read the Parent GuideGiving from a loving heart
The Little Gift That Filled the Room
Help your child discover that generosity offered with love can honor Jesus, encourage others, and fill ordinary moments with gratitude and joy.
Read the Parent GuideDepending on God for strength
Samson Pushes the Pillars
Help your child discover that true strength comes from God, and that prayer, humility, courage, and turning back to Him are strong choices.
Read the Parent GuideTrusting God's faithful provision
The Tiny Jar of Oil
Help your child trust God when resources feel small and recognize the everyday ways He provides, keeps His promises, and cares for His people.
Read the Parent GuideFinding courage through faith
David and Goliath
Help your child face big or frightening challenges with honest faith, wise preparation, trusted support, and confidence in God rather than appearances.
Read the Parent GuideSharing God's love through hospitality
The Kindest Welcome
Help your child discover how simple acts of welcome, inclusion, and generosity can help others feel seen and share God's love.
Read the Parent GuidePersevering with lifelong faith
No Retiring From Faith
Help your child keep trusting God's promises through waiting, difficult challenges, and each courageous next step.
Read the Parent GuideTrusting Jesus to forgive and heal
Jesus Heals and Forgives
Help your child bring every need to Jesus, understand His gift of forgiveness, and practice the persistent love of a faithful friend.
Read the Parent GuideBeing seen and changed by Jesus
The Strong Branch
Help your child remember that Jesus sees them with love, calls them near, and helps them tell the truth, receive forgiveness, and choose a new way.
Read the Parent GuideBeing found by the Good Shepherd
The Little Lost Sheep
Help your child remember that God seeks the lost, carries His children with love, and rejoices when they are found.
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