Stormy Weather
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10 Hey Kids: There are different types of storms that hit the natural world. Some are rain. Some are fire, like the fires that hit our mountains last fall. We take the rain for granted, they help things grow, but what about the lightning and wildfires? Do they help the environment as well? Try a little detective work this week. Here’s some clues. Can you find a tree struck by lightning? Is the tree still alive? Has the tree found a new purpose? Can you find a sweet gum tree that has been through a fire? How has the fire changed that tree? What other clues of...
Read MoreWhat is Truth?
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalms 100:5 Hey Kids: Our school session is winding down. We have learned so many things this year. Maybe you have learned about the rotation of the solar system. We daily observe that rotation by the rising and setting of the sun and the travel of the moon and stars across the night sky. But did you know the Bible says the earth is a circle? Isaiah 40:22 What truths can you discover by observing God’s marvelous creation? What things can you discover that are 3s like the Godhead? Hint: the sun What things show love by sacrificing themselves? Hint: animals with little ones. What do the lives of animals like bees show us about God’s truth? Hint:...
Read MoreMad Dog Cake
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 Hey Kids: Have you ever tried to make a recipe and it “flopped”? Once I used the wrong kind of flour in my cake recipe. It overflowed into the oven and created a horrible mess. I just used self-rising flour instead of plain flour! Not a big deal one would think. What would happen if I had put in salt instead of sugar? The cake would have to be completely thrown out and started over! Our lives are like recipes. God has the recipe for us. We just need to read and follow His plan. Romans 3:23 says For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Somehow we all manage to add that sin “ingredient” into our lives. Now, how do...
Read MoreWhat Are the Rules?
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matthew 7:13-14 KJV Hey Kids: When I was a kid, I sometimes made up rules for those I didn’t already know. When friends came over to play, that presented a problem until we worked out the real rules. We also made up new games. We had to decide what the rules would be. What rules would you make for a new game? How would your rules be fair to everyone? How would your rules allow everyone to play? How would your rules make everyone feel a part of the game? Our rules must be loving, yet fair to all involved. God...
Read MorePreparing to Worship
…for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Hebrews 13:5b-6 Hey Kids: I know you love to pick up rocks and stick a few finds in your pockets. Why not use them to prepare a reminder to worship the Lord every day? Elijah prepared at the time of evening sacrifice. Maybe you and your family can have evening as a time of worship as well. Preparing the evening worship: Gather a few rocks to place in your home. Set aside a specific time. Place the rocks along side your Bible. Prepare your heart with prayer to listen, worship and follow. Allow God to show you where and how to study. Expect God to show up and show out. Expect...
Read MoreBible Trivia
And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. Matthew 3:4 KJV Hey Kids: I’m challenging you to do a little research this week too. What words are you able to read, but are unsure of the meaning? Here’s a few starters. Can you match the word to it’s meaning? What other words can you add to the list? locust cow Mark 1:6 corn surround Matthew 12:1 kine grain Genesis 41:2 vituals ...
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