“I want to be famous,” says Ethan, 9. “But only if it looks fun.” We all live for something. Approval. Comfort. Security. Success. Romans 2:8-10 presses a simple but uncomfortable question: What am I really living for? The apostle Paul is explaining that God looks beyond appearances. He sees direction. Some people live for self, […]
October 1 2026“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“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“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 2011Why 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 2007How 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 2007Is 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 2006Does 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 2006Why 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 2006How 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