Let’s be honest, when we talk about faith with kids, we often default to the “kid-friendly version.” We soften the edges. We keep things light. We talk about being kind, saying prayers, and trusting God, which are all good things. But somewhere along the way, we lose the weight of the gospel. We make it safe. We make it small. 

Here’s the truth: kids don’t need a watered-down version of the gospel. They need the whole story. 

Because kids are smarter than we give them credit for. They ask big questions. They feel deep things. And they’re wired for truth. Not baby truths — real truths. 

That’s what makes God’s Wonderful Plan! by Terry Phillips Griffin such a breath of fresh air. This isn’t your typical children’s book about faith. It’s a bold, clear, beautifully written presentation of the gospel — the full gospel — written directly for kids aged 6 to 12. 

And it doesn’t hold back. 

From the first page, readers are invited into the full arc of God’s redemptive story. Not just “Jesus loves you” and “be good,” but how we got here, why we need a Savior, and what Jesus actually did to rescue us. Griffin doesn’t skip the hard parts — the fall of Satan, the disobedience of Adam and Eve, the reality of sin, and the heartbreak of separation from God. 

But she doesn’t use fear tactics either. Instead, she uses compassion, clarity, and the voice of someone who genuinely respects the minds and hearts of children. 

That balance is what makes the book shine. It’s deeply rooted in scripture, highlighting key truths from Genesis to Revelation — but it’s told in a way that’s conversational, warm, and accessible. Griffin writes with a teacher’s instinct and a parent’s heart. 

She knows the stakes are high. This isn’t just about giving kids a few moral lessons. It’s about anchoring them in the truth early, the truth they’ll need as the world grows louder and more confusing around them. 

Here’s why this approach matters so much: 

1. Kids understand more than we think. 
   They know what it’s like to feel shame, fear, guilt, and loneliness. They see brokenness in the world. They experience conflict in friendships and homes. When we skip over the reality of sin and suffering, we leave them with questions — and often, confusion. 

2. Jesus didn’t simplify the gospel for children — He invited them into it. 
   When Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me,” He wasn’t saying, “Give them a dumbed-down version of Me.” He welcomed them fully. And God’s Wonderful Plan follows that same spirit — not talking down to children, but talking to them. 

3. Children need a solid foundation before culture builds one for them. 
   Let’s be honest: the world isn’t waiting to sugarcoat its messages. From media to school to social feeds, kids are being shaped by narratives that often run counter to biblical truth. If we’re not proactive in telling them the real story, they’ll fill in the blanks with whatever the world throws at them. 

Griffin’s book gives us a better way. 

And it’s not just for kids. God’s Wonderful Plan! is a conversation starter for families. A discipleship tool for Sunday School teachers. A bedtime story that opens eternal doors. It’s written to be shared, talked about, and read again and again. It equips adults to talk about faith confidently and biblically, even if they don’t have a theology degree. 

It also plants something deep. Something eternal. 

Because at the heart of the book is an invitation — not just to know about Jesus, but to trust Him. Griffin walks kids through what it means to sin, what it means to be forgiven, and what it means to make a personal decision to follow Jesus. She even includes a sample prayer — not as a formula, but as a starting point for real faith. 

And make no mistake: this book isn’t afraid to go all the way. It talks about heaven. It talks about hell. It talks about the soul — what happens after death — and how Jesus changes everything. But it does so with hope, love, and reverence. 

This is gospel truth told with both courage and care. 

If you’re a parent wondering how to explain why Jesus died… 
If you’re a Sunday School teacher searching for a better resource than vague coloring pages… 
If you’re a grandparent praying for your grandkids to really get it… 

Start here. 

God’s Wonderful Plan! is more than a children’s book. It’s a full gospel message wrapped in simple, beautiful words. It’s theologically rich, yet kid-accessible. It’s the real story of a real Savior, for real kids who are ready for the real truth. 

Don’t underestimate what your kids can understand. Don’t wait for “someday.” They’re listening now. They’re asking now. And they’re ready now. 

Let’s give them the truth, the full, powerful, eternity-shaping truth. 

Terry Phillips Griffin just handed us a book that does exactly that.