December 202512/15/2025
As families gaze up at the night sky, they can discover a universe of wonder and awe that points to God's greatness. Through hands-on activities, Bible study, and prayer, Hands-On Faith for Families invites families to explore the stars and understand God's power and tenderness in creation.
12/08/2025
Focus on the Family's Hands-On Faith for Families explores what it means to drink in God's goodness, a concept rooted in Jesus' statement that only God is good. By accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior and pursuing a relationship with Him, families can experience His goodness forming in their lives through prayer, learning from God's Word, and growing in their faith.
12/01/2025
Focus on the Family's Hands-On Faith for Families explores God's requirements for living a life of justice, mercy, and humility through interactive activities, scripture reflection, and prayer. By engaging with this week's theme, families can discover practical ways to apply biblical principles to everyday life and cultivate a deeper relationship with God.
November 202511/24/2025
This article from Focus on the Family explores how the "fruit of the Spirit" can be seen in everyday life, using a fun and interactive approach to help families understand the importance of living out Christian values such as love, kindness, and self-control. By engaging with activities like the "I'm Thinking of a Fruit Tree" game, families can discover ways to demonstrate these virtues to others and grow closer to God.
11/17/2025
Focusing on spiritual discipline, Hands-On Faith for Families explores the importance of fasting as a means to strengthen faith and deepen connection with God. By examining biblical examples and practical applications, families can learn how to incorporate fasting into their lives, leading to greater confidence in God's power and provision.
11/10/2025
Focus on the Family's Hands-On Faith for Families program invites families to explore the theme of wise decision-making, guided by biblical principles and interactive activities such as a trivia game that distinguishes between knowledge and wisdom. By praying and seeking God's guidance, families can develop the wisdom needed to make informed choices in their daily lives.
11/03/2025
Focus on the Family's Hands-On Faith for Families program encourages families to explore God's faithfulness through interactive activities, including a photo album reflection and a discussion about consistency in loving others. By examining how they can demonstrate God's reliability to those around them, families can deepen their understanding of this essential biblical principle.
October 202510/27/2025
As families navigate life's challenges, they can learn valuable lessons about patience and trust from the stories of Noah and the Israelites. By exploring these timeless themes through hands-on crafts and prayer, families can discover the power of waiting on God and strengthening their hope in Him.
10/20/2025
Focus on the Family's Hands-On Faith for Families encourages families to practice gentleness by exploring its importance in daily life, from gentle actions like tapping objects to demonstrating kindness and compassion towards others. By incorporating this theme into their daily routines, families can show God's character to the world and cultivate a more loving and compassionate environment.
10/13/2025
Focus on the Family's Hands-On Faith for Families explores how invisible things, like tiny living organisms, can have a profound impact on our visible world. Through an engaging experiment and biblical reflection, families can discover God's creative power and design in everyday life.
10/06/2025
Focus on the Family presents a hands-on faith experience for families, exploring the source of wisdom through Scripture and practical activities. Join Cortney Whiting as she guides you in discovering biblical wisdom and applying it to everyday life with engaging play, talk, and prayer exercises.
September 202509/29/2025
Families can discover a powerful truth about hope and perseverance through a simple, hands-on activity that demonstrates the difference between human strength and God's. By exploring this theme in a fun and interactive way, families can learn to rely on their all-powerful God when they feel like giving up.
09/22/2025
Focus on the Family invites families to explore God's intricate design in nature through hands-on activities, scripture reflection, and prayer, encouraging a deeper appreciation for His handiwork. By examining the beauty of creation, families can discover how God's artistry and engineering skills are evident in every aspect of the natural world.
09/15/2025
As families navigate life's challenges, a deeper understanding of God's perspective can bring hope and encouragement. By exploring the bigger picture of God's plan, families can discover the security of their eternal future and live with confidence in Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.
09/08/2025
As the seasons change, families can explore God's faithfulness in creation through hands-on activities and Bible study. By examining the sun's movement, seasonal patterns, and God's sovereignty over nature, families can deepen their understanding of Psalm 119:89-90 and cultivate a sense of wonder and gratitude for the beauty of God's world.
09/01/2025
Focus on the Family's Hands-On Faith for Families explores what it means to be faithful in serving God and others, using a fun family game and biblical story as guides. By learning from Jesus' parable of the master and his servants, families can discover their own gifts and talents and learn to use them faithfully to serve God and others.
August 202508/25/2025
Focus on the Family's Hands-On Faith for Families program invites families to explore God's guidance in their daily lives through interactive play, meaningful conversations, and prayer. By following simple instructions and listening carefully to God's message, families can deepen their relationship with Him and discover how to live each day with purpose and joy.
08/18/2025
Focus on the Family's Hands-On Faith for Families program encourages families to practice gratitude through various activities, including singing, drawing, and prayer. By incorporating biblical principles from Colossians 3:17, families can cultivate a deeper appreciation for God's blessings in their daily lives.
08/11/2025
Focus on the Family's Hands-On Faith for Families program invites families to explore the value of sharing and generosity through interactive activities, scripture-based discussions, and prayer. By learning from God's example of selfless love and sharing generously with others, families can deepen their faith and make a positive impact in their communities.
08/04/2025
This article from Focus on the Family explores the importance of gentleness in speech, highlighting how our words can have a profound impact on others and relationships. By learning to choose gentle words and respond with kindness, families can heal hurt feelings, restore broken relationships, and show people they have value.
July 202507/28/2025
Focus on the Family's Hands-On Faith for Families program explores the biblical concept of eternity, highlighting Jesus' role as the Alpha and Omega, who has no beginning or end. Through interactive activities and scripture-based discussions, families can deepen their understanding of God's power and presence in their lives.
07/21/2025
This article explores the theme of obedience to God's commandments, delving into the distinction between easy and hard commands, and how faith is demonstrated through obedience to even the most challenging requests. By examining biblical examples such as Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac, families can gain a deeper understanding of what it means to have hands-on faith in their daily lives.
07/14/2025
As families gather for a summer dinner party, they'll discover the value of showing hospitality to those who may be different from them. By playing a guessing game and learning about the biblical principle of welcoming strangers, families can deepen their faith and care for others in need.
07/07/2025
Jesus teaches that forgiveness is essential in friendships, as seen in the story of Peter's mistake. Through hands-on activities and Bible study, families can learn valuable lessons about forgiveness, friendship, and God's love for each other.
