Colossians at Home
Helping you create an environment of spiritual growth at home
God calls the family to play a vital role in discipling the next generation. How this is accomplished varies from family to family and person to person, and is as unique as the flavor of each home. Growing in your faith isn’t one-size-fits-all, and it isn’t always easy—even the most intentional of Christians may find themselves at a loss as to how to begin.
That is why we have developed these resources that we hope will equip you to better leverage your home and hospitality to advance God's Kingdom and cause the book of Colossians to be a hammer to shape you into the person He created you to become.
Idea Cards
Idea cards are designed to give you one idea they can easily implement to build a God-honoring marriage, disciple your kids or grandkids, and be hospitable to your neighbors. Each of these Idea Cards Each Idea Card corresponds with where we will be in Colossians so that what you are learning at church is further emphasized at home.
Lego Time
Build the Lego set that came with your Faith@Home Kit with your child or grandchild (or purchase another Lego space-themed set appropriate to their age). As you are building together, talk about the "Overview Effect" — how an astronaut might experience it from space and how we experience it in Colossians.
Looking Backward
Use this guide and make plans to get coffee or tea with someone you consider a mature Christian. This can be a spouse, friend, child, small group leader or pastor. Ask them how God used suffering and hardship to make them into the mature Christian they are today.
Putting on the New Self
Whether it is mastering the piano or a golf swing, we all know that if you want to be proficient in something, we must commit ourself to regiments of repetition that form our behaviors. Consider this simple, yet effective exercise as you memorize Colossians 3:12-14.
Did You Know?
Consider this date night discussion guide for husbands and wives to encourage and build each other up with words of affirmation. Each spouse should spend a few minutes writing down their own responses to the “Did You Know” statements. Take turns sharing your answers with each other.
Movie Night: Lion, Witch and Wardrobe
Four children enter the world of Narnia through an old wardrobe. They meet many mythical creatures in a world ruled by the cold, heartless the White Witch. There is a rumor that the great Lion (Aslan) is on the move and that the children have arrived to fulfill an ancient prophecy that Narnia will be freed.
Movie Night: Amazing Grace
This film tells the true story of William Wilberforce, an 18th century politician who led the movement to end the slave trade in Britain. Motivated by a deep Christian faith, he overcomes many obstacles including political enemies, the economic might of the slave-trade, and failing health.
Movie Night: Home Run
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Movie Night: Cinderella Man
The true story of James Braddock, a heavyweight boxer during the Great Depression. After an early rise to the top, Braddock hits hard times. A devoted family man, Braddock and his wife enter the greatest fight of their lives – trying to keep the family together against tremendous odds.
Songs for Colossians
Songs are like sermons that you don’t forget. This is why Scripture set to song helps kids and adults with memorization. When we memorize Scripture, we are placing it in our minds for the Holy Spirit to bring to our attention when we need it most. That’s why the author of Psalm 119 wrote, “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." Consider this playlist to help you and your family be transformed by memorizing Scripture.
New City Catechism
The New City Catechism is a fun, simple way to teach your children the deep theology found in the book of Colossians in a way that they will clearly understand. This modern-day resource aimed at helping children and adults alike learn the core doctrines of the Christian faith via 52 questions and answers.
