Forgiveness
Select from a whole caboodle of ideas that encourage kids to be:
- willing to forgive
- gracious toward others
- quick to admit they were wrong, and to apologize.
In addition, this lesson helps address vengefulness, bitterness, resentment and persistent guilt.
Recommended resources
Faith Begins at Home
by Mark Holmen. Gospel Light, 2005.
The Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree
by Jan and Mike Berenstain. Zondervan, 2011. Ages 4-7.
First Virtues: 12 Stories for Toddlers
by Dr. Mary Manz Simon. B & H Publishing, 2016. Ages 2 and up.
Just Like Jesus Bible Storybook
by Stephen Elkins. Tyndale, 2015. Ages 4-7.
The Power of a Praying Parent
by Stormie Omartian. Harvest House, 2007.
Why Is There a Cross?
by Kathleen Long Bostrom. Tyndale Kids, 2005. Ages 3 and up.
Adventures in Odyssey: Bible Eyewitness Collector’s Set (CD)
Tyndale, 2006. Ages 8 and up.
Adventures in Odyssey #54: Clanging Cymbals and the Meaning of God's Love (CD)
Ages 8 and up.
A Horse Called Bear (DVD)
CMD Distribution, 2015. Ages 4 and up.
Auto B Good: Traits of Faith (DVD)
Rising Star Studios, 2007. Ages 2-6.
Essentials of Parenting: Raising Kids With a Faith That Lasts (DVD)
Focus on the Family, Tyndale, 2009.
VeggieTales: Celery Night Fever (DVD)
Big Idea, 2014. Ages 4-7.
VeggieTales: The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's (DVD)
Big Idea, 2007. Ages 4-7.