Comfort in the Darkness: Helping children draw close to God through biblical stories of night-time and sleep - Softcover

Turner, Rachel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 085746423X ISBN 13: 9780857464231

Publisher: Barnabas for Children, 2016

Synopsis

Night-themed Bible stories for families to share together Sleep, dreams and the night can be mysterious and sometimes troubling. Children can be afraid of the dark, have nightmares and night terrors, sleepwalk, or have insomnia. How do we address their concerns and fears and help them to draw close to God at night? This collection of Bible story retellings exploring God's character and promises will enable parents to help children grow in peace, confidence and understanding of who God is. Includes: - Bible story retellings, each including a prayer, direct Bible quotations, and one or two questions to discuss as wished - Guidance for parents, including tips on how to encourage children's connection to God at night, and how to troubleshoot specific spiritual and emotional issues that arise around sleep, night and dreams

About this title

About the Author:

Rachel Turner has been a full-time children's and families worker and the National Children's Work Coordinator for New Wine, and continues to consult, speak at conferences and run training days for parents, children and youth workers around the UK and Europe. She is the author of the Parenting Children for a Life of Faith series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barnabas for Children
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 085746423X
• ISBN 13: 9780857464231
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144