Dec 10 2013 elf on the shelf gives the kids bible verses from time to time to remember the real meaning of christmas.
Bible verses for elf on the shelf.
I got inspiration from an amazing mommy friend of mine.
With this verse elfie asked the girls to make some cookies and a note for our mailman.
For more ideas check out elf on the shelf jesus style week 1 recap.
Each morning the elf has a lesson based on a different biblical virtue.
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.
So i use my elf on the shelf as a messenger for jesus instead of santa.
Bible verse advent countdown for kids free printable.
Day 11 the bible verse was about the fruit of the spirit.
I am going to be honest i did not think of this idea.
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.
A christian alternative to elf on the shelf imagine my delight when i stumbled on a new christian family tradition.
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.
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.
I am going to be honest i did not think of this idea.
Five the elf was featured in the local paper.
Elf on the shelf reading the bible.
Day 11 the bible verse was about the fruit of the spirit.
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.
Our elf brings a bible verse and act of kindness each day.
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.
Have him read the bible.
Our elf was in a fruit basket of course.
I got inspiration from an amazing mommy friend of mine.
My original problem with elf on the shelf was telling my kids that an elf was watching them to be sure they are good.
Your elf or stuffie of your choice shows up at your house on december 1st and stays til christmas day.
We have been doing elf on the shelf for years now.
I want to teach my kids that jesus is watching so be good all year.
Looking for christian elf on the shelf alternatives.
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.
Super super exciting news.
I combine a few and do mine every few days.
There are lists online for daily christmas bible verses for kids.
This christ centered activity comes with a bendable plush shepherd the book advent cards and a plush baby jesus in a manger.
