"Golden Tongue" – a James 3 Craft

Supplies Needed:

• Gold glitter or paint
• White paper or cardstock
• Glue or tape
• Scissors
• Markers or pens

Instructions:

1. Begin by drawing and cutting out a tongue shape from the white paper or cardstock.
2. Use the gold glitter or paint to decorate the tongue, covering it completely.
3. While the glitter or paint is drying, read James 3 from the Bible to learn about the power of the tongue.
4. Once the glitter or paint has dried, use the markers or pens to write a verse or quote from James 3 on the tongue. Some suggestions include:
   • "The tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity." (James 3:6)
   • "With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in God’s likeness." (James 3:9)
   • "But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison." (James 3:8)
5. Finally, use the glue or tape to attach the tongue to a popsicle stick or straw, creating a "Golden Tongue" that can be used as a visual reminder of the power and importance of our words.

Optional:

• Consider making multiple tongues with different verses or quotes from James 3 to use as a tool during Bible study or devotional time.
• Encourage children to think of positive and uplifting things they can say to others, and write those phrases on the tongues to make them extra special.