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What Can We Learn From Jesus Healing A Man Born Blind (John 9:1-12)?
The first time I met Art Linkletter of “Kids Say the Darndest Things” fame, the president of Awana was leading him on a tour of its headquarters. Linkletter remarked on the cleanliness of Awana’s floors and then quipped, “You must not allow spitting!” When Jesus healed the man born blind, he spat on the ground […]
January 20 2020
by Carey Kinsolving
Compassion
Faith
Glorifying God
Glory of God
Healing
Trust
Weakness
How Did God The Father Honor Jesus (John 8:48-59)?
“It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them,” wrote Mark Twain. In heaven, Jesus had the deserved honor and glory of myriads of angelic hosts, yet he entered this world in the humblest of circumstances. No trumpets sounded that night in Bethlehem when God the […]
January 20 2020
by Carey Kinsolving
Christmas (Nativity)
Gospel
Gospel of John Series
Honor
Humanity of Christ
Humbleness
Power
Weakness
Why Do Some People Refuse To Hear God’s Word (John 8:37-47)?
“Some people are troubled by the things in the Bible they can’t understand,” said Mark Twain. “The things that trouble me are the things I can understand.” This was the case when the religious leaders heard Jesus teach in Jerusalem. Jesus’ teaching threatened their religious tradition, which caused them to plot his murder. Jesus told […]
January 20 2020
by Carey Kinsolving
Belief
Eternal Life
Grace
Righteousness
Word of God
Why is Doing What is Right Always Best? (Part 2 of 2)
“God likes it when we do what’s right because that is another reason to go to heaven,” says Colton, 6. Good works are never a reason anyone goes to heaven. Rather, they should be a result of trusting Jesus’ work on the cross to pay for one’s way to heaven. When you’re the beneficiary of […]
June 19 2019
by Carey Kinsolving
Good Works
Right & Wrong
Why is Doing What is Right Always Best? (Part 1 of 2)
“When you have a baby sister, and sometimes you trick her, then God will not like that,” says Victoria, 8. Baby sisters seem to have radar for discovering they’ve been duped — at least my baby sister did. Parents also possess this same radar, as Katelyn, 8, can testify: “I was faking sick, and I […]
June 19 2019
by Carey Kinsolving
Right & Wrong
If God Gave You Unlimited Power, What Would You Do?
“I would slide down a rainbow. I would have a new baby brother. I would pet a lizard,” says Rebekah, 6. I didn’t realize petting a lizard required unlimited power. Move over, NASA. Here comes Michael, 6: “I would like to fly. I want to touch the sun. I want to fly past my house.” […]
June 19 2019
by Carey Kinsolving
Omnipotence
Power
Why Do People Seek People’s Praise Rather Than God’s Glory (John 5:41-47)?
“Taking glory for yourself is stealing the glory from God,” says Forrest, 10. We are born thieves. If you doubt this, look at babies throwing a tantrum. We want to be the center of attention. When you see the thief in yourself or the glory grab by others, think of grass and flowers. “All flesh […]
June 19 2019
by Carey Kinsolving
Glorifying God
Praise
Self-Centeredness
Stealing
What Does Proverbs 10:14 Mean?
Proverbs 10:14 says, “Wise people store up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.” What does this mean? “If you have too many questions, you may not have any friends,” says Myles, 6. Yes, sometimes it’s better not to know than to ask the wrong question. My friend Donna recalls the time […]
June 19 2019
by Carey Kinsolving
Listening
Tongue
Wisdom
Why Didn’t Jesus Trust People?
“Because Jesus knew some people were mean,” says Torie, 7. If you’ve ever watched any old western movies, you know that some people enjoy being mean. They wouldn’t have it any other way. Early in his ministry, Jesus performed miracles in Jerusalem. The Bible says, “Many believed in his name when they saw the signs […]
June 19 2019
by Carey Kinsolving
Trust
What Can We Learn From Jesus Healing A Nobleman’s Son? (John 4:46-54)
“This story is a good reminder that God has no limits,” says Talia, 12. “The nobleman’s son was far away, but God is not limited by human constraints and healed the boy. God can do what he wants to and nothing is impossible with him.” In his Dirty Harry film entitled “Magnum Force,” actor Clint […]
June 19 2019
by Carey Kinsolving
Healing
Miracles
Power
Who is God’s Best Friend?
The key to long friendships is a short memory, says humorist Michael Hodgin. It’s easy to be a friend to someone who likes and respects you. Have you ever considered being a friend to someone who can’t give you anything in return? Or, what about the person whose mere presence gives you a headache? Now […]
June 19 2019
by Carey Kinsolving
Friend of God
Friends
How Can God Be Everywhere?
“I think God can be everywhere because he can look at everybody from the sky,” says Kate. “God has angels everywhere to help him be everywhere,” says Emilee, 8. Friends, I believe you’re trying to confine God to the space of his creation. Instead, imagine dipping a cup in the ocean. Let the water in […]
June 19 2019
by Carey Kinsolving
Omnipresence
Presence of God