Do you find your kids struggle with needing the approval of others? Worrying what their friends think of them and fearing rejection if they don't measure up?
Without an understanding of God's love, we all can feel insecure, discontent, selfish, or shaky when hard times come. It's impossible to find real, steadfast love apart from God, and everyone has a choice to either depend on God's love, or look for security and satisfaction somewhere else.
Strong Roots is a study that defines what God's love is, and explains how His love meets our every need, through the easy times and the hard ones. It shows how only God's love is where we can find stability, security, and acceptance, and how every desire is fulfilled in Him.
It's time to live in the truth of God's love in your life!
This Bible study is available in 5 age levels from pre-k through parent and is meant to be done individually, then discussed together. (More on our family Bible study model here)
This study is part of our Foundations Series, designed to help your family build a solid foundation of knowledge and relationship with God. Learn more HERE.
Why You'll Love This Bible Study
Our Bible studies are available in 5 age levels that work together perfectly for family study. Each lesson has a consistent key truth, key Scripture, and central theme, no matter what age level your kids are working in.
Each study also comes with an age-appropriate fun pack that includes stickers and a bookmark.
Youth Level (ages 13+)
Teens work independently, then discuss with the family
Teens have lines to write their responses with a focus on application and apologetics
Four to eight verses to read per lesson
Written with a focus on issues teens face
Includes challenge cards that encourage personal application
Parent Guide
Parents work independently, then discuss with the family
Parents have lines to write their responses with a focus on application and apologetics
Four to eight verses to read per lesson
Written with parent tips to guide family discussion
Includes challenge cards that encourage personal application
Help the Bible come to life for your kids through award-winning audio dramas. Strong Roots study bundle makes an excellent faith-filled gift as it encourages spiritual growth through engaging Bible study, exciting audio drama, and daily truth reminders (that just so happen to look pretty cool).
These CDs are supplemental and can be used before, during, or after your study. You decide!
Mystery Island? Audio Drama (All Ages)
A long-abandoned island, once the site of a WWII battle, lies shrouded in legend and mystery. Though few men would dare sail near the spooky isle, the crew of the Jolly Roger boldly ventures forth in this hilarious, nail-biting, caffeinated whodunit. Grab your thinking caps and your courage--and join Commodore, Princess, Pistol, and the rest as they face their fears and solve the mystery of Mystery Island.
The White Gypsy Audio Drama (Ages 9+)
Willy is lost. New sights and new places seem strangely familiar, but he doesn't know why. Flashbacks taunt him. Stolen by gypsies at a tender age, Willy longs to discover who he is and where he belongs. A frightening trek by train to a different school brings new revelations. Fragmented memories that haunt him in the present lead to secrets of the past. If only he can remain strong through the passage! A dramatic tale of loss, sacrifice, hope, and redemption awaits you.
Anchored Foundations Series Collection Bundle
In this bundle you will receive the entire Foundations Series:
All 5 Foundations Series Bible Studies:
God's Story Old Testament, God's Story New Testament, Immeasurable Treasure, Strong Roots, and Rock of Salvation
5 Waterproof Vinyl Stickers (for laptops, water bottles, decals, etc.)
Set of 3 Pens
Sensory Fidget Pop-it Toy
This bundle gives you and your family the resources to be anchored in a solid foundation of knowledge and relationship with God, as well as fun, tangible elements that make it easy to share your faith everywhere you go!
What version of the Bible do you use?
I study and write using the KJV and ESV Bibles. However, my studies are written with the intent that children and families will look up Scripture in the Bible of their choice, with specific attention taken to assure questions can be answered from a variety of translations. So you should be able to use whatever version your family prefers. It's my passion to see kids opening the Bible themselves, so we've been very intentional about this.
What do you believe?
I believe that the Bible is the absolute authority in matters of faith and practice. It's 100% true, with no exceptions or figurative sections. I believe in the verbal, plenary inspiration of Scripture; in one God eternally existing in three Persons; in the creation of all things, including man, as the direct act of God; in eternally secure salvation by grace through faith in the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ; in the incarnation and virgin birth of Christ, and in His bodily resurrection; in the personal, bodily, premillennial return of the Lord Jesus Christ and His millennial reign on earth.
What age level should I buy?
This is by far the most common question we get around here. Please check out this video. I'll show you the differences between the levels and walk you through how to use them as a family!
How many copies should I buy?
If you are buying digital, you only need one copy. If you plan to share with people outside of your home (like a group, co-op, church, etc.), you will need a site license to do so. Those can be found on each product's page.
If you are buying softcover, you should purchase one copy per child. This will enable children to write in the book, as it is designed to record their drawings and responses to the Word.
How long are your studies?
Each Bible study is a slightly different length, ranging from 20 lessons to 28 lessons. We suggest doing one lesson a day. Most kids find that it takes about 15 minutes a day.
Studies with 20 lessons:
Obey
Do Right
Fruit of the Tongue
My Brother's Keeper
Navigating Friendships
A Content Heart
Becoming a Servant
Making Peace
Studies with 25 lessons:
In the Garden
Keep Thy Heart
Uncovering Mercies at the Manger
Studies with 28 lessons:
Developing a Quiet Time
This study is a Christmas present for the kids. This study will be perfect for our grandkids.
My boys have loved doing this study! They are 4&2 and they ask to do it every night. They love the stickers and it opens up great conversations! I’m glad I bought it!
My daughter loved this study!! She is learning and she is able to do it mostly on her own. She is 10. We recently order the whole foundation package because she like it so much!!
This study is the perfect way to introduce my 2 and 3 year old kids to God's character and how to love like God. The pre-k version is so nicely done and very engaging.
My daughter and I are enjoying this study. We sit down and walk through it first thing each school day. I like that we each have our own book to work in and can then discuss what we have learned. There are also parent notes to suggest points for discussion. And my daughter loves the stickers! :-)
This book has 20 lessons. The topic is very well planned out. Each lesson talks about what God's love is about, and it uses all kinds of examples in plants, trees, fruit, roots, soil, seeds. The first page has a tree with missing roots and after selected lessons, your child has to place a sticker with the type of root until he completes the tree. I guess your child can be this tree and understand God's love in his life a little but more after finishing the book. I like how the author always tries to make deep topics simple for the kids as much as possible with a clean, simple language. You will read one page that usually has a topic to engage your child with real life application, then it will instruct your to read some verses and discuss with your child. Then your child will complete one activity page which usually is drawing or coloring. Finally, you will read a simple prayer for your kid, and some lessons will invite you to place the root sticker in the tree. When my kid does this book, I plan on tracing the tree on a big white paper, put it on a wall in his room, have him color each root, and write the type of love so he can see it every day while we do this study. It comes with 4 weekly challenges and this time, they all are about a practical application in your child's life. He will be asked to do something tangible for others each week. As always, I recommend this study.
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