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 want to?”Or they might … The rest of the story…
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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. You might even feel … 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 that person will live … 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 others use theirs. Wanna … 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 whole life. No matter … 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 because of His love … 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 secret ever? Good. Here … 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 there’s always one block … 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 seem to be any … 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 if you don’t wanna … 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 even better than 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 guess what it is? … The rest of the story…
If something is perfect, that means there’s nothing wrong with it. Nothing at all. You can probably already guess there aren’t many things perfect in this world. In fact, there aren’t any. But there are some perfect things you can enjoy now…and forever. One of them is perfect peace. Wanna know how? Well, keep reading… Perfect peace starts in your head. Yep, your brain … 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 easy as just opening … The rest of the story…
Maybe your mom or dad has told you to drink the rest of your milk. And when you asked why, they said it’s good for your bones. Or maybe you take vitamins because they’re supposed to help, too. But did you ever hear anybody say sweet words are good for your bones? Well, somebody very important did say it. It wasn’t a doctor or … The rest of the story…
When something happens that you don’t like, do you get mad real fast? Or do you try to figure out what went wrong and how to make it better? It’s a better idea to figure out what went wrong and how to make it better. That shows you know how to use your brain. And that’s better than yelling or getting mad and making … The rest of the story…
Here’s the simple secret of how to have joy in the morning. First, you get out of bed on the right side. Then, you go right to the kitchen, grab a blue bowl (not red, yellow, white, or green), fill it with sugary cereal and milk, and eat it as fast as you can. Does that sound like a great way to start the … The rest of the story…
Would anyone be able to say they’ve seen you whispering behind backs about someone or something? Maybe everybody has done that at one time or another. But it’s a good way to lose friends. I’m sure you don’t wanna do that…do you? No. So, it’s a good idea to pay attention to what God says about that kind of whispering. And He says it … The rest of the story…
When you ask Jesus to love and protect you…you are never all alone…ever again. Does that sound good? I hope so. Because it’s not good to be all alone. And for little ones, it can be scary. Just imagine if you walked all around the world and never saw anybody. What if you were the only person on earth? Kinda spooky to think about … The rest of the story…
You can guard your heart by trusting the strongest person there is. Do you know who that is? Not Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson. Nope, it isn’t Spiderman. And it’s not even Ironman. They all are like tiny flies compared to Jesus. He’s the strongest person there is. His hands are invisible to your eyes right now, but He can hold you with one hand, … The rest of the story…