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Growing with God Resources

Growing in faith is a lifelong journey, and the habits we build when we’re young can shape a lifetime of following Jesus. Our Growing with God resources help preteens develop a deeper relationship with God through prayer, Bible reading, worship, and everyday faith.

Whether you’re a Sunday School teacher, Kids Church leader, parent, or homeschool educator, you’ll find Bible-based articles, teaching ideas, and ready-to-use lessons that encourage spiritual growth. Explore topics such as trusting God, hearing His voice, developing godly habits, understanding prayer, and growing in wisdom and faith.

Every resource is designed to help preteens build a strong spiritual foundation and confidently live out their faith. By spending time with God and applying His Word each day, students can grow in their love for Christ and become firmly rooted in Him.

How to Teach Kids About God: A Simple Guide for Parents and Teachers

MarcDJ2026-08-10

Many parents and teachers want the same thing: they want children to know God personally, not simply know about Him....

How Do Stories Help Children Learn?

MarcDJ2026-08-10

Every parent has seen it happen. You tell your child to be kind, and five minutes later they’ve forgotten. But...

A mother and preteen pack a backpack with books labeled Reading, Learning, Nature, Friendships, Family, Questions, and Being Curious while leaving behind doom scrolling, endless social media, gossip, and other negative influences. This illustration answers the question "how do I help my child make good choices" by showing that the habits and ideas we encourage shape a child's heart and future.

How Do I Help My Child Make Good Choices?

MarcDJ2026-08-10

Every parent has asked it at some point: “How do I help my child make good choices?” It’s exhausting asking...

A curious preteen examines an insect through a magnifying glass while an imaginative skill meter above his head shows curiosity, observation, knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving increasing, illustrating how can I help my child keep learning through everyday discovery.

How Can I Help My Child Keep Learning? 10 Simple Ways

MarcDJ2026-08-10

‘Ive been around a while and i’ve seen 3 generations of teens and the set of circumstances they grew up...

"Why do kids ask so many questions?" A curious preteen asks many questions while a weary parent listens, illustrating how children's curiosity is a natural part of learning and God's design.

Why Do Kids Ask So Many Questions? (And Why That’s Actually a Good Thing)

MarcDJ2026-08-08

Every parent and teacher has heard it… “Why is the sky blue?” “Why do birds fly?” “Why do I have...

A smiling preteen looks through a passport filled with colourful stamps representing faith, hope, prayer, kindness, courage, and forgiveness, illustrating how to grow in your faith through a lifelong journey with God.

How to Grow in Your Faith: Why Following Jesus Is the Greatest Adventure

MarcDJ2026-07-07

Every great adventure begins with a single step. Some adventures take us to exciting places. Others help us discover new...

A preteen follows a glowing path of footprints through a busy city, illustrating how to follow Jesus by choosing His path instead of following the crowd.

How to Follow Jesus: 7 Daily Choices

MarcDJ2026-07-06

How to Follow Jesus: 7 Daily Choices That Help Preteens Grow in Faith Following Jesus is about much more than...

A child is welcomed through an open door by Jesus while a crowd holding long lists of rules struggles outside, illustrating how to have a relationship with God through trusting Jesus instead of relying on rules.

How to Have a Relationship with God: It’s More Than Rules

MarcDJ2026-07-06

How to Have a Relationship with God Have you ever known someone who always followed the rules but never really...

A crowd admires a giant LEGO castle while a smiling child quietly adds one brick at a time, illustrating what does it mean to grow spiritually through small, faithful daily steps.

What Does It Mean to Grow Spiritually? An Easy Preteen Guide

MarcDJ2026-07-06

What Does It Mean to Grow Spiritually? Have you ever planted a seed? At first, nothing seems to happen. For...

People in a modern shopping mall reading long lists of rules while the words "Christianity Is About a Relationship, Not Just Rules" surround them, illustrating how to grow closer to God through a relationship with Jesus instead of legalism.

How to Grow Closer to God: 7 Daily Habits That Build Faith

MarcDJ2026-07-06

How to Grow Closer to God The process of how to Grow Closer to God Is About a Relationship, Not...

Ready to teach Growing with God Lessons

Looking for complete Bible lessons with discussion questions, activities, printable resources, and teacher notes? Explore the MommmI’mBored Lesson Library to discover engaging lesson series designed specifically for preteens.