Pick a Card Discussion Activity

This is a “pick a card” discussion activity. Cut out the cards below and put them in a stack. Each question or discussion starter is designed to help the person see ways that God is revealed in daily life. Take turns picking a card and responding. This is a great “car-time” activity.

Paper Version of Cards

How do you know God loves you? How do you think the shepherds felt when they saw the baby Jesus for the first time? Talk about a time when you or your family helped a neighbor, friend, or stranger. Imagine that Jesus will have meal at your house today. What will you talk about? What food will you serve?
Pretend you’re God and you just finished creating the world. What’s the favorite thing you made? What do you wonder about during Communion? Pretend that you’re Jesus. What would you like to say to the person next to you? What’s the best thing that happened today?
If God came to your house, how would you say hello? Draw a picture of why you think heaven will be like. Name a good friend. Why is that person special? How do you show people you are happy?
If Jesus were visiting your house, what game would you like to play with him? What’s your favorite thing about going to church? What do you think about when you see a cross? Name a place where you feel close to God.
Name something you want to thank God for. Who helped you learn about God? Tell about a favorite Bible story you remember. Why do you like it? Pretend to be one of your favorite people in the Bible. Have others guess who you are.
Act out a favorite Bible story and have others guess what it is. Tell about a friend who is loving and kind. If you could be any person in the Bible, who would you be? Draw a picture of what you think God might look like.
Tell about a time when you felt close to God. Draw a picture of you doing something that makes you happy. Where is God? If Jesus were here right now, what would like to ask or tell him?
When do you see God? Tell about a time you visited a different church. Free choice! Tell me a story about God.