Back to School Bible Verses for Kids
The start of a school year is when children are most likely to say out loud that they are frightened. These are the verses, prayers and stories we point parents at for it — for first days, new schools, and the ordinary dread of a Monday morning.
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Back-to-School Bible Stories for Kids
8 Bible stories about courage, new beginnings, and trusting God for back-to-school season. Help your kids start the school year with faith and confidence.
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10 Bible Stories About Courage for Kids
10 Bible stories about courage for kids -- David and Goliath, Daniel in the lions' den, Esther, and more, each with a question to ask your child.
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How to Help Kids with Worry and Fear Using Scripture
12 comforting Bible verses for anxious kids with kid-friendly explanations. Help your child overcome worry and fear with Scripture they can understand.
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Bible Verses for First Day of School (Calm Their Nerves)
10 Bible verses for the first day of school to calm your child's nerves. Courage, peace, and new beginnings from Scripture for back-to-school.
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23 Bible Verses About Courage for Kids (With the Stories)
23 Bible verses about courage for kids, each paired with the story behind it -- Joshua, David, Esther, Daniel -- plus how to use them when a child is scared.
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14 Morning Prayers for Kids to Start the School Day Strong
14 short morning prayers for kids -- before school, before tests, for kindness and courage -- plus a 2-minute prayer routine for rushed mornings.
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