What does the Bible say about emotions and feelings? Why did God give us this powerful gift that sometimes feels too strong to control? How can emotions help me understand life and glorify God? Those are some of the questions kids will discuss in the NEW Emotions: 4-Week Childrenās Ministry Curriculum from The Sunday School Store. Iāve just finished editing the sample lesson, and Iām excited to share it with you below: FREE [Download PDF Lesson for Week #1]ā This all started with a conversation with my oldest son ā the amazing author and English teacher. He was curious why our family didnāt seem as expressive as others he had met in his adult life. I could only agreeāand then confess my own fear of powerful emotions. Some of this was from my childhood, but a lot of it was my preference for rationality. Then I got curious ā if emotions are part of how God made me, why am I too shy to express them? This realization led me on a journey that ultimately inspired our team to create the curriculum I wish I had when teaching my own kids in childrenās church. Hereās the deal: God created emotions as a wonderful gift. Theyāre a vital part of who we are, helping us experience the fullness of life that God intended. But like everything else in this fallen world, our emotions can be influenced by sin. That doesnāt make them bad ā it just means we need Godās wisdom to navigate them. Weāve packed four weeks of Bible-based, Gospel-centered teaching into this curriculum. Weāre talking about happiness with Hannah, fear with Elijah, trust with Mary, and even tackling anger by looking at Jesus clearing the temple. Each lesson dives deep into Godās Word while keeping things practical for our 6 to 12-year-olds. Let me give you a sneak peek at what weāre covering:
What I love about this approach is that itās balanced. Weāre not ignoring emotions or treating them as untrustworthy. Instead, weāre helping kids see emotions as powerful tools that God has blessed us with. Weāre teaching them to use their hearts and minds together, just as God intended. And hereās the best part: weāre pointing kids to Jesus through it all. Weāre showing them that their relationship with Him is the key to navigating lifeās emotional ups and downs. Weāre planting seeds of hope, reminding them that one day, Jesus will redeem every aspect of our lives ā including our emotions. Friends, this isnāt just about managing feelings. Itās about equipping our kids with a biblical worldview that embraces every part of their God-given humanity. Itās about preparing them to live full, rich lives for Christ. Have a blessed day! Tony Kummer, |
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