I got inspiration from an amazing mommy friend of mine.
Bible verses for elf on the shelf.
Five the elf was featured in the local paper.
Share with others so that maybe everyone will teach the bible with the elf on the shelf rather than just have it be a naughty elf.
Want your elf to set a good christian example.
Each morning the elf has a lesson based on a different biblical virtue.
So i use my elf on the shelf as a messenger for jesus instead of santa.
Once the kids find him have everyone join him in reading the christmas story aloud.
Share with others so that maybe everyone will teach the bible with the elf on the shelf rather than just have it be a naughty elf.
Dec 10 2013 elf on the shelf gives the kids bible verses from time to time to remember the real meaning of christmas.
There are lists online for daily christmas bible verses for kids.
Or if your children don t already have a good kids bible you could have the elf bring them one as an early christmas present.
Day 11 the bible verse was about the fruit of the spirit.
I combine a few and do mine every few days.
Super super exciting news.
Our elf brings a bible verse and act of kindness each day.
Your elf or stuffie of your choice shows up at your house on december 1st and stays til christmas day.
My original problem with elf on the shelf was telling my kids that an elf was watching them to be sure they are good.
Elf on the shelf with bible verses.
I am going to be honest i did not think of this idea.
I am going to be honest i did not think of this idea.
We have been doing elf on the shelf for years now.
For more ideas check out elf on the shelf jesus style week 1 recap.
This christ centered activity comes with a bendable plush shepherd the book advent cards and a plush baby jesus in a manger.
Our elf was in a fruit basket of course.
I was blessed to do an interview for the local paper about how we are using our elf this year.
Our elf was in a fruit basket of course.
Today s verse is from deuteronomy 16 17 and says every man shall give as he is able according to the blessing of the lord your god that he has given you.
A christian alternative to elf on the shelf imagine my delight when i stumbled on a new christian family tradition.
Have him read the bible.
I want to teach my kids that jesus is watching so be good all year.
If you aren t familiar with elf on the shelf jesus style biblical virtues it is an advent based christian curriculum to use during the month of december.
Bible verse advent countdown for kids free printable.
While it is entirely possible to use your elf to point your children toward jesus check out these christian elf on the shelf ideas to see what i mean i totally understand if you re not a big fan of the traditional elf and are looking for something a little different for your family.
Day 11 the bible verse was about the fruit of the spirit.
Looking for christian elf on the shelf alternatives.