Think First

Think First Arrange to play a game with the family that requires thinking such as Jenga, or Operation. Set up the game for play and let it go several rounds. Then, on your turn, make a bad choice that you know will end in the tower falling or the game being over. Base...

Fairness Toss

Fairness Toss Create a throwing competition, like the cornhole game, where each child has their own item to throw.  If you don’t have different colored bean bags, find a small toy such as different colored Legos.  The target can be a laundry basket, bucket, Hoola...

We all Scream for Ice Cream!

We all Scream for Ice Cream! This activity requires ice cream, any flavor topping and pepper. You will also need a second ice cream scoop or big spoon that you have labeled Mercy. Hide this scoop until it is needed. Gather the family around the table and place two...

The Heart of Moses

The Heart of Moses Moses had his heart set on getting the Israelites out of Egypt. Your goals must be aligned with what God had put in your heart. For God to be in our hearts, we must not harden our hearts. To demonstrate this, you will use 2 eggs. Hard boil one egg....

Rocks of Love

Rocks of Love Gather some rocks of a size that would be a handful for each family member.  Have them each hold them in their hand while you Read John 8:1-11 to them. (if there are younger children, you may want to substitute the word cheating for adultery) Process the...

Respect in Church

Respect in Church Start a discussion with the family about rude behavior. Explain that you are not calling out specific incidents involving specific people but rather a list of rude behaviors. After you feel your list is complete or complete enough, ask if these...