When it comes to where we will spend eternity, God doesn’t want us to gamble. Therefore, Jesus banished all doubt by fulfilling a mission predicted by Hebrew prophets hundreds of years before his miraculous birth in Bethlehem. “Gambling is the surest way of getting nothing for something,” wrote Wilson Mizner. By bringing us into this […]
March 9 2017Why did God create babies? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about the blessings of children and the responsibilities of Christian parents. (Psalm 127:3; Philippians 4:13; Matthew 11:25; Genesis 1:28; Psalm 127; Psalm 128)
June 20 2007“I sense God’s presence when I pray,” says Kaillyn, age 9. “God comes into my heart and gives me the power to lift my heart up and tell him all the things I need.” Who are we trying to fool when we project an attitude of independence? Every breath we take comes by way of […]
May 18 2007“When bad things happen, don’t ask God ‘Why?’ Just believe God has everything under control, and don’t panic on him,” says Becca, 10. It’s easy to trust God when things are going smoothly. When the crisis hits without warning, faith is tested. James, the New Testament writer, is so confident in God’s goodness that he […]
October 3 2006What is the lesson of Gideon and his 300-man army? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about pride vs. humble, courageous dependence on the Lord. (Judges 6:12)
October 3 2006What can we learn from suffering? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about fear and pride vs. faith and obedience. (Hebrews 5:8, Psalm 23:4)
September 29 2006Why does God bless the meek? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about meekness, humbleness, gentleness and peace.
September 14 2006Why does God bless the poor in spirit? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about spiritual poverty.
September 14 2006What is spiritual freedom? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about true freedom.
September 14 2006“Worshiping God to me means that I can have a connection with him. It’s like I can go to him and worship, and I can lift a heavy burden from my shoulders,” says Sarah, 11. God wants to lift our burdens, but he can’t as long as we’re tightly grasping them. Have you ever noticed […]
August 29 2006
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