A Rushing Mighty Wind
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. Mark 12:30.31 Hey Kids: Do you know someone who speaks another language? Are they your age? Younger? Older? Can they help you learn their language? Can you help them learn English? Do they know Jesus? Building a bond, a trust is the first step in reaching others for Christ. Duolingo is a free app that can help you learn languages or just use it online at www.duolingo.com Won’t your friends be surprised when you greet them in their language! Practicing together makes...
Read MoreBunnies or Lambs
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: Matthew 11:25 KJV Hey Kids: Do you know about Passover? Would you like to have a Christian Seder? Start by reading Exodus 12. You will need: motzah bread (found in the specialty aisles of most grocery stores) Parsley Grape juice Horseradish Leg bone of a lamb or chicken. You may want to check out these sites for a detailed version of how to have your own celebration. http://www.crivoice.org/seder.html http://annvoskamp.com/2012/03/the-best-easter-dinner-with-a-free-printable-start-a-christian-tradition-messianic-seder/ Gail Cartee is a writer and teacher of hands-on family devotions. She and her husband live in the foothills of SC. ...
Read MorePlanning for Your Future
Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:26,33 KJV Hey Kids: Has God shown you a purpose for your life? What talents do you have? Are you working to improve those talents for the Lord? What are you noticing from God’s creation? Does the behavior of the animals and plants help you see God’s purpose for them? This week my kids and I spread rabbit droppings among the cabbages. This was a first experience in spreading manures for most of them. Amid the exclamations of “yuck” and “shew”...
Read MoreThe Morning Star
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Revelation 22:16,17 KJV Hey Kids: The weather is warming and spring is changing the face of the earth. What are you seeing as you venture out each day? I’m planning on having my kids use a hula hoop to study an area near their garden, discovering how many small things live and work in our gardens. They can discover what is good and what destroys the garden. They can see the balance or imbalance of an ecosystem. Thinking more deeply...
Read MoreWho’s Building the House?
Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.Psalms 127:1 Hey Kids: Ecosystems demonstrate how dependent we all are on God and His creation. As the weather warms, you might enjoy watching an ecosystem near you at work. Watch as a spider builds a web. How are they constructed? What are they trapping? What would happen if there were no spiders? You might enjoy making your own pop bottle ecosystem to observe. I found a cool blog that will help you build an ecosystem using plants, water, rocks and fish. Hop on over to Layers of Learning and give it a try. Blessings, Gail Gail Cartee is a writer and teacher of hands-on family devotions. She and her husband live in...
Read MoreFrom Mario Mess-up to Bunk Bed ‘Fess Up
By Jen Lyons Psalm 78: 71 From tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inheritance. Justin and Matt were determined to defeat Bowser. A blazing fireball spewed ferociously out of his mouth, straight at Mario whom Justin thought he had under control. Bowser’s victory was dreaded, and so was the sudden ringing of the phone. “Hurry up & answer it! It might be Mom & Dad!” Justin bolted for the phone but resented his brother’s bossiness. “Hi Dad. No, dishes aren’t done yet, we were just about to do that. Our room?” Justin covered the phone so Dad couldn’t hear. “Matt!” he hissed, “Did you start on our room yet?” A deer-in-the-headlight-look was all Justin needed....
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