God Speaks Life
God speaks life… Have you ever seen something that looked too broken to fix? A toy that wouldn’t work no matter what you tried? God can fix things even more amazing than that — He can make dry bones come back to life! Ezekiel 37:4 says: Then He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord!’” When God told Ezekiel to speak to the dry bones, it sounded impossible. But God’s Word has power. As soon as Ezekiel obeyed, the bones started to move! God showed that nothing is too hard for Him when we listen and believe His Word. Sometimes our world feels broken too — when people argue, when families hurt, or when we feel left out. But God can bring life and hope back to anything, even when it...
Read MoreGod’s Love Smiles On Us
As we travel around our schools, churches, and neighborhoods, a smile is always a welcomed treasure! It might be big and bright, teeny and shy, quick, wide, or almost hidden—but we see it! The eyes smile, too! We don’t have to know anything about the person who shares that smile. If they used words, we might not even understand their language. But that’s okay—because a smile is a language everyone understands! Its message is clear, happy, and full of love. A smile says kindness, care, joy, and goodwill—all without a single word. God told His servant, a priest, to share His smile with His people in a very special blessing. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and...
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 MoreGod Knows Your Name
God knows your name. Think about that for a moment. Did you know the New Testament starts off with a long list of names that are difficult to pronounce? It can be exhausting to read and you may be tempted to just skip over them. If you don’t skip them, you will get a lot of pronunciation practice. One of the names is Jehoshaphat. If you say his name real fast, it can sound like “Joe-so-fat”. That probably made you chuckle. Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. (Psalm 91:14) Jehosophat was a mighty King. The reason is he was listed in the genealogy is because the names in Mathew 1: 1-25 are Jesus’ ancestors. Jesus’ ancestors were important because many people were looking for a Savior. In...
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 More1 or More Powerful Reasons Komodo Dragons Wear Armor—Do You?
Komodo dragons wear armor. Do you? Joan Procter was a British herpetologist whose fascination with reptiles began as a child. At 10 years old, she kept snakes and lizards as pets. At 16, she got into trouble for taking a young crocodile to her math class. At 19, her knowledge of reptiles drew the attention of leading institutions, eventually making her the first female Curator of Reptiles at London Zoo. Although Proctor was an expert and very skilled at handling reptiles like pythons and crocodilians, she was best known for her observations and care of two Komodo dragons who lived at the zoo. One Komodo dragon was named Sumbawa, and Proctor spent time educating the public about him by taking him for a walk at the zoo and attending children’s tea parties with...
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If it’s in the Bible, The Pirate Preacher knows the story. Monday nights he leads a “Jesus Study” in Moore Square, Raleigh, NC. Each Sunday you will find him in the park and at the bus station helping others enjoy the abundant life Jesus promised.
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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