How Can Religious Rules Keep Us From Knowing God (John 9:13-23)?
“You might be a redneck if the dog catcher calls for a backup unit when visiting your house,” said Jeff Foxworthy. You might be a legalist if you think keeping religious rules will secure your eternal destiny in God’s kingdom. Most people don’t think of Jesus as a rebel, but he was when it came […]
January 20 2020
by Carey Kinsolving
Healing
Miracles
Righteousness
Sabbath
Trust
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
How Do You Know If You’re Going To Heaven?
“My grandma thinks I’m going to heaven,” says Kole, 6. Why is it that most grandchildren can’t get enough of their grandparents? Most grandparents are smart enough to just love on their grandkids. They leave the hard stuff like correction and discipline for the parents. Kids instinctively sense when someone loves them. They know their […]
October 8 2009
by Carey Kinsolving
Eternal Life
Faith
Gospel of John Series
Heaven
Righteousness
How Can You Avoid Being Destroyed By the Words of a Hypocrite?
How can you avoid being destroyed by the words of a hypocrite? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about how we can love and forgive those who say mean things to us. (Proverbs 11:9; James 3:10-11; Proverbs 25:21-22)
June 30 2007
by Carey Kinsolving
Abiding in Christ
Evil
Forgiveness
Hypocrisy
Revenge
Righteousness
Tongue
What Do We Mean When We Say God is Holy?
“Something that is holy is set apart as something special,” says Jennifer, 11. “The Israelites took all their gold earrings and jewelry and things like that and made them into a golden calf. Moses was on Mount Sinai so he couldn’t tell them not to. They worshiped the calf and considered it holy. “God is […]
June 26 2007
by Carey Kinsolving
Attributes of God
Glorifying God
Holiness
Idolatry
Righteousness
What Would It Be Like If Adam and Eve Hadn’t Eaten the Forbidden Fruit?
What would it be like if Adam and Eve hadn’t eaten the forbidden fruit? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about sin and hiding from God vs. obedience, worship and salvation. (II Corinthians 5:21, Ezekiel 44:18, Psalm 23)
October 5 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Adam & Eve
Hiding
Obedience
Righteousness
Salvation
Sin
Worship
How Can God Help Me When I’m Really Down?
How can God help me when I’m really down? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about how God’s love restores us when we experience trials and affliction. (Psalm 23:3)
October 4 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Affliction
Circumstances
Honor
Love
Psalm 23
Restoration
Righteousness
Sheep
Shepherd
Trials
Does Being Honorable Like Jabez Influence God In Answering Your Prayers?
Does being honorable like Jabez influence God in answering your prayers? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about how God blesses the righteous.
September 20 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Attitude
Heaven
Honor
Jabez
Prayer
Righteousness
Self-Centeredness
Why Is Jesus Forgiving?
Why is Jesus forgiving? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about sin, forgiveness and righteousness.
September 14 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Forgiveness
Righteousness
Salvation
Sin
How Do You Respond When People Make Fun Of You For Doing The Right Thing?
How do you respond when people make fun of you for doing the right thing? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about persecution and forgiveness.
September 14 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Beatitudes
Compassion
Forgiveness
Hope
Joy
Love
Paul
Persecution
Perseverance
Right & Wrong
Righteousness