Desert Wonder: A Family Adventure in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park, located in southern California, is a stunning desert landscape where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet. Famous for its twisted, spiky Joshua trees and towering rock formations, kids and adults alike will be amazed by God’s creativity. Once inhabited by Native American tribes like the Cahuilla and Serrano, the area features ancient rock art to be explored along scenic trails. Families can also climb giant boulders while hiking through Hidden Valley, Skull Rock, or the Cholla Cactus Garden. In the 1800s, miners arrived seeking gold, leaving behind weathered cabins and abandoned mines that still stand as echoes of the past. Wildlife such as bighorn sheep, jackrabbits, and desert tortoises can be spotted among the cacti and creosote...
Read MoreHippo Beach
“Look! I found a crab!” shouted Harold Hippo. “Hannah, look!” Hannah frowned. “Harold, we don’t want to see your crab. We’re making sand ponds.” “But look at his awesome shell!” Harold said, holding Crabby up. “Eek! Get that nasty crab away from me!” “He’s not nasty,” said Harold. “He’s a good crab.” “Well, you’re not a good-boy hippo! Go away!” Hannah snapped. Harold’s smile faded. He looked down and turned to walk away. “Harold is crying,” Harley whispered to Hannah. Hannah peeked at Harold and felt her heart soften. “I don’t want anyone to cry.” She walked over to him. “I’m sorry, Harold. Don’t be sad. Come play in our sand ponds. Crabby can go here. He’ll be safe.” Just then, she saw something...
Read MoreJonah and the Big Fish (Jonah 1:1–17)
Have you ever tried to run away? Maybe you didn’t want to clean your room or do something hard. That’s what Jonah did! One day, God told Jonah, “Go to the city of Nineveh. The people there are doing bad things, and I want you to tell them to stop.” But Jonah didn’t want to go. He ran the other way! He got on a ship heading far, far away from Nineveh. Did God lose track of Jonah? No way! God knew exactly where Jonah was. So God sent a big storm. The wind howled. The waves crashed. The sailors were scared! They prayed to their gods, but nothing helped. Meanwhile, Jonah was fast asleep! The sailors woke him up. “Pray to your God!” they cried. “Maybe He can save us!” They wanted to know who had made God angry, so they drew lots—like picking straws...
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 MoreMarveling at God’s Mighty Works
Never Thought of ALL That! O LORD, Your creation and works are past finding out.O LORD our Lord, how excellent are YOU in ALL Your ways! As a rainbow 🌈 makes its spectacular appearance, trees sway in a gentle breeze, raindrops cling to rose 🌹 petals, and an eagle 🦅 soars to great heights—when a new baby begins to grow in the mother’s womb, we are delighted to watch the baby bump, touch and feel the movements! We notice these signs of an indescribable GOD and are speechless. Watching in awe and wonder, we appreciate the vastness, greatness, and power of GOD! Hear some of the questions GOD asked His servant Job (and us), reminding us to stay amazed by GOD’s majestic, magnificent marvels: Job 38:8–14 8 “Who shut up the sea behind doorswhen...
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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 “Blessed Selling” author and Writers’ Coach.
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