God’s Creation—A Talking Donkey
Numbers 22:28 Then the Lord opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times?” (ES). “Please! Please,” the donkey said. “Don’t beat me!” Balaam’s donkey didn’t understand why her master was upset. As commanded, she carried him toward town. Then suddenly, God’s warrior angel appeared in her path. The angel towered above them, shining bright as the sun. Laser swords buzzed in his hands. The donkey trembled, and pressing ahead, tried to carry her rider away from danger. “Stupid bad donkey!” her master yelled. “Why are you running? I didn’t tell you to go.” He struck her with his stick. “Sometimes, you make me so angry!” The donkey loved her master, but the...
Read MoreGod’s Creation—The Cat
There is a candy called a Lifesaver. It gets its name because its round shape resembles the life-preserver rings that boats carry in case someone falls overboard and needs help. Frisky the cat did not live by water, but he became a lifesaver. His family lived in the country with plenty of space and trees. Wild animals and snakes kept Frisky alert. In front of their trailer, the cement pavers on the sidewalk didn’t touch each other, and there Frisky often watched for small prey. One morning, leaving for work, Frisky’s owner saw him trying to catch something between the pavers. Hesitating, he watched Frisky pounce and kill a small poisonous snake—all without getting bitten. Though Frisky may not have known, the cat’s owner knew that small snakes can be more...
Read MoreGod’s Creation—Look at the Birds
“Look at the birds of the air: … your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”- Matthew 6: 26 ESV. Brrr! Too cold to go outside. It’s winter and not much to watch outside. But look! See the birds? No matter how cold it is, they get up every morning and get to work looking for things to eat. They hop around in the freezing weather, chasing each other for food. Something catches a bird’s eye and off he goes to see what he can find. How do they survive? They have tiny birdbrains and don’t go to school to learn anything. They aren’t strong or clever. They don’t have refrigerators or cabinets with food. They don’t have blankets, or coats or boots. How do they exist? What if you saw a bird driving a little car around your...
Read MoreCracking the Great Egg Mystery
And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds” (Genesis 1:24 ESL). Dinosaur eggs? Chicken eggs? Turtle eggs? Snake eggs? Platypus eggs? Aren’t eggs, eggs? That’s scrambling my head to think about all that. It’s an egg mystery. How will we crack it? How do you know what kinds of eggs are at your house? Well, you cannot ‘egg-nore’ what creature laid the egg. To crack the mystery, you ask, “What came first? The chicken or the egg?” Chickens lay eggs that hatch chickens. Dinosaurs lay eggs that hatch dinosaurs. Snakes lay eggs that hatch snakes. Turtles lay eggs that hatch turtles. And on it goes. How do you know what kind of creature will come out of an egg? God put it in order. He organized it so each creature...
Read MoreThe Wonder of Nature: 7 Simple Ways to Teach Kids About God’s Creation
As parents, caregivers, or teachers, one of the most powerful gifts we can give children is a sense of awe and appreciation for the world around them. Nature is a profound reflection of God’s creativity and love. From towering trees to tiny ants, every part of creation tells a story about God’s majesty and care. Teaching kids about God’s creation not only nurtures their connection to nature, but also helps them understand their place in God’s beautiful world. Here are 7 simple ways to help children appreciate and learn about God’s creation. Take Nature Walks and Explore God’s Creation One of the best ways to help kids experience God’s creation firsthand is by taking regular nature walks. Whether it’s a stroll through the park, a hike in the woods,...
Read MoreBible Lessons from the Chicken Coop
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” — Ephesians 4:2 People act a lot like chickens. Chickens are not all the same. Some have feathered feet. Others have feathers on their heads that stick out everywhere. Different types of chickens can lay different colored eggs. Grandpa raises chickens for their eggs. He has four pens, each with a different kind of egg. Some are large or small, brown or white. One of his chickens even lays light green eggs. Have you read Dr. Seuss’s book Green Eggs and Ham? God made real green eggs—they’re prettier than the ones in the book. But what about chicken personalities? It’s interesting. Some chickens act bossy toward others. Some ignore you and only come to the fence...
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