Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross is the foundation of the Christian faith, but it can easily get overshadowed by chocolate bunnies, colorful eggs, and all the fun Easter festivities. It is important to help kids understand the true meaning of Easter. Jesus suffered and died for our sins, and He was resurrected. He has earned the spotlight in our celebration.

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. —Romans 5:8 (KJV)

And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power. —1 Corinthians 6:14 (KJV)

Here are five fun and creative tools that can help kids learn about Jesus’ death, resurrection, and the hope we have in Him.

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Sharing the gospel of Jesus is an important part of discipleship. God still relies on His followers to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. It didn’t end with the disciples in the New Testament. Being in God’s Word, repenting when needed, and praying daily help to strengthen a relationship with Jesus and to build effective discipleship.

Jesus instructs His disciples to spread the gospel to all nations in what is known as the “Great Commission.”

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” —Matthew 28:19–20 (KJV)

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Whether or not you doubt biblical truth, chances are you know someone who doesn’t believe in it or at least questions its validity. As followers of Jesus, we’re instructed to share the gospel with others. The Bible clarifies that Jesus is the only way to the Father (John 14:6). But quoting Scriptures for salvation doesn’t matter to someone who doesn’t believe in the Bible. Therefore, knowing the evidence of biblical truth is necessary to explain to nonbelievers or skeptics. Understanding biblical truth as a Christian is also good to strengthen one’s own faith.

In addition to being a true account of history, the Bible is God’s active love letter to us for instruction and guidance. According to the Guinness World Records website, the Christian Bible is the best-selling book of all time, with an estimated 5–7 billion sold as of 2021, not including digital downloads or Bibles sold since ("Best-Selling Book"). This stunning statistic may spark even a nonbeliever’s interest in hearing the evidence behind its truth.

Reliable examples of each form of evidence are available through articles, books, podcasts, social media, television, YouTube, and websites. See selected YouTube links at the end of the blog to support this fascinating evidence.

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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! Beautiful decorations, glistening lights, Christmas music, parties, presents, and Santa Claus help to make the season merry and bright. While these festivities are enjoyable, we must remember to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is the true reason for the season and the most wonderful part. Without Him, we would have no Christmas or hope of eternal salvation (John 14:6). The word Christmas, meaning “Christ’s Mass,” is named after Him. He should be our primary focus during Christmas. Like the angels and shepherds, let us glorify and praise God for the birth of our Savior (Luke 2:13-14,20).

It’s common for Christ to be overshadowed by secular Christmas characters and traditions on His birthday. Enjoying all aspects of Christmas while incorporating fun ways to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ is possible. Children need to know and understand the true meaning of Christmas. Traditions made now can be passed down for generations.

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Is fear overpowering your faith? Do you feel crippled by anxiety?

It’s nearly impossible to get through a day without experiencing fear in today’s world. Data breaches, deadly viruses, disastrous storms, food and medicine recalls, unsolved murders, political battles, and wars are just a few of our terrifying daily headlines. It’s enough to put someone in a fetal position without adding personal struggles and worries, especially for those raising children in today’s world.

Fear robs us of our faith. The Bible stresses the importance of believing and having faith in God to answer prayers (Matthew 17:20). Hundreds of Scriptures instruct us to have faith, believe, trust in the Lord, and fear not. One verse commonly quoted is Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV).

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

To help overcome your fears, incorporate these ten faith boosters into your daily routine.

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Halloween is a fun holiday for children and adults to dress in costumes, carve pumpkins, trick-or-treat for candy, and attend parties. Many Christians and nonbelievers participate in these activities for enjoyment without any intention of celebrating evil. Unfortunately, some use the holiday to honor death, horror, and the dark supernatural. Occult activity, crime, and vandalism are higher on Halloween night.

Because of the evil associated with Halloween, some Christians boycott the holiday. While it’s important not to honor evil, boycotting it is a missed opportunity to share Jesus with others. How often do nonbelievers knock on your door with an open invitation to give them something? Embrace Halloween as a unique chance to further the Kingdom of God.

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