How Can God’s Word Make Christians Different from Other People? (John 17:6-19)
“If you read the Bible a lot, people might think you’re weird,” says Liam, 9. “But that’s okay. God likes weird.” That might be the funniest compliment the Bible has ever received, and Liam’s not wrong. In John 17, Jesus prayed for his followers to live in the world without becoming like the world. He […]
August 12 2026
by Carey Kinsolving
Living for God
Sanctification
Word of God
How Can You Tell If Someone Loves Jesus? (John 14:15-21)
“If you love Jesus, you keep his commandments, and he will give you a helper,” says Vincent, 7, If you want to make people angry, tell them what to do. Give them some commandments. If you want to make people fighting angry, tell them there’s nothing they can do to earn an eternal home in […]
August 21 2024
by Carey Kinsolving
Gospel of John Series
Living for God
Love
Salvation
How Can You Win By Losing? (John 12:20-26)
“By hating this world, you don’t put the things of this world in front of God,” says Enoch, 10. “This is how you earn rewards in God’s kingdom.” There is one Bible verse that Christians rarely quote: “In the world, you will have tribulation.” I’ve never seen this verse on a T-shirt or a billboard […]
August 19 2024
by Carey Kinsolving
Gospel of John Series
Living for God
How Can I Remember That Life Is About Living For God? (Part 2 of 2)
“My dad is a preacher,” says Dylan, 7. Say no more, Dylan. We understand. Another Dylan, 6, says he remembers to live for God by a simple formula: “Love people, listen to God, don’t push and don’t talk back.” Whether you’re 6 or 60, this sounds like pretty good advice. “I do a devotion every […]
September 19 2016
by Carey Kinsolving
Body of Christ
Church
Fellowship
Living for God
Lord's Supper
Time with God
How Can I Remember That Life Is About Living For God? (Part 1 of 2)
“I can remind myself life is about living for God by making my bed,” says Kevin, 5. Living for God is exciting when we think of Moses lifting his staff to see God part the Red Sea or Elijah seeing fire come down from heaven to consume the offering he prepared in a duel with […]
September 19 2016
by Carey Kinsolving
Attitude
Glorifying God
Living for God
Will of God