Building Faith Skills in Kids (5 of 5)

12 May

This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Building Faith Skills in Kids

Here we are… The 5th and final faith skill to build into our kids… (cue drumroll)

Skill #5:  Give to God

It’s important for children and teens to know how to give back to God and serve Him in the way they live their everyday lives

Again, I don’t think we’re hearing anything new here.  It’s the simplicity of living a life focused on God and not ourselves.  Whether it’s worshiping through song, the tithe, serving others… the key is focusing on God and following His desires for us, not our own.

Now, here’s the kicker question that applies to every faith skill.

  1. Navigate the Bible
  2. Personalize Scripture
  3. Dialogue with God
  4. Articulate Faith
  5. Give to God

Do these faith skills only apply to kids?  Or are these skills each of us need to develop/sharpen in our own lives?

We tend to plan out the things kids are taught to ensure the objectives are clear. Consider this ‘continuing education’ for adults.  Which faith skill needs sharpening in your life?

More on the Topic

  • Building Faith Skills in Kids (4 of 5)
  • Keep It Personal
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One Response to “Building Faith Skills in Kids (5 of 5)”

  1. princessjes 12. May, 2009 at 9:53 am #

    All of these skills could use some sharpening…I think they will throughout our lives!
    For me personally I need to work on personalizing scripture on a regular basis, I frequently find myself just reading not really thinking about or processing what I read.

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