USA (MNN) — Becoming a parent is a tremendous privilege, but it’s also a role filled with incredible responsibility. You get to shape the entire worldview of another person, and the years four to fourteen are especially critical. Learn why here.
Not sure where to start? Today, Keys for Kids’ Greg Yoder highlights three essential truths every Christian parent wants their kids to know.
First and foremost, “You have to know Jesus,” Yoder says. “Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation.
“It’s not about being good; you can’t dress a certain way; you can’t even say a certain thing. It’s by grace alone, through faith alone, through Christ alone, that we’re saved.”
Secondly, the Bible is an accurate and trustworthy source. “We know it’s true because there have been, I can’t even tell you how many prophecies, and so far, all of them have come true, bar none,” Yoder says.
The Bible provides direction, hope, and wisdom — and when parents model their faith around it, kids see a faith that’s real.
“I want to encourage you with the fact that my grandson received his first devotional EXACTLY when he needed it. … What you saw as a delay was PERFECT TIMING in our lives. Thank you, and may God continue to bless you in this ministry.”
(Photo, caption courtesy of Keys for Kids)
Finally, “Living for Christ isn’t a burden,” Yoder says. “Jesus said in John 10, ‘I have come that you will have life to the full.’”
Faith isn’t about rule-following — it’s about joy, purpose, and freedom in Christ. That’s what Keys for Kids devotionals aim to teach: that knowing Jesus brings life and happiness. Request yours here.
“These are the essentials of living a godly life, and Keys for Kids Ministries, we’re here to give tools to parents to help guide them in that discipleship process with their kids,” Yoder says.
Discipleship opportunities
This month, Keys for Kids is encouraging families to “redeem Halloween.” Instead of just handing out candy, Yoder suggests taking this opportunity to introduce young visitors to Christ.
“What are we going to do with many of these kids who are coming to our door?” he asks.
“Will we give them life through Jesus through a Keys for Kids devotional, or candy that will fade away?”
Consider giving young visitors a harvest-themed Keys for Kids devotional. Request yours here. Last year, a young boy trick-or-treater picked up one of the booklets and told his grandmother, “This looks important!”
Looking ahead, Keys for Kids is seeing amazing doors open — including partnerships that bring devotionals into public schools through The Three Heath Brothers. Over 20,000 devotionals have already been distributed to students.
But that growth comes with challenges. Yoder encourages believers to pray for wisdom and provision as new ministry opportunities arise.
Header and story images courtesy of Keys for Kids.
