Raising Believers: A Devotional Guide for Young Children (Volume 1)

It's never too early to begin teaching little children about God. "Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6.) Parents and grandparents will find Raising Believers to be a convenient and treasured first resource for introducing the basic teachings of God to the young child in language he understands. As parents read each of the forty-one devotionals to the child, it's as if God is speaking directly with the child about WHO GOD IS; WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR ME; WHAT GOD TEACHES ME; and HOW GOD WANTS ME TO TREAT OTHERS. Natural dialog occurs between parent and child surrounding each topic during the practical and fun follow-up activities. The child earns Marbles-in-a-Jar for learning the modified scripture verses and practicing the concepts taught. Marbles are used as currency for small rewards and act as a great motivational tool. Certificates of Recognition given at the end of each of the four sections encourage better listening skills, teach responsibility, and help build the young child's self esteem. The ultimate goal of Raising Believers is two-fold: (1) that each child develops a personal relationship with God and his Son, Jesus Christ; and (2) that the scriptures and lessons learned will provide the child with armor against false teachings he is sure to encounter. As an educator-business owner for over forty years, Dr. Weis has worked with over 35,000 children of all ages. She uses her many years of experience working with children in developing the devotional and motivational follow-up activities.