Selfish Box

I was talking with a parent in Winner's Circle the other day about a discipline teaching technique they use at their house and I thought it was worthy of sharing:

Whenever the children in their house fight over or argue over a toy, the parents take the item away and put in the the "Selfish Box" for a period of time to remind the children of their selfish attitude towards that toy.

This really helps children to understand that they shouldn't fight over things, but it also gets to the heart of the problem - selfishness.

Thanks Chris!

Daily Audio Bible

I heard about this website and podcast last night: http://dailyaudiobible.com

They have an adult version and a kids version

Devotional Books for Winner's Circle children

God and Me!: Devotions for Girls Ages 6-9 by Lynn-Marie Ittner Klammer (Legacy P)
God and Me!: Devotions for Girls Vol. 2 Ages 6-9 by Lynn-Marie Ittner Klammer (Legacy P)
Gotta Have God: Devotions for Boys Ages 6-9 by Lynn-Marie Ittner Klammer (Legacy P)
Gotta Have God: Devotions for Boys Vol. 2 Ages 6-9 by Lynn-Marie Ittner Klammer (Legacy P)
Seeing is Believing, Playing for Keeps, Running the Race www.famtime.com

Recommended Bibles for Winner's Circle Children

Versions: NIrV, NCV, NLT

Kids Quest Study Bible

Adventure Bible

Hands-On Bible

Honey Word Bible

NIrV Kids Devotional Bible

Recommended books for Winner's Circle Parents

801 Questions Kids Ask About God (Heritage Builders)
The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell (Moody)
Teaching Kids about God by John Trent, Kurt Bruner, and Rick Osborne (Focus)
Teaching Your Child How to Pray by Rick Osborne (Focus)
Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel (Focus)
Creative Family Prayer Times by Mike Nappa and Amy Nappa (NavPress)
Have a new Kid By Friday by Kevin Leman (Revell)
Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce A. Ware (Crossway)
Visionary Parenting by Rob Rienow
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity by Cary Niewouf and Reggie Joiner

Leading Kids to Jesus by David Staal

The Spiritual Growth of Children (Focus on the Family)

It Starts at Home by Kurt Bruner and Steve Stroope

Grace-Based Parenting by Tim Kimmell

Music we use in Winner's Circle and Studio

Hillsong Kids

Yancy (www.yancynotnancy.com)

PlanetShakers

Uncle Charlie

Purpose Statement for Generational Ministries

Grace Covenant Church unites with families to lead their children, teenagers and young adults into an authentic, lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ

Together, we commit to…

                incite wonder (generate excitement)

                provoke discovery (identity in Christ)

                fuel passion (to serve)

in children, teens and young adults to love God and love others.