Shine: Living in God's Light

Shine: Living in God's Light Shine: Living in God's Light is a Bible-based Sunday school curriculum for children. Visit our website at www.shinecurriculum.com.

🌿 Second Sunday of Advent 🌿This week in our Advent miniseries, we pause with this powerful promise. Out of what looked c...
12/07/2025

🌿 Second Sunday of Advent 🌿

This week in our Advent miniseries, we pause with this powerful promise. Out of what looked cut down, abandoned, or lifeless, God brings new growth. Hope pushes through the cracks. Renewal begins at the roots.

As we light the second candle, we’re reminded that God’s story is one of restoration—of bringing life where we least expect it.

✨ What places in your life feel like stumps right now?
✨ Where might God be growing something new?

Join us this Sunday as we journey deeper into the hope of Advent and look for signs of God’s surprising new beginnings.

Looking for a simple, meaningful way to journey through Advent as a family? ✨Check out The Peace Table Advent Calendar—a...
12/06/2025

Looking for a simple, meaningful way to journey through Advent as a family? ✨

Check out The Peace Table Advent Calendar—a beautiful way to explore Bible stories through the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

Each day of Advent (except Sundays!), read a story from The Peace Table and color in the matching circle on your calendar. Then take a moment to wonder together:
Where do you see hope, peace, joy, or love in this story?

📖 Don’t have The Peace Table at home? Just read the Scripture verses also included with the Peace Table page references! You can follow along with your own Bible at home.

Make this Advent season intentional, reflective, and joy-filled. ❤️
Download the free PDF today!
https://shinecurriculum.com/extras/

Looking for ways to bring this Sunday’s Bible story, Joseph's Dream, into your home? Here are some simple ideas for the ...
12/05/2025

Looking for ways to bring this Sunday’s Bible story, Joseph's Dream, into your home? Here are some simple ideas for the week ahead.

📖 Read pages 168–169 in The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible or Matthew 1:18–25. Talk about dreams that you have had. Why do you think God communicated with Joseph in a dream?

🙏 Pray prayers of praise to God for the PEACE that Jesus brings to the world. Brainstorm ways that you can show peace to people you meet this week at school, at church, or in your neighborhood.

đź“– Read Who Is Coming to Our House? by Joseph Slate and Ashley Wolff or find a read aloud on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H7zuYa8z-Vw?si=4KBDwdlm692b6kKe

🌟 Make Room for Advent at Home 🌟As the season of Advent approaches, it’s a beautiful opportunity to invite calm, hope, a...
12/05/2025

🌟 Make Room for Advent at Home 🌟

As the season of Advent approaches, it’s a beautiful opportunity to invite calm, hope, and intention into our homes. If you’re looking for thoughtful ways to slow down and cherish this time, check out this helpful blog post from Shine Curriculum: “Making Room for Advent at Home.”

It offers gentle ideas and meaningful practices to help you create space for reflection, connection, and faith in the midst of this busy season.

👉 Read it here: https://shinecurriculum.com/2024/11/20/make-room-for-advent-at-home/

May this season bring you peace, presence, and a renewed sense of hope.

🌟 Making Room for Advent at Church 🌟December can be a joyful but full season in our congregations—children’s programs, p...
12/03/2025

🌟 Making Room for Advent at Church 🌟

December can be a joyful but full season in our congregations—children’s programs, pageants, special music, fellowship events… all wonderful things that can also shift the rhythm of our usual faith formation time.

If you’re looking for ways to stay grounded during these busy Advent Sundays, check out this helpful blog from Shine:

👉 “Make Room for Advent at Church”
https://shinecurriculum.com/2024/11/22/make-room-for-advent-at-church/

✨ A few highlights:

Worship: Be intentional about including child-friendly music and simple responsive readings. Provide coloring sheets that connect with your Advent theme so children can engage meaningfully.

Faith Formation: Consider slowing down and spending extra time with Connect to God and Connect to the Bible—two practices that offer depth and reflection during this season.

Whatever your December schedule looks like, this blog is full of practical tips to help you plan well and create space for wonder.

🎄 Take a moment to read it—and think about how your church can make room for Advent this year.

Wondering how to share this week’s Bible story, Here Is Your God!, with your family? Here are some simple ways to connec...
11/28/2025

Wondering how to share this week’s Bible story, Here Is Your God!, with your family? Here are some simple ways to connect with it at home.

📖 Read pages 112–113 in The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible or Isaiah 40:1–11. Share about things and people that bring you comfort when you are sad or not feeling well.

🙏 Pray a prayer of praise to God for the HOPE that Jesus brings to the world. Take turns sharing something you are hoping for this Christmas.

🗣️ Retell the Bible story using sand or soil. Build up mountains and valleys, then smooth them over with your hand to create a path for God!

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” —Psalm 107:1🍂 Today, as we gather with family and f...
11/27/2025

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” —Psalm 107:1

🍂 Today, as we gather with family and friends, we pause to remember the goodness of God that surrounds us in every season. Thanksgiving is a beautiful moment to slow down, reflect, and name the blessings—big and small—that remind us of God’s enduring love.

Whether you’re sharing a special meal, enjoying time outdoors, or connecting with loved ones near and far, may gratitude fill your conversations and shape the memories you’re making.

Take a moment with your family today to share one thing you’re thankful to God for. Kids love being part of this tradition, and their honest joys and observations often remind us of what truly matters.

May your homes be filled with warmth, joy, and the peace of Christ.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Shine to you and your family! 🧡

🚀 Unlock Even More for Your Sunday School!Did you know we have an “Extras” webpage packed with bonus teaching tips, down...
11/26/2025

🚀 Unlock Even More for Your Sunday School!

Did you know we have an “Extras” webpage packed with bonus teaching tips, downloadable activities, and helpful resources? Whether you’re prepping for Sunday School or looking to enrich your lessons, these extras make planning easier and more engaging.

Explore it all here: https://shinecurriculum.com/extras/

🌟 Wake up those neurons and jump into the rhythm of God’s love! is our 2026 Vacation Bible School where children engag...
11/25/2025

🌟 Wake up those neurons and jump into the rhythm of God’s love!

is our 2026 Vacation Bible School where children engage their minds and hearts as they connect with Jesus, their families, and friends of all ages. Through learning and creating together, kids discover belonging, build relationships with caring adults, make new friends, and follow Jesus’ example of welcoming and loving everyone.

Each day is packed with worship and drama, Bible lessons, art and science explorations, brain-boosting challenges, and active games. Plus, daily take-home activities help families grow in faith and strengthen community across generations.

The VBS Boxed Set includes everything you need for a fun, meaningful, and Bible-based VBS—no matter your church size, location, or budget. Let’s shape a world filled with God’s love and peace!

Learn more and order your kit here: https://shinecurriculum.com/vacation-bible-school/

Looking for ways to bring this Sunday’s Bible story, Returning Home, into your home? Here are some simple ideas for the ...
11/21/2025

Looking for ways to bring this Sunday’s Bible story, Returning Home, into your home? Here are some simple ideas for the week ahead.

📖 Read pages 130–133 in The Peace Table or Ezra 1; 3:7–13; 6:13–22. Would you have stayed in Babylon or taken the long trip back to Jerusalem?

🙏 Make a gratitude prayer wall. Write things you are grateful for on sticky notes or small pieces of paper each day. Post them on a wall or side of the refrigerator.

🧱 Build a temple from blocks. Play joyful music as you build, just like the people did after the foundation of the temple was built.

Looking for meaningful ways to connect as a family and grow in faith? The Path to Peace with God and Path to Peace with ...
11/21/2025

Looking for meaningful ways to connect as a family and grow in faith? The Path to Peace with God and Path to Peace with Creation card decks are designed to help you do just that!

đź’š 52 cards in each deck
🌍 Faith-filled activities that nurture peace with God, one another, and the world
🌱 Simple practices for building intentional, joy-filled family moments

Each deck is packed with engaging prompts and practical ideas to help your family deepen connection—spiritually, relationally, and with creation. Perfect for family devotions, homeschooling, small groups, or everyday conversations at home!

Purchase your sets here!
Path to Peace with God:
https://shinecurriculum.com/product/follow-the-peace-path-cards-peace-with-god/

Path to Peace with Creation:
https://shinecurriculum.com/product/follow-the-peace-path-cards/

🎄 A Christmas toolkit families will actually use!The “Celebrate Jesus” Advent & Christmas Kit comes packed with print-re...
11/19/2025

🎄 A Christmas toolkit families will actually use!

The “Celebrate Jesus” Advent & Christmas Kit comes packed with print-ready resources—Advent prayer cards, a 2025 calendar, Scripture activities, and simple teaching tools. No extra prep needed.

Just share and watch families enjoy meaningful, faith-filled moments together. ✨

👉 Purchase the kit and keep Jesus at the center this season.
https://shinecurriculum.com/product-category/product-type/digital-products/

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