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God calls us to have discipline in life. He wants us to have self-control in the things we do and say. But it can be hard to say no to things you want, even when you know you it’s the right thing to do. In this five-day plan, you and your children will see how God doesn’t want to deny us, but to protect us. Each day includes a prayer prompt, a brief Scripture reading and explanation, a hands-on activity, and discussion questions.

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Building Self Control

Help your children develop the habit of including God in their day! In this plan, your family will see how much God wants to hear from us and how prayer strengthens our relationship with Him and one another. Each day includes a prayer prompt, brief Scripture reading and explanation, hands-on activity, and discussion questions.

Encouraging a Prayer Habit in Your Kids

8-to-12-year-olds, is your faith built on a firm foundation? Unless we have a foundation anchored on Jesus Christ, the Solid Rock, we’re likely to fall apart when life challenges us with unexpected events and everyday pressures. This 5-day reading plan will help preteens develop the kind of faith that will help them withstand the world’s trials!

Building Rock Solid Faith

God’s Word tells us that He offers peace “which transcends all understanding” (Philippians 4:7 NIV). In this four-day study, you and your children will take a close look at the areas in our lives where we can experience that peace. Each day includes a prayer prompt, brief Scripture reading and explanation, hands-on activity, and discussion questions.

God's Peace

Part of keeping your marriage strong is taking steps to protect it from attacks. Learn how to maintain boundaries to avoid infidelity and other temptations with this 11-day reading plan. You’ll get guidance on specific issues you might face, and learn how to take proactive steps against them.

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Building Boundaries to Protect Your Marriage 

In this plan, you and your children will explore four spiritual disciplines: fasting, meditation, studying Scripture, and worship. You’ll be encouraged to have honest conversations about the challenges of practicing these disciplines, and through engaging, thought-provoking activities, you’ll begin to view them as privileges rather than chores. Each day includes a prayer prompt, brief Scripture reading and explanation, hands-on activity, and discussion questions.

Learning Spiritual Discipline

In a world where people confuse opinion with fact, it’s so important to remind your children that truth comes from Christ. This four-day plan will show your family that what we believe about God is important – and that we should have compassion for those who are lost. Each day includes a prayer prompt, brief Scripture reading and explanation, hands-on activity, and discussion questions.

Sharing Love With Those Who Don’t Believe

God Calls Us to Care for Others, Even Though Sharing Can Be Hard (Especially for Little Ones)! In This Four-Day Study, Your Family Will Start Seeing the Things You Own as Gifts From God That He Expects You to Use in the Care of His People. Each Day Includes a Prayer Prompt, Brief Scripture Reading and Explanation, Hands-on Activity, and Discussion Questions.

Teaching Kids Hospitality

Social media can be enriching – but it can also be dangerous, especially to your marriage. The best way to keep social media from harming your marriage is to set firm boundaries and use it wisely. This 10-day reading plan will give you guidance on how to do just that!

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