Naaman the Leper
“There were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.” (Luke 4:27). Who is Naaman the Leper? Naaman, to all outward appearances, had it all together. He was “a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded” (2…
The Widow of Zarephath
“I assure you that there were many widows in Israel in Elijah’s time, when… there was a severe famine throughout the land. Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to a widow in Zarephath in the region of Sidon.” (Luke 4:25-26). Who is The Widow of Zarephath? God’s prophet Elijah had been…
Moses and the Burning Bush
“Now about the dead rising—have you not read in the Book of Moses, in the account of the burning bush, how God said to him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” (Mark 12:26-27). What…
Teachers
When we drop our children off at school, we hand them over to the influence and supervision of their teachers. How they teach lessons and engage with their students will have a large impact on our children this year. They have the potential to be an incredible blessing to our children, but they can also…
Education
As parents, we care about our children’s education. We want to do whatever we can to prepare them for life ahead and to help them succeed. We want them to enjoy learning and the time they spend at school. What are some Bible verses about education? We also want to teach them how to think discerningly…
Friends
Friendship is an incredible gift. It changes the way we experience life and shapes who we become. The same is true for our children and the relationships they develop at school. Below are some Bible verses about friends to guide your time of praying for your children and the friendships they will develop this year at…
Identity
As our children head back to school, they face a barrage of messages concerning their identity. Many of these cause them to question their worth or seek to find it in the approval and acceptance of others. Below are some Bible verses about identity from Scripture to guide you as you pray for your children…
Protection
We live in a crazy world broken by sin. We are surrounded with daily, nearly hourly, reminders of how many things lie outside of our control. In this, it is easy for anxiety to overtake our hearts, yet our God, who created and sustains everything, invites us to bring our concerns to Him. This includes…
Walking with God through the Challenges of Parenting
The most amazing thing I know of is the gift of walking through life in a relationship with God. Nothing brings more delight and peace than living under the personal care and provision of the Almighty. Here are some Bible verses about parenting. As a parent, my need for Him has only grown more evident.…
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