How I Teach My Kids About Jesus in Everyday Moments

Teaching my kids about Jesus isn’t something I set aside for just Sundays or a weekly devotional—it’s woven into the fabric of our daily lives. There are the intentional moments, like our structured Bible study, and then there are the organic, unexpected opportunities that arise in the middle of everyday experiences. Both matter. Both shape their hearts. And both shape mine, too.

Intentional Moments: Our Daily Bible Study

Each morning, we sit down together for Bible study. We read Scripture, pray, and talk about what we’ve read. This structured time gives my daughters a foundation—an anchor in the Word of God. They get to hear biblical truth spoken over them daily, and I get to model for them what it looks like to seek God consistently. It’s not just about filling their heads with knowledge; it’s about building a habit of looking to Jesus first in all things.

Teaching Through Discipline

Discipline is another significant moment for spiritual teaching. When my girls disobey, I don’t just correct their behavior—I help them understand why their actions were wrong in light of Scripture. I use Bible verses, stories, and examples to explain sin and why we need Jesus.

But I don’t just preach to them—I live it out. When I sin against them, I go through the same process I ask of them: I acknowledge it, apologize, and pray for forgiveness. I want them to see firsthand what repentance looks like, so they know it’s not just something I expect from them, but something we all need.

Spontaneous Moments: When Faith Shows Up in the Ordinary

Some of my favorite teaching moments happen in the most unexpected ways.

One day, Margo and I were outside gardening, and she was struggling to pull up a stubborn weed. I’ve consistently taught my girls that when they need help, they can ask Jesus. So, as I watched, I heard her whisper, “Jesus, come, help.” It was the sweetest moment—completely unprompted by me, just something she had internalized.

Then, a second later, she turned to me and said, “Mommy, I don’t see Jesus’ car.” It was such a beautiful opportunity to explain the omnipresence of Jesus and how He helps us through the Holy Spirit, even though we can’t see Him. We talked about how Jesus doesn’t need a car to come to us—He is always with us, always ready to help. That simple moment, born out of a little girl’s frustration in the garden, turned into a deep conversation about who Jesus is.

The Challenges of Teaching My Kids About Jesus

It’s not always easy. There are times I don’t know what to say. I don’t have every Bible verse memorized. I sometimes struggle to think of the right way to explain something, especially in discipline, because I never want to emotionally manipulate—I want to be intentional and truthful.

But I remind myself that I don’t have to be perfect to disciple my kids well. I just need to be in the Word, learning alongside them, and pointing them back to Scripture. The more I immerse myself in the Bible, the more naturally these lessons flow in my parenting.

Encouragement for Parents Who Feel Unsure

If you feel like you don’t know where to start, start with the Bible. Read it for yourself. Ask God to reveal to you ways to teach your children. He will. He wants you to lean on Him in this, and He will equip you.

Ultimately, learning about God transforms the way we parent. Just like Moses’ face shone after being in God’s presence, when we spend time with Him, we reflect Him. The more we understand His character, the more we model it for our kids—in how we respond, in how we love, in how we discipline with both truth and grace.

And when we don’t get it right? We admit it. We model humility and repentance. Our kids don’t need perfect parents; they need parents who point them to Jesus.

How My Faith Grows Through Teaching My Kids

Motherhood has deepened my faith because I realize I need to be rooted in Scripture in order to teach it. I don’t need to have all the answers, but I do need to show my daughters how to seek them. When they have questions, I want to take them straight to the Word and teach them how to study Scripture, how to listen to the Holy Spirit, and how to apply what they learn.

So much of parenting is caught, not taught. The greatest lesson I can give my girls isn’t just what I say—it’s how I live. And that is both the weightiest and most beautiful calling I’ve ever had.