My son is three years old. He is hilarious, busy, and has energy to fuel at least three other kids (or at least it seems that way)! He already has a very strong personality. He loves people, but he also loves the idea of being in charge. Recently he was Read more
First Baptist Church “First Norfolk believes that God has called us to make disciples who make disciples of Jesus—and that journey of discipleship begins with personal evangelism,” shares Pastor Phillip Herring, Executive Pastor of First Baptist Church Norfolk. “Our partnership with CEF and Good News Clubs is a vital part Read more
Children love to hear stories. From bedtime, to bath time, to every in-between time, stories entertain and spark imagination. And what better story to teach kids than the story of the Gospel and God’s work throughout history? Thankfully, Bible story books are everywhere, while it’s amazing how the plan of Read more
As we enter the Thanksgiving countdown and the holiday season starts to get hectic, it’s important to take time with kids to make it especially meaningful and fun—maybe even start some new traditions. For a happy Thanksgiving with your kids, here’s three keys to explore throughout your Thanksgiving countdown: crafts, Read more
Children love to hear stories. From bedtime, to bath time, to everything in between, stories entertain and spark imagination. For parents who want to teach kids biblical truths, Bible story books are a great way to keep your child engaged. But it can be hard to talk about what we Read more
Here’s why Sunday school is important for families, why you should encourage participation in your kids, and 4 reasons to attend Sunday school in-person. Reason to Attend Sunday School #1: Fellowship While taking your kids to church is important, Sunday school has the extra benefit of providing in-person interaction for Read more
What’s something you’re thankful for today? God calls us to be a thankful people, full of gratitude. There are certainly plenty of things to be thankful for in our lives—even in times of hardship. Do the kids in your life have thankful hearts? Teaching kids to cultivate a spirit of Read more
This past week CEF Virginia hosted teens at CYIA Camp. While most people think of going to a Christian camp for spiritual renewal as a time of rest and contemplation to draw nearer to God, our CYIA teens will remember their week of training as a challenge where they were Read more
Convictions are an important part about who we are. A conviction is a firm belief and something we carry with us throughout our lives, often giving our life purpose and direction. They guide us towards the actions and choices we feel are most deeply rooted within our character, giving us Read more
