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
Why Do Some Christians Stop Following Jesus (John 6:60-71)?
“Maybe the things Jesus asks people to do are so hard that they do not want to do it,” says Maggie, 11. “It’s easier to quit.” Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is difficult because one is usually swimming upstream against the current of this world. Becoming a Christian is as easy as reaching out […]
March 7 2016
by Carey Kinsolving
Cross
Discipleship
Gospel of John Series
Self-Centeredness
How Can We Make Jesus More Important In Our Lives?
“We can make Jesus more important in our lives by putting Christ in the center of all we do,” says Nathaniel, 8. “We do this by finding pleasure in studying God’s Word, learning about him and hiding God’s Word in our heart that we might not sin against him.” The issue in all of life […]
January 12 2011
by Carey Kinsolving
Gospel of John Series
Self-Centeredness
Servanthood
Why Does Jealousy Drive Some People Crazy? (Part 1 of 2)
Why does jealousy drive some people crazy? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about self-centeredness vs. thankfulness. (Colossians 3:1-2; Ephesians 1:22-23)
June 26 2007
by Carey Kinsolving
Jealousy
Self-Centeredness
Thankfulness
How Do You Sense God’s Presence? (Part 1 of 6)
How do you sense God’s presence? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about thinking beyond our self-centered world and living in the presence of God. (Proverbs 23:7; Psalm 119:105; 2 Corinthians 10:5)
May 18 2007
by Carey Kinsolving
Guidance
Presence of God
Self-Centeredness
Thought Life
Is It Wrong To Complain?
Is it wrong to complain? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about contentment, thankfulness and an attitude of gratitude. (I Thessalonians 5:18; Hebrews 3:12-13; Numbers 21:5-7; Exodus)
December 29 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Attitude
Circumstances
Complaining
Contentment
Provision
Self-Centeredness
Thankfulness
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 It Important To Be Courteous?
Why is it important to be courteous? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about how courtesy is an expression of love.
September 14 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Courtesy
Family
Friends
Golden Rule
Grace
Kindness
Love
Marriage
Patience
Self-Centeredness
How Do The Merciful Obtain Mercy?
How do the merciful obtain mercy? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about God’s mercy and grace.
September 14 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Beatitudes
Forgiveness
Gentleness
Golden Rule
Grace
Justice
Kindness
Love
Mercy
Self-Centeredness
Selfishness
What Does it Mean to Worship God? (Part 1)
“To worship God is paying attention to nobody else but God,” says Pruitt, 11. “If you don’t do it, it sort of messes you up. You can worship him anywhere.” “It sort of messes you up” is a great way to describe our preoccupation with ourselves. God wants to take us into a larger place […]
August 29 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Attitude
Self-Centeredness
Time with God
Worship