“Bear” with me
And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. Matthew 14:23 Hey Kids: Are you sometimes overwhelmed with all the pressures of school and sports and other activities? Do you have a special quiet place you can go to relax and read and pray, away from all the technology and distractions of our time? As a child, my pastor had a favorite rock, where he would go to get away from the distractions. My mom would hide out in the leaves of a giant tree where no one could find her. My spot is my garden when I can’t get away to the mountains, but there’s nothing like hiking in the cool fall air amidst the changing of the colors, the ridges wrapping me up like a blanket...
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And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses’ hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. Exodus 34:29 Hey Kids: Moses spent time with God. God used him to not only lead the children of Israel out of Egypt but give them the Ten Commandments. He went up on Mt. Sinai for 40 days to listen to God’s instructions. When he came down his face shown. The people knew he had been with God. His face shown so much, they wanted him to veil his face to protect them from the brightness. Do you have a special place where you can get alone with God? How has time alone with God changed you? Can others tell by the smile on your face? If...
Read MoreIn a Garden
And God said, “See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food. Genesis 1:29 (NKJV) Hey Kids: What’s happening in your garden? Where is your quiet place to hear God’s voice? If you don’t have a garden, a few recycled containers or a kiddie pool will work. No seeds? It’s not too late to plant a fall garden. Leave a comment and I’ll let you know how to contact me for a few free bean and watermelon seeds. I hear a summer storm rumbling in the distance. Thank you Lord for every provision; the sun, the seeds, and the rain. Most of all thank you for providing Your Son for the forgiveness of my sin. In Jesus name....
Read MoreCampfires and Stargazing
“Can you bind the cluster of the Pleiades, Or loose the belt of Orion? Can you bring out Mazzaroth (constellations) in its season? Or can you guide the Great Bear with its cubs? Job 38:31,32 Hey Kids: Did you notice there are two other constellations mentioned in the verses above? Where is the belt of Orion? Who is Orion? Where is the Great Bear? Does it contain another constellation? What other name does the Great Bear go by? The passage also says the constellations come out in their season. Can you name other constellations? How are constellations helpful? Whew! That sounds like a week full of exploring. Don’t forget to go outside and see how many constellations you can identify. A campfire and marshmallows will add to the...
Read MoreA Strong Tower
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 NKJV Hey Kids: Do you like to build towers? Try using 6-12 blocks of any kind to build a tower. Then with a variety of balls try to knock the tower down. How can you rebuild the tower to make it strong enough to withstand the “weapons” used against it? Satan will try all kinds of ways to tear down our lives. When we build our lives on Jesus, it will stand anything Satan brings against us. The scripture verse today would make a good memory game. Write each word on a separate index card. Include the reference. Make a second set. Mix up each set. Invite a friend or team of friends for a Bible verse race. Give each team a set of cards. The team who puts the verse...
Read MoreThrough the Fire
And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God. Zechariah 13:9 (emphasis mine) KJV Hey Kids: Last week I challenged you to look for things in nature damaged by fire or storms. How has the storms and fires changed their purpose? This week think about the challenges and trials you and your family or friends are going through or have already been through. How did you or are you meeting the trials? How is God using these trials to strengthen you and your family in your Christian walk? Please share your testimonies so that God receives the...
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If it’s in the Bible, The Pirate Preacher knows the story. The gospel he teaches and preaches is not his own nor is it the opinion and words of theologians and scholars who study Scripture as though God’s word is dead.
Rather, he receives teaching daily by revelation from the living Spirit of Jesus Christ.
Monday nights he leads a “Jesus Study” in Moore Square, Raleigh, NC. Each Sunday you will find him in the park and at the bus station helping others enjoy the abundant life Jesus promised. Our Lord says, “I came that you might have life and that you would have life in all its fullness.” (John 10:10) The Pirate Preacher believes we are to participate in making the fullness of Jesus complete in others.
The Pirate Preacher helped launch Christian Devotions Ministries and is the former CEO of Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, a Christian book publishing company. He’s also a Writers’ Coach.
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