I Am a Child of God

Church Publications

“Children of Heavenly Parents” ( Friend or Liahona, Sept. 2020).Part of the “Friend to Friend” series. Sister Lisa L. Harkness shares her experiences from her time with women and children in South Africa and DR Congo.

“You are a beloved child of God, known to Him and loved by Him” ( Friend or Liahona, Apr. 2020).Part of the “Bright Idea Poster” series. A poster of children from around the world.

“I Don’t Want to Be Different!” ( Friend or Liahona, Oct. 2019).Mika is tired of being different because she has Down syndrome. She prays, and Heavenly Father lets her know He loves her just the way she is.

“He Wants the Best for Me” ( Friend or Liahona, Feb. 2019).Elder Hugo E. Martinez of the Seventy shares how his earthly father wanted the best for him and how he later learned from the missionaries that his Heavenly Father does too.

“No Matter What!” ( Friend or Liahona, Sept. 2018).Christian helps his writing buddy feel better by teaching her about Christ’s love for us.

“Am I a Child of God?” (Friend, Jan. 2018).Chloe shares how she wondered if she was a child of God, since her first parents were not “kind and dear.”

“Min-Jun Measures Up” ( Friend or Liahona, Jan. 2017).Min-Jun is embarrassed to go into the church after he gets wet and muddy while walking to church in the rain, but his grandfather reminds him that the Lord has a better way of measuring.

“No Matter Who You Are” ( Friend or Liahona, Jul. 2016).Andi is sad because her parents aren’t members of the Church and they haven’t been sealed in the temple, but her Primary teacher reminds her that she is a child of God and that He will bless her and her family.

“It’s Your Turn” ( Friend or Liahona, Feb. 2015).Elder Gary E. Stevenson, then Presiding Bishop, compares preparation for the Olympics to preparation for life.

“Jesus Loves Me” (New Testament Stories for Young Readers [2018]).A panel story about the Creation. Coloring page included.

Coloring Pages

boy with soccer ball — “I Am a Child of Heavenly Parents” ( Friend or Liahona, Jan. 2017). A coloring page of a boy pondering.