Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions  video series

Electro Pickle

Can you teach your kids a biblical lesson by electrocuting a pickle? You sure can! In this first episode, Tim Shoemaker walks you through an electric family devotion about the battle between our old nature and the Holy Spirit. Your kids will never forget it!

Watch the video to get started. Then check out the Scripture verse, discussion questions, prayer and additional resources – including a PDF of detailed instructions on how to set up your pickle demonstration and then lead your kids into a follow-up discussion that teaches an important spiritual truth.

Get more out of this series!

After watching video one, consider taking these steps to get the most out of this part of the series: 

// Step 1

Read and meditate on this Scripture verse: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23 ESV)

// Step 2

Answer these discussion questions:

1. 1. In what area in your life are you seeing a battle of your old nature versus the new nature provided by the Holy Spirit?
   2. What can you do today to fight back against your old nature and cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit?

// Step 3

Spend time in prayer:

Heavenly Father,
I want to live for you. Please help me and my family identify the areas in which we struggle with our old nature.
May you give us power through the Holy Spirit to fight back valiantly for your glory.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.

// Step 4

Read more about how to set up this demonstration and lead the follow-up discussion in the Electro-Pickle Instructional PDF.

// Step 5

Read the article “A simple way to start family devotions” where Tim Shoemaker discusses his journey as a dad and his decision to keep family devos short and fun.

Recommended resource

The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume One by Tim Shoemaker brings you 52 creative ideas for family devotions that will intrigue your kids! You’ll learn how to electrocute a pickle, convert a leaf blower into a toilet paper launcher, and even light toothpaste on fire as you bring the truths of Scripture to vivid life for your kids. 

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