Fishing for Men
Try this craft to help you remember you are fishing for men. You will need: 1 paper plate or dessert plate 1 pair of scissors Glue, tape or stapler Crayons, markers, or paints Some fishing line or string Cut the center from the plate for the body of the fish. Cut fins and a tail from the crinkly edged scraps. Glue, tape or staple the fins and tail to the body. Decorate the fish with crayons, markers or paint. Use a marker to write the names of the people you would like to “catch” for Jesus. Attach the fishing line at the mouth with tape. Hang your fish where you will remember to read the names every day. Begin fishing by praying for the names on your fish. You can also pray for yourself that your actions and words will show them Jesus. Go fishing...
Read MoreWhat is a Hero?
By Kenneth Winters There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. 1 Cor. 12:6 (NIV) Hero. Hero is a word often misunderstood. What do you think of when I say the word hero? Most people will say a super hero: Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern. Well I guess you could say that, but there’s more to it. A hero doesn’t have to have powers or a cape. Babe Ruth was a hero, and he didn’t have powers. Even so, you don’t have to be good at sports. You could be someone’s hero just by being kind to them. For example, you could open the door for your sister or unload the dishwasher without being asked. Lots of people are good at their own thing: art, writing, and maybe even designing. If you use the gifts that God gave you...
Read MoreSibling Squabbles
Ps. 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. KJV Photo courtesy of Dreamstime.com “Get out of my seat! I was sitting there!” The fire in James eyes matched his red shirt. “You left, now I’m sitting here!” “Alek, you know that’s my spot, now move!” Alek, who sat like a stone statue, was no match for his older brother James. With fierce determination, James slammed into his brother and the battle was on. Does this scene sound familiar? It may not be about a favorite spot on your living room couch, but if you have a sibling, you more than likely know what it’s like to have a quarrel. Squabbles with your sister or brother are normal. Selfishness comes naturally, but...
Read MoreBalaam and the Donkey
Balaam & the Donkey by Daphne M. Self But God was very angry when he went, and the angel of the LORD stood in the road to oppose him. Balaam was riding on his donkey, and his two servants were with him. When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand, she turned off the road into a field. Balaam beat her to get her back on the road. Numbers 22:22-23 NIV Have you ever imagined what the family cat might say if she had to share her gourmet dinner with the family dog? What would the family dog say if he had to share his daily bowl of canned food with the cat? Today animals only talk in the movies, but long ago God made Balaam’s donkey speak. God told Balaam not to go see the King. Balaam disobeyed God....
Read MoreOne Nation Under God
“Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn;look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was only one man, and I blessed him and made him many. Isaiah 51:1-2 NIV Hey Kids: Last week I challenged you to investigate the service men and women in your family. What cool pictures and stories did you find? Did anyone fight in the Revolutionary War? Sign the Declaration of Independence? Did anyone serve in WWII or Vietnam? Is someone in your family currently serving in the Armed Forces? Have you thought about writing a thank you note to those in your family who have/are serving? I had a ggg grandfather who...
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