What if the faith children have before doubt and cynicism take root is something adults need to rediscover?

In this episode of eXchanging Eternal Truths, Heather Lancaster welcomes Kimberly Murray, a wife, mother, minister, and children's book author, to talk about the heart behind her four children's books: His Masterpiece, The Track Coach, The Lesson That Dominic Can't Wait to Share, and Delilah and the PURRfect Cat.

From knowing they are uniquely created by God to trusting Him when prayers aren't answered the way they expect, children can teach us powerful lessons about faith, identity, perseverance, and trusting God's perfect timing.

Through her books, Kimberly shares how she uses relatable situations to teach children biblical truths about their identity in Christ, overcoming challenges, sharing God's Word, establishing a strong foundation of faith, and trusting God when His answers don't come when or how we expect. Heather and Kimberly also explore how these lessons apply to adults and why it is so important to build a biblical foundation in children from an early age.

Key Takeaways

• Why knowing that you are God's masterpiece provides a foundation for a healthy identity rather than allowing the labels of others to define you
• How the hurdles and challenges we face can teach us to listen to God's voice, keep moving forward, and refuse to be distracted by what is behind us
• Why children need strong spiritual foundations and the important role parents can play in teaching them to trust God's Word
• What Delilah's story teaches us about prayer, patience, childlike faith, and trusting God's perfect timing when the answer doesn't come immediately
• How children's books and everyday conversations can help teach biblical truth, encourage evangelism, and establish faith that can withstand doubt and the conflicting messages of the world

God has uniquely created each of us, and He has a purpose for our lives. Whether we are facing a hurdle, waiting for an answer to prayer, or trying to understand what God is doing, we can choose to trust Him and keep moving forward. Like the childlike faith displayed in these stories, we can learn to believe God's Word, listen for His voice, and trust that He knows what is best for us. And as parents, grandparents, teachers, and other adults who influence children, we have the opportunity to help establish that foundation of faith early by teaching children who God is, how much He loves them, and that they can trust Him.

Key Scriptures

• Ephesians 2:10
• Psalm 139:14
• Philippians 4:13
• Philippians 3:13-14
• Romans 8:38-39

• Matthew 18:3

Whether you're a parent looking for ways to help your children build a strong foundation of faith, an adult who needs encouragement to trust God through life's hurdles, or someone who needs a reminder to keep your eyes on Jesus while waiting for His perfect timing, this conversation with Kimberly Murray offers encouragement for every season of life.

You can connect with Kimberly through her LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/kimberly_murray

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