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A girl having a rough Christmas. A mysterious little shop. A Frost Witch with plans of her own. And a battle that could change Christmas forever.
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Papa Awesome brings the most useful parts of the site together in one place: questions about the gospel, weekly Come, Follow Me help, Primary lesson ideas, videos, and official Church resources.
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Isaiah 50–57
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What does it mean that Christ bore our griefs?
Talk about a burden or sorrow and how Jesus Christ can bring peace and healing.
Read Isaiah 53:3–5, ask what it means that Christ bore our griefs, and choose one burden to bring to Him in prayer this week.
Find scriptures, Come, Follow Me curriculum, General Conference, and official teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Andrew J. West is called “Papa Awesome†by his grandchildren—because, as any good grandpa would, he told them that was what they should call him.
But the name soon came to mean something more.
Andrew wanted to share his faith in God with his grandchildren and help them understand the gospel principles and beliefs that have shaped his life. So he created Papa Awesome's Little Lessons, a video channel where he could explain those beliefs in a simple, personal, and approachable way.
What began as something for his grandchildren has grown into something he hopes to share with everyone.
Today, Papa Awesome is about sharing faith and hope through videos, books, and stories centered on God, family, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a place to ask questions, explore gospel principles, strengthen faith, and find encouragement for the challenges of everyday life.
At its heart, the purpose hasn't changed. Papa Awesome began with a grandfather wanting to share what he believes with the people he loves. Now he's simply inviting others to be part of that conversation.
Independent content: Papa Awesome and Papa Awesome's Little Lessons are independently produced. Andrew J. West does not represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in any official capacity. The views, explanations, and opinions expressed here are his own and should not be understood as official statements, publications, or positions of the Church.
Start with a question, a gospel principle, or a family discussion—then watch the latest lessons below.
Free faith-centered coloring pages and games for kids at home, on Sundays, or in Primary.
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These are real printable activity pages: the coloring PDFs use full-page line-art scenes rather than the old icon-style diagrams. All activities are free to print for personal, family, and Primary-class use.
Free Primary lesson helps and Primary lesson ideas for Latter-day Saint teachers and families, with weekly supplemental teaching helps aligned with the Church's 2026 Come, Follow Me - For Home and Church: Old Testament schedule.
Isaiah 1-12
Isaiah 13-14; 22; 24-30; 35
Isaiah 50-57
Isaiah 50-57
Isaiah 58-66
Jeremiah 1-3; 7; 16-18; 20
Jeremiah 31-33; 36-39; Lamentations 1; 3
Ezekiel 1-3; 33-34; 36-37; 47
Daniel 1-7
Hosea 1-6; 10-14; Joel
Amos; Obadiah; Jonah
Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah
Haggai 1-2; Zechariah 1-4; 7-14
Malachi
Christmas
These doctrine-based helps are useful when a class needs extra support on a specific principle, even when it is not the week's assigned scripture block.
Teach the Savior's love, Atonement, Resurrection, and invitation to follow Him.
Open Topic Help →Help children understand that they are beloved children of Heavenly Father.
Open Topic Help →Teach what prayer is, why we pray, and how answers may come.
Open Topic Help →Teach baptism, covenant promises, and beginning a life of discipleship.
Open Topic Help →Teach how the Holy Ghost comforts, teaches, warns, and guides.
Open Topic Help →Teach the bread and water, covenant renewal, and reverent remembrance.
Open Topic Help →Teach that agency is God's gift to choose and act responsibly.
Open Topic Help →Teach that repentance means turning to Christ, making things right, and trying again.
Open Topic Help →Help children learn how scripture study brings truth and guidance.
Open Topic Help →Teach that the Book of Mormon testifies of Jesus Christ.
Open Topic Help →Teach why God calls prophets and how their counsel points us to Christ.
Open Topic Help →Teach that commandments show love, protect us, and help us become like Christ.
Open Topic Help →Help children see everyday ways to serve family, friends, and neighbors.
Open Topic Help →Teach how Jesus Christ helps us forgive and let go of resentment.
Open Topic Help →Help children recognize blessings and express gratitude to God and others.
Open Topic Help →Teach that faith grows as we trust Christ and act on what we believe.
Open Topic Help →Help children understand why temples are sacred and how they can prepare.
Open Topic Help →Teach that family relationships are central to Heavenly Father's plan.
Open Topic Help →Teach the big picture of premortal life, mortality, resurrection, and eternal life.
Open Topic Help →Teach that covenants are sacred promises that bind us to God.
Open Topic Help →Help children practice honesty in words, schoolwork, friendships, and choices.
Open Topic Help →Teach that reverence is love and respect expressed in worship and daily choices.
Open Topic Help →Help children share what they believe with kindness and courage.
Open Topic Help →Teach hope in the Savior's promised return and how to prepare by following Him.
Open Topic Help →Help children make wise, safe, and Christlike choices with media and technology.
Open Topic Help →Not every gospel discussion needs a full lesson. These quick resources are designed to help families talk, read, and act together.
Read a short scripture, talk about why we pray, and choose one thing to pray about together tonight.
Open Prayer Help →Use a simple question to help children connect choices, consequences, and following Jesus Christ.
Open Agency Help →Talk about the sacrament and one thing your family can do this week to remember the Savior.
Open Sacrament Help →Christmas stories, children's books, and faith & gospel nonfiction by Andrew J. West.
Stories of wonder, memory, hope, and the meaning of Christmas.
Imagination, family, friendship, and adventures made to share together.
Christ-centered books and reverent stories about Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father's plan, discipleship, hope, and enduring faith.
Who made the bread that night?
On the night before His Crucifixion, Jesus Christ gathered His Apostles for one final supper. Bread was broken. A cup was passed. Words were spoken that Christians would remember for generations.
The Bread Maker is a reverent illustrated story of faith, sacrifice, and the sacred meaning found in ordinary acts—told without giving away the quiet mystery at its heart.
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