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 Love Never Changes
God’s love never changes. This Bible lesson for kids shares a fall story, verse, and activity to help children learn God’s love is forever. Braden zipped up his jacket as he and Fudgie, his beagle pup, crunched through a pile of leaves. “Look, Fudgie!” he laughed, tossing orange, yellow, and red leaves into the air. Fudgie leaped after them, snapping at the leaves as if they were toys. Braden looked up at the trees. The green summer leaves were gone. Now the branches glowed with fall colors. “Wow, things sure change, don’t they, Fudgie?” he said. “The leaves, the weather, even how it gets dark so early.” Fudgie tilted his head and wagged his tail. Braden smiled. “But you know what never changes? God!” He remembered the Bible verse he had...
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 MoreBraden and the Magic Screen — Erase with Amazing Grace
Braden sat on the floor, turning the red knobs of his Etch A Sketch. Across from him, Mr. Fudge—his beagle pup—watched closely. Slowly, a picture began to appear. It looked just like Mr. Fudge! His tail wagged with excitement. He knew that drawing was of him! Braden loved using his Etch A Sketch. His dad had told him stories about how it was one of his favorite toys when he was a kid. He would spend hours turning the knobs, trying to make fun pictures. Now Braden was having fun with it too! The Etch A Sketch felt like magic. Inside, it had powder that looked like sand. When Braden turned the knobs, a little pointer moved around, scratching lines into the powder. One knob moved the pointer up and down. The other moved it left and right. That’s how he made...
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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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