Big Views, Bigger God: A Grand Canyon Family Adventure
Have you ever seen something so big and beautiful that it took your breath away? That’s how you feel standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is one of the most amazing places in the whole U.S.A. This giant canyon stretches 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and dives over a mile deep! As a result of Noah’s time and God sending the Flood, waters covered the earth, forming the Colorado River—flowing through the bottom of the canyon, carving deep paths over time. The colorful layers of rock-red, orange, pink, and purple– look like a giant painted staircase, telling stories of how God shaped the earth with His powerful hands. More than 500 kinds of animals live in and around the canyon, including bighorn sheep, bald eagles, elk, lizards,...
Read MoreAbilities!.. Possibilities!… Rock Badgers… Too?
God makes everything with His own special touch—POW! Every animal, bug, person, and star is stamped “Made by God.” That includes you! God made each of us with some amazing gifts. Maybe you’re good at singing, building, helping, or drawing. But guess what? God also gives us things we can’t do easily. Those things help us remember to ask Him for help. They help us slow down, think hard, and come up with fun new ways to solve problems. The Bible says something cool about a little animal called the coney (or rock badger). It’s not fast or strong, but it’s smart. It hides in the rocks to stay safe. That’s a wise choice! God made the coney to live that way. In the same way, God made us to live safely with Jesus. Jesus is strong like a rock, and when...
Read MoreShining for Jesus—Even When School’s Out!
GOD’s still teaching; SCHOOL 🚌 is OUT… you are the next grade level!! YEAH! 🙏🏾 This prayer is for yourself and other students around your community, state, nation, and world. (I pray it for students everywhere!) ✝️ LORD, thank YOU for being my very best Friend. YOU are THE ONLY ONE Who remains: faithful, dependable, trustworthy, kind, unselfish, true, helpful, a pure JOY to be with all the time. NO better friend than that! 🙏🏾 Show me how to be/find that kind of friend! I believe YOU to do exceedingly, abundantly above what I could ask, think, and imagine in my friendships, classmates, and school now and in upcoming years! 🙏🏾 Forgive me for the times that I have 🤔 thought, 🤬 said 🗣, 😳 done things that hurt YOU 😢 and...
Read MorePolar Bears and the Light of the SON
Polar Bears Polar bears are big animals that live in the Arctic. That is the coldest place at the top of the world. What They Eat Polar bears are carnivores. That means they eat meat. Their favorite food is seals. A polar bear can smell a seal from 20 miles away! How They Travel Polar bears usually travel alone. They can walk many miles each day to find food. Their big feet help them walk on ice and swim in the ocean. Leaving Messages Polar bears can leave a smell from the bottom of their feet. That helps other polar bears know they were there. Sleeping in Winter Only mommy polar bears sleep all winter. That is called hibernating. Baby Bears Polar bear moms usually have two baby cubs. The cubs stay with their mom for about 3 years. Staying Warm Polar bears have...
Read MoreHelping Makes Us Happy!
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. Matthew 7:12 (NIV) “School’s out! What do I want to do?” Hannah Hippo asked. She thought about ice cream. She thought about cupcakes. She thought about toys and laughing. Hannah jumped. She squealed. She splashed and flipped in the water. Then she got tired and flopped on the bank. Harold Hippo waddled over.“What are you doing, Hannah?” he asked. “I want to have fun this summer,” Hannah said. “But too much food hurts my tummy. Too much playing makes me tired. Too much laughing makes my cheeks hurt!” Harold sat beside her. “What makes you happy? What makes you sad?” Hannah thought.“I’m happy when people are kind to me. I’m sad when they’re mean.” Harold nodded. “Me...
Read MoreSing, Skip, and Praise: A Springtime Devotional for Kids
Thank GOD as we enjoy GOD’s spring-warm temps, the great outdoors, and longer days! You are sure to smile or LOL as you skip, clean, run, practice, study, hop, dust, cook, exercise, walk, dance, or jump rope to these versions of the Piggyback Song… One, Two, Buckle My Shoe. We invite you to write, enjoy, and share your creative style! 1, 2 Know who loves you?3, 4 He is at your heart’s door.5, 6 He heals you when you’re sick.7, 8 He sets things straight.9, 10 He’s coming again! 1, 2 Here’s what we do.3, 4 Love God more.5, 6 More than your chocolate mix.7, 8 The LORD’s really great.9, 10 Forgiving our sin! 1, 2 Now it’s you… 1, 2 _____________________3, 4 _____________________5, 6 _____________________7, 8...
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