Raising Believers: A Devotional Guide for Young Children - Paperback

by Ph. D. Nita Weis (Author)

It's never too early to begin teaching little children about God. "Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6.) Parents and grandparents will find Raising Believers to be a convenient and treasured first resource for introducing the basic teachings of God to the young child in language he understands. As parents read each of the forty-one devotionals to the child, it's as if God is speaking directly with the child about WHO GOD IS; WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR ME; WHAT GOD TEACHES ME; and HOW GOD WANTS ME TO TREAT OTHERS. Natural dialog occurs between parent and child surrounding each topic during the practical and fun follow-up activities. The child earns Marbles-in-a-Jar for learning the modified scripture verses and practicing the concepts taught. Marbles are used as currency for small rewards and act as a great motivational tool. Certificates of Recognition given at the end of each of the four sections encourage better listening skills, teach responsibility, and help build the young child's self esteem. The ultimate goal of Raising Believers is two-fold: (1) that each child develops a personal relationship with God and his Son, Jesus Christ; and (2) that the scriptures and lessons learned will provide the child with armor against false teachings he is sure to encounter. As an educator-business owner for over forty years, Dr. Weis has worked with over 35,000 children of all ages. She uses her many years of experience working with children in developing the devotional and motivational follow-up activities.

Author Biography

During her forty years as an educator / business owner / psychologist, Dr. Weis and her associates worked with more than 35,000 students of all ages, in hundreds of schools, helping them realize their academic potential. In over 350 workshops and seminars for teachers, administrators, and parents across America and abroad, she assisted them in developing strategies and solutions for the many culprits that hinder achievement. She translates many of these same ideas and techniques into age-appropriate, fun, highly-motivating follow-up activities for each of the devotionals in Raising Believers. Dr. Weis is the author of Raising Achievers, Read Right Away, numerous educational games, and articles. As a member of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA, Dr.Weis is a contributing writer for a number of Small Group studies, and her Read Right Away literacy materials are used in their Global Peace Plan. She has an earned doctorate in Human Behavior, is mother of four, grandmother of nine, and great grandmother of eight, a cancer survivor...and still a serious Ping-Pong player!