Do the words, armor of God, sound scary to you? They shouldn’t. They should sound incredibly reassuring. They should be the words that bring you comfort anytime this mean ol’ world dumps on your head. In fact, I’d like to share 3 reasons why the armor of God should be your insurance plan. Did you know that when you buy … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Ephesians
You can’t mend a broken heart with broken tools. Back in the early 70’s the Bee Gees had a hit song called “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?” The lyrics and the melody conveyed a deep sadness for a love lost. And the singer asked… How can you mend a broken heart? How can you stop the rain from … The rest of the story…
Are you giving your all to God? And what does it mean to give your all? It’s not about money, possessions, and household. It means you. Are you giving “YOU” to God? If you don’t feel like you’re giving your all to God, don’t feel too badly. You’re not alone. Neither is anybody else. Selfishness is the original sin, and … The rest of the story…
Did you know God wants you to wear armor? It’s true. He wants you to wear a helmet, a chest guard, protection around your waist, and special boots. He also wants you to carry a shield and a sword. Wow! That’s a lot of armor, isn’t it? What do you think you’d look like wearing the full armor of God? … The rest of the story…
Sometimes being good isn’t so easy. Isn’t that true? Sometimes someone tells you to do something, and you wanna do something else. Then you have a choice to make. Either be good and do good. Or take the chance of getting in trouble. That’s when you really need some help remembering what’s right and what’s wrong. If you don’t know, … The rest of the story…
When I was a little boy, if there was something I really really wanted to do, I might tell my parents “but everybody else gets to do it.” And it didn’t take long to find out they wouldn’t fall for it. They’d just answer me with something like, “Well, if everybody else got to jump off a cliff, would you … The rest of the story…
You can make God sad When you become a whole new person by trusting in Jesus, you have His Spirit living inside you. But you are still you”and you might still want to do things your own way. You might feel like telling a lie to protect yourself. You might feel like being mad or saying mean things to somebody. … The rest of the story…
Imagine if you could look right through your skin and bones and see a shiny, glowing spirit. And what if you found out that shiny part of you could live forever. Wouldn’t that be cool? Well, you don’t have to imagine. It could be true. In fact, when you trust in Jesus, you can be a whole new person. And … The rest of the story…
You were born with a very special gift. You may not be the only person in the world with your gift. But nobody can use your gift the exact same way you can. Know why? Because you’re one-of-a-kind. God didn’t make any more you. You’re the only you there is. And you can use your very special gift to help … The rest of the story…
Doesn’t it feel nice to eat a good, tasty dinner and finish it off with a yummy dessert? You feel all warm and fuzzy inside. You’re full and completely happy. Then something happens, and before you know it, you’re hungry again. Then you have to do it all over again. Day after day. Week after week. Year after year. Your … The rest of the story…
Do you wonder why God kept the best secret ever a secret for so long? Since His secret was so full of good news”why did He wait so long to share it with us? Well, you might read Bible stories over and over and still not understand why does God the things He does. I’d like to show you how it’s … The rest of the story…
Did anybody ever tell you a secret and ask you not to tell anybody else? That’s how a secret is supposed to work. But, the trouble is, it seems like nobody can keep a secret. So, before you know it, lots of people know about it. Then it’s not such a secret anymore. Would you like to hear the best … The rest of the story…
Do you ever play with building blocks? It’s fun. You can stack ‘em up and make a house, or a fort, or a skyscraper. Some blocks even have letters and colors on them so you can make words and pictures. Did you know grownups play with building blocks, too? It’s true. The blocks they use are a lot bigger. And … The rest of the story…
Isn’t it nice when you can be calm and enjoy some peace and quiet? Sometimes you just wanna be still and think. And that’s hard to do when people are mad at each other. It seems like the world is like that a lot, doesn’t it. So many people mad and yelling and treating each other badly. There just doesn’t … The rest of the story…
Have you ever turned binoculars around and looked through them backwards? They make everything look very far away. That’s how you look to God until you trust Jesus as your Savior. God made you, and He wants to be close to you and have you close to Him. But He’s very nice. He won’t make you be close to Him … The rest of the story…
Most people will tell you it’s a good idea work hard for your money. And they’re right. Hard work is good for you. It helps you learn how to solve problems, build things, and serve others. And it’s the best way on earth to earn money and even get rich. But what if I told you there are free riches … The rest of the story…
When you make a promise, do you keep it? Do you think people always keep their promises? It’s sad, but most people don’t keep all their promises. But guess who does? That’s right! God. When God makes a promise to you, it’s something you can trust. And God has a wonderful promise for you…if you obey your parents. Can you … The rest of the story…
Do you think wide open eyes can really make you wise? Go ahead and try it. Open your eyes as wide as you can. Is that it? Can you open ’em up anymore? Try real hard. OK, now relax. Do you feel wise? Maybe you don’t, and that’s because I sort of tricked you. Being a wise person isn’t as … The rest of the story…
Yesterday I talked to you about how to forgive and be happier. And you discovered there’s a right way to do it. It’s God’s way. It’s the way He forgives you and me and anyone who asks Him to. God is the one true, living, loving, and forgiving father of us all. He’s got riches waiting for you, if you … The rest of the story…
Did you know you’re not supposed to forgive everybody? It’s true. And it’s even in the Bible…that’s how I know it’s true. The only one who has the brain power to offer forgiveness to everybody is God. And as you already discovered, if you’ve been paying attention to my stories, you and I are not God. Here’s a secret, that’s … The rest of the story…