God’s Gifts in the Pumpkin Patch
Ellie skipped through the pumpkin patch with her golden retriever, Max. “So many shapes and sizes, Max!” she said, patting a round, bright orange pumpkin. Max sniffed and wagged his tail, excited by all the new smells. Ellie looked around. Pumpkins were everywhere—tiny ones, big ones, orange ones, even a few that were green. “Wow,” she said. “The farmer planted seeds, watered them, and cared for them all summer. Now look! They’ve grown into pumpkins ready to pick.” Ellie remembered what her teacher said at church: “The Bible says, ‘My God will supply every need of yours through Christ Jesus’ (Philippians 4:19).” “Just like the farmer took care of the pumpkins,” Ellie said, “God takes care of us and gives us everything we need.” Max...
Read MoreHow God Guides You! — The Secret of the Flying Geese
How God Guides You... Sofia and her bunny, Clover, walked along the edge of the field, crunching through fallen leaves. Overhead, a V-shaped flock of geese called out, “HONK! HONK! HONK!” “Look at them, Clover,” Sofia whispered. “They’re flying south for the winter. Isn’t it amazing how they know exactly where to go?” Clover twitched his nose and snuggled closer to her side. “The Bible tells us, ‘The Lord will always lead you’ (Isaiah 58:11),” Sofia said. “Just like the geese follow the path God gave them, He guides us, too. Even when we don’t know which way to go, God shows us the way—when we pray, read His Word, and make choices that please Him.” The geese rose higher into the bright sky. “See how they stick together?” Sofia...
Read MoreAcorns of Wisdom
Acorns of Wisdom... PLOP! Emma sat down in the grass just in time to spot a squirrel zooming across the yard like a furry rocket. Its cheeks were stuffed so full of acorns that Emma burst into laughter. POP—KA-BOOM! “Acorn fireworks! That squirrel looks like it’s about to explode,” she giggled. Beside her, “Me-oww!” Cleo, the kitten, crouched low, eyes locked on the squirrel. Her tail swished back and forth like a windshield wiper. She was ready to pounce. “Wait, Cleo!” Emma whispered. “He’s been working like crazy, carrying acorns all day. He’s not just playing. He’s getting ready for the cold winter ahead.” A Bible verse popped into Emma’s mind: “Go watch the ants, you lazy person. Watch what they do and be wise.” (Proverbs...
Read MoreGod’s Glory Set in Stone: The Petrified Forest
In the desert of northeastern Arizona lies the Petrified Forest—a landscape where trees that once lived are preserved in stone, ancient wood turned to crystal. These trees, some over 100 feet long, buried by sediment and transformed by the power of God’s artistry, now glitter with quartz, amethyst, and jasper. Each fossilized log, once a tree swaying in the wind, tells a story of endurance, transformation, and divine intention. In Romans 1:20, Paul writes, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made…” Even in the stillness of stone, God’s presence is vibrant. The minerals that replaced the wood over time shine in...
Read MoreStephen’s Scary Sky Ride—Based on Mark 4:39
The sky looked dark and cloudy. Stephen frowned. “Why today?” he said. He was thirteen and had waited all year to come to Aviation Boot Camp. All the other kids got to fly already. Now it was finally his turn—and a storm came. “Ready to go for a ride?” asked the pilot, Tim. He smiled as he walked toward the little plane. Stephen looked at the sky. “Is it safe? What if we get hit by lightning?” Tim shook his head. “I’d never take you up in a thunderstorm. You can trust me.” Stephen crossed his arms. “Trust you? I don’t even know you. No offense, but I don’t want to die. I just got my first girlfriend.” Tim laughed. “I understand. But even in a storm, God is in control. He can calm it.” Stephen climbed into the plane. “He can? He...
Read MoreA Day At The Beach With Daddy
Ellie woke up one morning thinking about her big project. She needed to paint a giant cardboard castle for her school play. Paints, brushes, and a glittery crown sat in a pile, ready for her to start. But as she grabbed her brush, she stopped. Remembering her promise to spend time with her dad, she hurried into his bedroom and pulled her little red rocking chair close to his desk. “Hi, Daddy. It’s me, checking in,” Ellie said aloud. She flipped open the book he kept on his desk and began to read. She loved reading Daddy’s writings, and even though she couldn’t recall his voice, she imagined how he might have spoken the words. As she read, her mind wandered back to her castle. Should the flag be blue or red? “Red is a good color,”...
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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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