God Adores the Human Race — God deeply loves all people of the world — no matter their skin color, no matter their race. Watch as this video produced by Drakre52 morphs from one child’s face to another and feel the pride God must feel as he looks down with love at his precious creation […]

The Science of Skin Colors — Have you ever wondered why people’s skin colors are different? — And how red, brown, yellow, black, and white people could have all come from Adam and Eve? So have I. Watch this interesting and fast paced video produced by Answers in Genesis that scientifically answers these questions. My […]

Children of the World Adore God — God’s love for people is so phenomenal that choirs around the world adore him through song. Here are two examples of international children’s choirs singing in honor of God — the first from the United Kingdom and the second from Africa. Notice that even though these two choirs […]

Thinking in Opposites — In Matthew 5:44-45, Jesus taught a surprising truth — that God is kind to all people, even bad people! He went on to teach that if we want to be like God, we need to begin to think and act the opposite of how we naturally feel. Listen to this fun […]

The Importance of Kindness — Listen to this heart stirring memory about the importance of kindness from the life of American writer George Saunders. My Prayer Dearest Father, Please help me to show kindness to others even when its hard or inconvenient or unpopular. Why? Because just like you, I value kindness and all the […]

God Sends Rain to Both Good and Evil People — One of the many ways God shows kindness to all people is through his supply of sunlight and water throughout the earth. He not only created the water cycle, but also maintains it year after year — for the welfare of those who love him as […]

Anna B. Warner’s Inspired Words — Anna Bartlett Warner and her sister Susan lived on Constitution Island across the Hudson River from West Point Military Academy in the 1800’s. They both were well-known American authors and wrote Christian novels, children’s stories, and religious songs using the pen names of Amy Lothrop and Elizabeth Wetherall. Sometimes […]

What Jesus Values Most About Children — Only a few times do the Gospels record that Jesus became angry. One of them was when his disciples tried to prevent children from coming to see him (Mark 10:13-16). Why was he so mad? Because of his disciples’ basic misunderstanding of what God values most — something […]

The Simple Faith of a Child — One of the reasons Jesus adores children is because they have a natural ability to trust what they cannot see. In other words, simple faith comes easy to them. Listen to this CBN news report of a 13 year old boy named Logan Henderson from a ranch in […]

Civilla D. Martin’s Inspired Words — Civilla D. Martin, wife of a Harvard trained Baptist minister, wrote the words to the famous hymn His Eye is on the Sparrow over 100 years ago. This is her explanation of how the song came to be. “In the spring of 1905, my husband and I were sojourning in […]

Numbering the Hairs on Our Heads — Have you ever wondered how many stars are in the sky, or how many grains of sand are on the shore, or how many hairs are on your head? You are not alone. Down through history, people have spent a lot of time thinking about and researching these […]

God Knows Every Detail About Us — Everyone has a wild hair day now and then! Here is a fun art project that celebrates God’s magnificent ability to know every detail about us and yet still love us — even on those less-than-perfect, crazy, wild hair days. (This is an art project originally shared on […]

Parable of the Lost Sheep — Jewish religious leaders in the first century criticized Jesus, because he was friendly to tax collectors and sinners — and horror of horrors, he spent time with them! As a result, Jesus told three parables to help these Pharisees and scribes understand how God thinks — that no one […]

Parable of the Lost Coin — Precious. It was a precious coin — not just a penny, but a valuable silver coin — one of ten silver coins that represented her family’s savings or her personal dowry. It was nowhere to be found. The woman couldn’t believe it wasn’t with the others. She counted over and […]

Parable of the Prodigal Son — The Prodigal Son is the third in a series of parables Jesus told about lost things. Why three? For emphasis. When God says the same thing three times in a row, it is extremely important — so pay attention! Watch the following video of the Parable of the Prodigal […]

The Unexpected Wonder of God’s Plan — Have you ever wondered what we might see if we could pull back the curtain of time to that very first Christmas? Enjoy this playful, yet thought-provoking backstory of Jesus’ birth as told by the kids of St. Paul’s Church in Auckland, New Zealand. My Prayer Dearest Father, Thank […]

Test Your Bible Knowledge About Christmas — Many of our thoughts about the Christmas story are based on picture books, movies, or tradition. See how much you really know about the facts of the Bible’s most popular story. Instructions: Read each question in the order it appears and then select what you think is the […]

Jesus’ Coming Is Accurately Foretold — More than 300 specific details about Jesus’ coming were accurately predicted (or prophesied) in the Old Testament hundred of years before he was born. 13 of these prophecies are showcased in the following video produced by KidzEchoingPraise. 7 of these prophecies are outlined in the Bible worksheet below. Click […]

Tell Me More About Jesus as a Boy — What was Jesus like as a boy? What did he do? Where did he play? Did he have to go to school? What would it have been like to have Jesus for a friend? Although the Bible does not record many details about Jesus as a […]

Jesus Put His Father First in the Temple — Every year Joseph and Mary traveled to Jerusalem with their family and friends to celebrate the Feast of the Passover. When their son Jesus turned 12 years old, however, this yearly trip took on special meaning. It was the first time he was allowed to accompany […]

Becoming a Man — Even today, the official passage of Jewish boys into manhood takes place in their early teens through the religious ceremony called Bar Mitzvah (meaning Son of Commandment). Afterwards these young men take full responsibility for their own religious life including participating in the public reading of the Torah (first 5 books […]

The Story of John the Baptist — Watch this animated video produced by Crossroads Kids’ Club that explains who John the Baptist was and what God called him to do. It is based on the 3rd chapter of Matthew from the Bible. My Prayer Dearest Father, Thank you for sending John the Baptist to prepare […]

Witnessing Jesus’ Baptism Along with John — What a humbling, yet thrilling experience it was for John the Baptist to welcome Jesus into the waters of the Jordan River. His heart must have felt like it stopped as he realized that the living Son of God had come there to be baptized by him. Thanks […]

John Used Camel Hair and Locusts — John the Baptist was a unique individual with a special calling from God. He prepared people for Jesus’ coming. 1) He preached and baptized seekers of God in the desert. 2) His clothing was natural camel hair tied with a leather belt. 3) His meals consisted of locusts […]

The Story of Satan — (Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:12-17; Genesis 3:1-7; Daniel 7:9-14)   The Bible teaches that Satan is the arch enemy of God. Unlike God, though, he has not always existed, but rather was created.   There is evidence that Satan was designed to be the chief guardian angel in God’s holy mountain. His name […]

Jesus Resisted Temptation Using God’s Word — Satan opposed God’s right to rule in his life and was always looking for others he could coax into doing the same. What a prize it would be if he could convince God’s own Son to join his way of thinking! Satan found his opportunity when Jesus was […]

Thy Word Is a Lamp Unto My Feet — Listen to this timeless tune written by Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith. The singalong words provided by Praise and Worship underscore the importance of God’s Word in our lives — as Jesus so powerfully demonstrated in his interaction with Satan in the wilderness. My Prayer […]

The Teacher from God Begins His Ministry — At 30 years old, Jesus began his teaching ministry in Israel by going from synagogue to synagogue in Galilee. He taught with such power that he was soon called “Rabbi” — a title of respect given to teachers meaning “Master.” Watch this video produced by Bible Society to […]

The Far Reaching Influence of One Solitary Life — Jesus is often referred to as the Master Teacher — and so he is. He took the unknown and made it understandable through well chosen words, stories, illustrations, and example. He painted pictures in people’s minds about things they did not know about God, life, and […]

Traits of a Master Teacher — Instructions: Complete the crossword puzzle using words that are characteristics of a great teacher. Click here to print out the puzzle. (If you need help, the words are listed below in the prayer.) Across: 5.    Showing eager interest 6.    Filling others with an urge to respond 8.    Polite treatment of others 10.  Reacting […]

The Potter and the Clay — My mom’s last name when she was growing up in the 1930’s and 40’s was Potter. (And yes, her father’s first name was Harry — true!) Her best friend’s last name was Clay. When they sang the following hymn in church, the two girls would poke one another and […]

How a Potter Makes Pottery — Watch this fun rap video that Instructor Daniel Willis created to teach his students how to “throw” pottery on a wheel. It helps us understand how God is like a potter and people are like clay. My Prayer (Based on Isaiah 64:8 TLB) “O Lord, you are our Father. We are […]

Stained Glass Window of Jesus — This stained glass window of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane is located in the old stone country church known as Baseline United Methodist of Battle Creek, Michigan. It was created by artist David Vandlen who is a member of the church. The window is based on Jesus’ […]

Jesus Demonstrated His Ability to Forgive — Jesus not only knew what he was talking about as a teacher — he could also prove it. Watch the following video produced by Max7 to see how Jesus showed an unbelieving audience that he had both the right and the ability to forgive people’s sins. My Prayer […]

Jesus Healed a Withered Hand — One of the most amazing features of the human body is the pair of hands God has designed with eight fingers and two opposing thumbs. Our hands give us the ability to work with incredible detail — an ability that most of the animals do not have. So even if only […]

Jewish Groups of Jesus’ Day — When Jesus lived on earth he came in contact with members of the various religious and political groups throughout Israel — all of them eager to influence or control the Jewish people according to their way of thinking. As a result of their priorities, many of these groups opposed […]

Jesus Called Twelve Apostles — Increasingly, it was plain that Jesus was a teacher who had been sent from God. As a result, there were many people who followed him whenever they could to listen and learn from this great man. These people were called disciples which means learners. Jesus specifically chose twelve of these […]

No Turning Back — All of Jesus’ twelve apostles (except for the traitor Judas) devoted their lives to the mission Jesus gave them nearly 2,000 years ago — even though they suffered persecution, imprisonment, or death for preaching and teaching about him. This type of commitment to follow Jesus no-matter-the-cost has been an evidence of […]

Clue Me In About Jesus’ 12 Apostles —   Here’s How the Game Works Instructions: Bible clues are listed below for each of Jesus’ 12 apostles. The clues begin with the least known facts about an apostle and advance to the most known. Use a cover sheet to reveal one clue at a time and […]

Stretch My Faith, Lord! — Jesus was an outstanding teacher, because he used real life experiences to teach his disciples about who God is and what it means to have faith. His disciples seldom knew they were in Jesus’ classroom until the event was over. The following two stories are from Mark 4:35-41 and Matthew […]

The Simple Facts About Faith — Watch this interesting video produced by knowingjesus888 that explains faith in simple terms. Then fill in the blanks below based on what you learn. Faith is not  b _ _ _ _. Faith is not a leap into the  d _ _ _. Faith is a leap into the  l _ _ […]

Fold a Boat with a Quote — The Bible teaches that it’s not how much faith I have, but what I place my faith in that matters. Like Peter in the Sea of Galilee, are my eyes fixed on Jesus or the strong waves surrounding me? God’s fondest desire is that: 1) I remember that […]

Jesus, the Giver of Life — Watch this dramatic retelling of two amazing miracles through which Jesus gave new life to two different women (produced by truestorymaker). Be amazed! My Prayer Dearest Lord Jesus, What can I say? I am amazed by you! Amen.

God’s Amazing Breath of Life — How many things do we take for granted everyday? Well, breathing is definitely one. Watch this scientific explanation of how our lungs work produced by Emma Bryce through TED-Ed. Then marvel at the amazing detailed system God put in place to keep us breathing — or in the case […]

God Makes Us Extraordinary — Be reminded of how God takes ordinary people and gives them extraordinary faith — to accomplish amazing things that only HE could imagine and bring to pass. (Video produced by tejadac.) My Prayer Dearest Father, May I never forget that you are in the business of doing extraordinary things through […]

Jesus Showed His God-Look (Mark 9:2-10) — Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured (transformed) before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them.   And there appeared before them Elijah […]

A Glorious Introduction — When Peter, James, and John went up the mountain with Jesus in Mark 9:2-8, they saw him transform before their eyes from his human-look to his God-look. In other words, they were allowed to see the living God in all his glory. It was as if they were being introduced to […]

The Learned Skill of Listening — Listening is such an important skill that over and over again in the Scriptures we are strongly encouraged to practice it. 1 — What was the one message that God communicated to the disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration? “This is my Son, whom I love. L _ _ _ […]

Jesus Revealed His Identity to the World Through Friends — Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary, were good friends of Jesus. They lived in Bethany near Jerusalem and opened their home to Jesus when he was passing through. The Gospels record their encounters in Luke 10:38-41, John 11:1-44, and John 12:1-11. Their special friendship […]

Why Does God Make Us Wait? — Waiting can be really hard — as Martha and Mary discovered when they were waiting for Jesus to come heal their brother Lazarus. (John 11:21) Here are four reasons God makes us wait: 1) Every stage of our life story is important — not just the active parts […]

A Reminder to Wait on the Lord — Here is an easy craft idea for making a poster or bookmark with the theme of waiting on the Lord. 1) Choose a design. Use this link to see one idea. http://lifessweeterwithchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/02/word-wednesday.html?m=1 2) Assemble card stock along with your choice of colored pencils, markers, or crayons. Click here […]

The Lord Looks at the Heart — I Samuel 16:7 states, “God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (NASB) This means that God can see my inward person and knows all about me. Instructions: All the words in the following crossword puzzle […]

Create in Me a Clean Heart, O Lord — Watch the following created by Jubilee Worship and then discuss how a person’s life or heart can be like the car in the video. My Prayer Dearest Father, Help me to see my life as you see it. Cleanse me from the inside out. Amen.

Treasure of My Heart — Jesus taught in Matthew 6:21 (KJV): “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” This means that the things I most value show what I look like inside. God’s fondest desire is that: 1) He will be the treasure of my heart. 2) My relationship with him will […]

Jerusalem at the Time of Jesus, 1st Century A.D. — 1) Read about the places below where Jesus went during his last days on Earth. 2) Label each place using the numbered locations on the map of Jerusalem at the Time of Jesus. Click here to print this map. 3) Click here to print a […]

Go with Jesus to Gethsemane —   According to the Scriptures, the Garden of Gethsemane is a grove of olive trees near Jerusalem where Jesus was betrayed by his disciple Judas Iscariot. It was a predictable place for Judas to lead the Jewish leaders to find Jesus, because he knew of his Master’s custom to […]

Ancient Way of Making Olive Oil — To understand the life and times of Jesus, it is helpful to learn as much as we can about that area of the world — what people did, how people thought, even what natural resources were available and how people used them. The major crops of Israel at […]

Innocent Yet Convicted — Watch this great video produced by Kidswise of Australia. Then list the five people who admitted that Jesus is innocent. My Prayer Dearest Father, If Jesus had lied about being your Son, then yes, he would have been guilty of a very serious crime — but he didn’t lie. Jesus is […]

Fact or Feeling? — In the following video game by Thomas8april, you will be asked 9 random questions. Answer true or false based on your first reaction of how you feel about the question. How many questions did you get right? Are feelings and first reactions helpful in understanding truth? Is truth based on how […]

True Harmony with God — Harmony means “a pleasing agreement between two or more things.” It can apply to music and to relationships. Jesus made harmony with God possible by taking our punishment on himself, then offering us acceptance and forgiveness in its place. It began with his arrest and trial where he was forsaken […]

Jesus on Twitter — Have you ever wondered what it would have been like if Jesus had Twitter? Watch and see. My Prayer Dearest Father, Count me as one of Jesus’ followers! Amen! (Shared on Youtube by Igniter Media.)

Archeology Confirms Jesus Was Here — Even though Jesus lived on Earth more than 2,000 years ago, there still remains strong evidence for assigning exact locations to some of the events of Jesus’ last week. Three of these Bible locations are: 1) Golgotha — the Place of the Skull where Jesus was crucified 2) A […]

Words of the Cross — Instructions: Circle the 38 words associated with the cross of Christ. Click here for a printable copy of this wordsearch created by SundaySchoolResources.co.uk. My Prayer Dearest Father, Thank you that Jesus’ death was not just words or ideas written down on a piece of paper. It was a loving, unselfish, painful […]

Those Awesome Rainbows — My Grandpa and Grandma Potter owned a big three story house in Battle Creek, Michigan that was made into an apartment building. Each floor was a separate apartment. It was fun going to visit them when they lived on the first floor. I remember the beautiful oak staircase that wound its way […]

God’s Incredible Northern Lights Show — Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis) are the closest thing people on earth have seen to the emerald green rainbow that surrounds God’s throne in heaven (Revelation 4:2-3). They can be seen on clear nights in the northern nighttime sky and are caused by energy from the sun being trapped and […]

God’s Beautiful Aurora — Geography Instructions: There are two different auroras. Read their names and definitions below. Then name the seven continents on the map and match them to the aurora that is sometimes visible from their closest shores (answers at the bottom). Aurora Borealis = The colorful northern lights seen in the northern hemisphere’s nighttime […]

Science, Art, and Jesus’ Resurrection — Even though no human being was inside the tomb to see Jesus take his first breath, open his eyes, and remove his grave cloths — that does not mean he did not come back to life. To the contrary, the evidence of Jesus’ resurrection is very strong for two […]

Make a Resurrection Timeline — Instructions: Below is a picture column to the left and a timeline column with Bible passages to the right. The timeline column is listed in order. The picture column is all mixed up. Read each Bible passage. Then select and match the correct picture for that time slot. Click here for a […]

Resurrection: The Dead Come Alive — For all you budding theologians who like to think deeply about the meaning of Jesus’ death and resurrection, here is a lofty activity for you. 1) Watch the following video by Chris Powers/Full of Eyes about the dead coming back to life. 2) Then read the 5 Bible passages […]

Our Mission: Think Smaller / Give Up — After his resurrection, Jesus stayed 40 days before he went back to heaven. During that time, he explained to his disciples what their mission would be after he left. This is how he explained their job — often referred to as the Great Commission: “All authority in […]

Fulfilling the Great Commission Through Radio — Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) is just one of the many Christian organizations that is doing its part to fulfill the Great Commission — telling people throughout the world about Jesus Christ. They use radio to teach Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists in Southeast Asia about Jesus’ great love […]

How Can We Reach Them? — When Jesus was nearing the end of his time on Earth, he told his disciples not to fear because one day he would return. They asked him, “When will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” (Matthew 24:3 […]

Jesus’ Return Trip to Heaven — When Jesus ascended into heaven (Acts 1), his disciples could see him until a cloud hid him from their sight. Experience what Jesus saw on the other side of the clouds by watching this amazing video that features images of the universe captured by the Hubble Telescope. The words […]

Learning the Names of Jesus — Two angels stood beside the disciples as they gazed up into the sky watching Jesus disappear in the clouds. They assured the disciples that Jesus would one day come back again. Unlike his first coming, however, he will not enter the world as a vulnerable baby in Bethlehem, but he […]

The Revelation of Jesus Christ — Put on your painting shirt and prepare to be inspired by this interesting video as Artist Debby Topliff explains her painted mural of the visions of John from the Book of Revelation. Then create your own painting of Jesus, the Ruler of Heaven and Earth, as revealed in Revelation […]

 Jews and Jesus — Jesus was born a Jew and lived in a Jewish family. He was trained in the Hebrew Scriptures (the Old Testament). At age 30, he began his public ministry as a Jewish Rabbi. John the Baptist identified Jesus as the One who God had promised to send into the world — […]

Seven Names Reveal Jesus’ True Identity — When Jesus used the name “I AM” to describe himself in John 8:58, the Jewish leaders correctly recognized this as the name God told Moses to call him (Exodus 3:13-14). Jesus did not stop there though. The book of John records that Jesus used this name seven more […]

I Will Worship Jesus with All I Am — Worship Jesus to this amazing video produced by Mine is Jesus featuring the music of Hillsong (songwriter Reuben Morgan). Instead of worshiping only with your eyes, voice, mind, and heart, consider including your hands by making free form strokes on paper with paint or markers as you […]

The Sacrificial Lamb of Passover — One of the most important holidays in Israel is Passover which takes place each year around Easter. Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is also called the Feast of Unleavened Bread. It celebrates one of the most amazing events in Israel’s history — their sudden exodus or escape from Egypt that […]

I Love the Holy Lamb of God — Meditate on what it means that Jesus Christ became your Lamb of God through this moving music performed by Sarah Reeves (written by Twila Paris). My Prayer O Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God, I love the holy Lamb of God. Oh, wash me in his […]

Pure Substitute for My Sin — Illusions or magic tricks can be used as object lessons to help us better understand difficult Bible truths. Here are a pair of illusions that explain the relationship between you, sin, and Christ. The first one is an amazing now-you-see-it, now-you-don’t type of presentation produced by Roshan Jonnalagadda. The second […]

Comforting Words About Heaven — The disciples were beginning to worry, because Jesus was talking more and more about leaving. As a result, Jesus had a personal conversation with them about where he was going and their relationship with him once he left. As you listen to the things he told them in John 14, […]

Jesus is Preparing a Spectacular New Home — Jesus has gone to heaven to prepare a place for those who believe in him. It is an eternal home that is happier and more beautiful than anyone can ever imagine. Watch the following video by JLC Miles as it shows some of the amazing features of […]

Who Can Build the Tallest Building? Important cities throughout history have boasted the tallest building. It all began with the Tower of Babel in the land of Shinar (Genesis 11 — height unknown). Thousands of years later, the race continues — the title going to a different city every few years. The current tallest building […]

Hope for Sinners and Criminals — Is it possible for people who do terrible things to be forgiven of their sins and go to heaven? Watch this anime of the two criminals who died alongside of Jesus to see God’s answer to this question. (Produced by the Jesus Film Project.) Note: Even though this video […]

Am I Really a Sinner? — Some people don’t feel like they need a Savior, because they’ve never committed a terrible crime like robbery or murder. Watch the following video produced by Inspiration Ministries to see what God thinks. Then print off the colorful worksheet below to more fully understand the concept of sin. Calling […]

The Story of Amazing Grace — Like the criminal on the cross, John Newton (1723-1807) was a person who found himself in need of God’s amazing grace. Watch the following video to see an overview of John Newton’s life — as he goes from wretched blasphemer and slave trader to anointed pastor, social reformer, and […]

Understanding God’s Kingdom — When Jesus instructed his followers how to pray, one of the requests he taught them was: “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Watch the following video for help in understanding what this part of the Lord’s Prayer means. My Prayer Dearest Father, I […]

Rhema Marvanne Sings the Lord’s Prayer — The Lord’s Prayer has been the model prayer for the last 2,000 years since Jesus first taught it to his disciples. Listen to a musical version of it written by Albert Hay Malotte in 1935 and performed by Rhema Marvanne (a 7 year old singing marvel) in 2010. […]

Pray While Weaving the Eye of God — The Eye of God (Ojo de Dios in Spanish) is an ancient religious symbol created in the Americas as a reminder of an all-knowing Higher Being. It is woven by hand using wood and yarn. This type of religious artwork was created for times of celebration and […]

Jesus’ Words About Worry — Desires. Wants. Cravings for many things. What’s the best method of getting what I need? Listen to the words of Jesus as he reveals the answer. And here’s a clue: no worry is needed. (Thanks to Quiz Worx for producing this visually interesting chalk-talk of Matthew 6:25-34.) My Prayer Dearest […]

Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God — Jesus teaches us to seek God first above all other things. Here are two contemporary songs — one folk, one rock — one calming, one invigorating. They will help you declare your intention to keep God number one in your life. My Prayer Before I bring my […]

What Treasure Are You Seeking? — Jesus taught that we are seeking God first if we pursue him like we would a hidden treasure — with all of our hearts. So what is it like to be on a real treasure hunt? These are some of the words people use to describe it. Great fun. […]

Are You a Wise or Foolish Follower? — After teaching the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus concluded with this question: “Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” In other words, “If you believe that I am the Supreme Authority and have the right to tell you how to […]

Jesus is My Cornerstone — In ancient times, a cornerstone or foundation stone was the first rock placed at the corner of a building. It was usually the largest and most solid of the base stones and was carefully placed to make sure the structure had a firm footing. If removed, the entire building was in […]

Building on the Rock — One of my hobbies is kind of quirky, but very relaxing and fun — it is making structures or creatures out of rocks. It starts with gathering stones; and one of the best places to gather interesting stones is along the beaches of Lake Michigan near my home. Every year, Keith […]

Great News — God Wants Us to Know Him!   Here are some things he has told us about himself (based on Psalm 145). He is dazzling both inside and out. Even his name is holy (pure and separate from sin). He is so great that the more we understand about him, the more there is […]

God Is Near to All Who Call on Him in Truth — Instructions: Complete the crossword puzzle using words that have something to do with truth. Click here to print out the puzzle. (If you need help, the words are listed below in the prayer.) Across 1. something that has actually happened 4. with all of […]

Honesty with Emotions — Emotions are given to us by God and are not good or bad in and of themselves. It all depends on the choices we make when we feel the emotions. When I am frustrated, do I kick my dog or yell at my brother? When I am happy, do I brag […]

Parable of the Rich Fool — Ancient Jews equated God’s blessing with material wealth. Therefore, it was not uncommon for Jews to think that the more wealth a family acquired, the more they were favored or blessed by God. As a result, living life to accumulate wealth became the primary goal of many Jews. That […]

Philanthropy: the Opposite of Greed — One of the best ways to understand a difficult concept is to take a look at its opposite. The opposite of greed is philanthropy (fill-an-throw-pee). Philanthropy is the practice of giving money, time, or talent to help make life better for other people. A person who practices philanthropy is […]

Greed and Foolishness Go Hand in Hand — Watch and learn: Being greedy may seem like a good choice at the time — but it always turns out bad in the end. My Prayer Dearest Father, Help me remember the foolish fate of this baboon when I am tempted to be greedy. Give me a […]

Jesus Seeks Faithful Followers — Max 7 is an internet-based Christian partnership that provides quality Bible resources for gospel ministry. With a special emphasis on reaching children ages 0-15, they offer outstanding media to teach children who Jesus is and how to grow in their faith. And what’s more, all the materials are free — […]

I Am the Life That Was Changed! — Does it really make a difference if I help spread the news about Jesus Christ here on earth? You bet it does! Living forever with Jesus . . . in the most beautiful place ever . . . in the company of those who can’t thank you […]

Evangelism Made Easy — Telling others about Jesus . . . being a witness for Christ . . . personal evangelism . . . these three are all the same thing. It is something faithful followers are eager to do — to let other people know who Jesus is, how much he means to them […]

Do You Treat Others the Way You Would Treat Jesus? — Listen to the reading of Matthew 25:31-46 to understand Jesus’ standard for the behavior of his followers. My Prayer Dearest Jesus, May I see your face when I look at the needs of others and always treat them the way I would treat you. Help […]

Faith and Works Go Hand in Hand — Here is an amazing Bible video by InspiringPhilosophy.org — for you budding theologians — to explain how faith and works go together.   When you are done listening, put the following items in the correct order (1-4) based on what the Bible teaches about the steps of […]

Founder of Prison Fellowship — Chuck Colson was the chief counsel for President Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1973. Because he was very effective at identifying and attacking political enemies of the President, he became known as Nixon’s hatchet man. In 1971, Colson helped organized the break-in of a psychiatrist’s office in Washington D.C. hoping […]

Tag Team Storytelling — Watch this tag team video that retells the story of Jesus teaching about the most important commandment in Mark 12:28-34. Then consider creating your own tag team storytelling video using the same script. The words are written out below. My Prayer Dearest Lord, You are one — Father, Son, and Holy […]

Create a Worship Hand Painting — One way to make sure you understand something is to say the same thing using different words. That is what Hillsong did in the worship song “Lord I Give You My Heart” — they restated the greatest commandment from Mark 12:30 using words of worship spoken directly to God. […]

Opposite Sides of the Same Coin — “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” — the second greatest commandment according to Jesus. He claimed it to be so important that he couldn’t separate it from the greatest commandment: to love God with your whole being. In fact, he treated them like opposite sides of the same coin — […]

A True Story of God-Like Love — Some of Jesus’ teachings are not only puzzling, but rather hard to put into practice — and none more so than his command to “Love your enemies.” Watch this true story of how one Christian in India faithfully followed through on this difficult task. My Prayer Dearest Father, Thank […]

How to Break the Hatred Cycle — As human beings we have all experienced hatred of some kind. In fact, there are many levels of hate that kids experience during their school years — either as a victim or as an actual hater. Read the following eleven descriptions of how young people show hatred and […]

Pray For Those Who Persecute You — Are we to pray for REAL enemies — like those who are trying to kill us? Are we really supposed to pray for people who are terrorists? Let’s take a second look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:43-45. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor […]

Jesus Teaches About Serving — In Mark 10:32-45, Jesus and his disciples walked to Jerusalem for what would be the last time. As they walked, they talked. Watch this animated video about how Jesus turned the conversation from their desire for power to his desire for serving. My Prayer Dearest Jesus, I get it! When […]

The Master Leads by Serving — In order to show his disciples what he meant by being a servant leader, the Lord Jesus did the job of a slave and washed his disciples’ feet. Watch this excerpt from the movie “The Gospel of John” to see this biblical event come to life. My Prayer Dearest […]

Follow Jesus’ Example: Put Others First — Put yourself aside and help others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourself long enough to lend a helping hand. These are just a few of the verses from Philippians 2 (The Message) that explain how Jesus humbled himself in order to put […]

Who is My Neighbor? — Watch this outstanding video of Jesus telling the Parable of the Good Samaritan based on Luke 10:25-37. My Prayer Dearest Jesus, Thank you for taking the time to patiently teach us about who we are to love — something that must seem so obvious to you. Thank you for your […]

Express Your Love For Others Openly — It’s important to Jesus that you show your love to other people — especially when they need your help like in the Parable of the Good Samaritan. But is that the only way you are to affirm your love for others? Listen to this interesting youth group talk by […]

Planned Activities for Helping Others — Here are two different baggie activities you can make to remind you to reach out to others with a helping hand. Love Your Neighbor Snack Bags Instructions: Read the following jingle. Then collect and mix a spoonful of each snack item into a baggie. As you enjoy eating your […]

The Ultimate Temptation — Listen as Pastor Joe Boyd of Southbrook Christian Church explains how to use the last request of the Lord’s Prayer — “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” — as an opportunity to review the entire prayer. After all, maybe the ultimate temptation is to forget what we’ve […]

Lions and Evil — Deliver means to rescue or save. It is the same word that King Darius used when he called out to Daniel in the dark pit below and asked if his God had been able to deliver him from the lions (Daniel 6). We, of course, know the answer to that question. […]

Keep Your Eyes on the Master — Watch this simple family video to discover the key to overcoming temptation — even as everyone around you encourages you to give in and disobey. My Prayer Dearest Jesus, Please help me keep my eyes on you, my loving Master, and to listen to your voice when I […]

What is Evil? — When we are tempted, we desire to do something that is not good. But what is good and what is evil? Watch the following video for an explanation of good and evil. Then follow up by completing the activity below. Good and Evil Activity People need and crave these four things: […]

Don’t Let Lust Rule Your Life — Lust is like a fire inside our souls. It is something not only adults feel though, but kids too. Lust is all about letting pleasure rule in our lives. To understand the concept of lust better, print and translate these coded verses from the book of James. (See the […]

You Are My All in All — Watch and sing along with Hillsong as you acknowledge the strength Jesus provides in the daily temptations of life. Worship him and commit yourself anew to never giving up — for he is always right there by your side ready to help in time of need. He is […]

How the Ten Commandments Came to Be — Who:          God What:         Gave the Ten Commandments to his people Israel When:        Over 3,000 years ago Where:       In the Sinai Desert east of Egypt Why:           To reveal his ways and explain what […]

I Am the Lord Your God Who Brought You Out of Egypt — The Jews refer to the Ten Commandments as the Ten Statements, with the first statement being “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” These opening words in Exodus 20 explain why […]

Do You Know What “No Other Gods” Means? — Listen as Dennis Prager founder of Prager University explains God’s first command in Exodus 20 — regarding loyalty and idols. My Prayer Dearest Father, Please help me to love you with all my heart and to never put anyone or anything else ahead of you. Amen. […]

No Walkie Talkie Needed for God to Answer — When we pray to God, we often ask him to do something for us. There are three different ways he will answer this type of prayer. All three of the above are answers to prayer. Which answer do we most like to get?  yes / wait […]

Yes! God Answers Prayers — My heart is full! How many times I listened to our daughter Katherine pray as a young girl for a best friend! It was the cry of her heart to the God she believed heard and would answer. And looking back over the years, I marvel at the various and […]

Benefits of Writing Your Prayer Down — At times, especially when your need seems very urgent, it’s hard to grasp that God has heard your prayer and will answer. You want to trust him and wait for his answer, but the trusting part is hard, because you just can’t stop thinking about it. So here’s a […]

Learn the Ten Commandments Hand Motions — We know God gave Ten Commandments, but we don’t know for sure how he numbered them. Some Christians divide the first statements about loyalty to God into 2 commands (Exodus 20:3-4) and other Christians divide the last statements about coveting into 2 commands (Exodus 20:17). No matter how […]

God Takes the Misuse of His Name Personally — Listen to Dennis Prager founder of Prager University as he clearly explains the meaning of the commandment to not take God’s name in vain. My Prayer Dearest Father, Thank you for the privilege of telling others about you. Keep me grounded in your Word, so that […]

Names of God Throughout the Bible — Worship the one true God as you experience the powerful declaration of his many different names from Genesis through Revelation. These names of God help us better understand who he is, how he thinks, and what he has done — so that we might personally know him and treat […]

A Jewish Song Explaining the Decalogue — Enjoy this Jewish musical explanation of the Decalogue (also known as the Ten Commandments) written by Naomi Less and Glenn Grossman. According to the songwriters, the Decalogue is the ultimate list of do’s and don’ts. “If everyone actually listened to what the Ten Commandments are saying, there would be […]

Shabbat Candles, Blessings, and Songs — Shabbat is the Hebrew word for Sabbath. According to Exodus 20:8-11, it occurs on the final day of the week when Jewish families come together to rest and rejoice after six days of work. It begins on Friday when the sun goes down and ends on Saturday when 3 […]

How Christians Observe the Sabbath — The Sabbath is a gift from God to all people as a day of rest after the work and worries of the normal week. It is a pause — a time for people to rejoice in their completed work, to remember the example of their Creator, and to refuel […]

Honor Your Father and Your Mother — Valuing and showing respect to those who are in authority over us is one of the most important skills a person can learn. That is why God includes a promise of well being in this commandment. When we obey his command to honor our parents, it is like […]

Honor Your Parents Using Family Affection — Be reminded of the power of family affection as you watch this thought provoking short film called “What is that?” directed by Constantin Pilavios. My Prayer Dearest Father, Please help me show affection and patience to my parents as a thank you for all the affection and patience […]

Memorize the Perfect 10! Take the time to memorize the Perfect 10 — commandments that is. This fun children’s song by Rudy Micelli reminds us that the special list known as the 10 Commandments was handed down by God himself. It is not a list to be treated lightly, because God took the time to […]

Understanding the Command to Not Murder — Does God ever allow human beings to take another life without being guilty of murder? Listen as Dennis Prager explains the difference between killing and murder and what the Old Testament Scriptures teach about this subject. My Prayer Dearest Father, Please watch over me and those I love. […]

What is the Solution to Hatred? — In Matthew 5:21-22, Jesus teaches that outward sins like murder are caused by inward sins that we allow to fester — like hatred and anger. Feel the tension of the many, many reasons children give for holding onto hatred or anger in their hearts. Then feel the release […]

A Ten Commandments Review Quiz — We’re halfway through, so let’s take a little Ten Commandments Review Quiz. Number each of the descriptions below using numbers 1-10. Since there are only nine clues, one description will need two numbers. Afterward, check the answer key below the prayer to see if you are correct — both […]

Admiring God’s Faithfulness — A fascinating feature of the Ten Commandments is that they reveal the nature and character of God. In other words, they show us what he is like. One of the traits they reveal is that God is 100% loyal in his relationships. As a result, he expects those who love him […]

Understanding a Covenant Relationship — A covenant is a permanent promise between 2 persons that creates a partnership for accomplishing a common goal. Marriage is an example of this type of relationship. In a marriage covenant, a man and woman promise to be exclusively and permanently faithful to one another in order to create and […]

What Is the Key to a Lasting Marriage Covenant? — Each of the words in this double puzzle has something to do with the sacred partnership called a marriage covenant. Unscramble the words to reveal what the Bible says is the key to a lasting marriage. Instructions: Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the […]

Do Not Steal Deals With All the Other Commandments Too — Listen as Dennis Prager explains how “if everyone observed only one of the Ten Commandments, observing the commandment do not steal would all by itself make a beautiful world” and fulfill the other commandments. My Prayer Dearest Father, Give me good boundaries and help […]

Looking More Closely at Stealing — Watch this Cine Kids video about stealing and then take the quiz below to see what you remember.   My Prayer Dearest Father, You don’t steal from anyone and you don’t want me to steal either. If I have been guilty of any kind of stealing — even borrowing […]

Understanding Plagiarism — Most of the time we associate stealing with objects, but one of the most common forms of stealing deals with words and ideas. It is called plagiarism. The following two videos by Robert Rodman and Wendy Foreman will help you better understand plagiarism and how to avoid it. My Prayer Dearest Father, […]

Am I Guilty of Giving False Testimony? — In the Ten Commandments, God tells us that we are not to give false testimony against our neighbor. Most people immediately think this means we are to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in a court of law.   This is accurate […]

Honesty Is the Best Policy — Watch this amazing story of a family who lived what they believed by telling the truth no matter the outcome. (Remember that lying is saying whatever will get a desired result — even if it is not true.) My Prayer Dearest Father, Thank you for the outstanding example of […]

Why Did God Give the Old Testament Law? — As we near the finish of our study of the Ten Commandments, it is fitting to ask, “What is the purpose of the Old Testament Law?” In other words, are the Ten Commandments God’s most important teaching? — or are the Ten Commandments just a part […]

What Does it Mean to Covet? — In the Ten Commandments, God reinforces his command to not steal by also commanding us not to covet. Coveting is what happens in people’s hearts before stealing. It is an overwhelming selfish desire to own something that belongs to another — something that is not for sale. Watch […]

Invasion of the Green Eyed Monster — Jealousy is also known as the Green Eyed Monster. Why? . . . because jealousy or envy is an extreme passion that overtakes all of us at times like a raging monster. It is a mixture of fear and anger laced with urgency that consumes our every thought. […]

Are Strong Desires Always Bad? God wants us to have strong desires, but our desires must be for the right things — things that: 1) don’t belong to others, and 2) don’t replace our loyalty and love for God. King David described how he coveted an authentic face-to-face relationship with God in Psalm 42. This […]

Which One of the Two Sons Obeyed? Listen to this retelling of Jesus’ parable about the two sons from Matthew 21:28-32 — illustrated by Nick Butterworth and narrated by Joe Bartrop. Explain why Jesus praised the son who said “no.” My Prayer Dearest Father, May I do as you ask even if at first I […]

What is Procrastination? People procrastinate when they purposely put off doing things they don’t want to do — things like chores, homework, or bedtime. Kids who procrastinate try to convince themselves and others that they are just waiting until later to do a task, when most often “later” never comes. So how can a person […]

Obedience Is Good for Your Bones — Did you know that your bones need to be up and active during your teen years if you want to be strong and healthy for a lifetime? A recent study conducted by the University of British Columbia in Canada confirms this long-held belief — that weight bearing activity […]

God Wants Me to Be a Doer of His Word — Here is a great song based on James 1:22-24 by Chris Juby. He is the worship leader at Christ Church in Durham, England. The song is about not forgetting to be a doer of God’s Word. Enjoy! My Prayer Dearest Father, I want to […]

What Is a Mirror? A mirror is a piece of glass with a metal backing that clearly reflects images. A mirror helps us see things that are otherwise impossible or difficult to see. The Word of God is like a mirror in that it reflects God’s perfect character making it possible for us to see […]

Box Letters Are a Fun Way to Remember to Do God’s Word — Jesus taught that both hearing and doing are important skills if we want to be blessed by God. In Luke 11:28 he said, “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” (NIV) Watch this video by Susan Wright […]

The Meaning of Hallowed —   My husband Keith and I enjoy taking road trips. A special one was to the mountains of West Virginia to learn about trains. To pass the time when we travel, we sometimes play word games, like this one: Think of things in the world that can be called hallowed.   […]

Listening to God with Si and Pete — Listening is one of the best ways to show others that we respect and love them. The same is true about listening to God. We don’t want to treat God as common and unimportant, because he is hallowed and set apart above all others. Therefore, it is […]

Honoring God Using Acrostics — An acrostic is a type of poetry that does not have to rhyme. Instead, the only rule is that the first letter of each line needs to spell out a word or message. As a result, acrostics are very helpful for remembering or communicating important information. A famous acrostic in […]

The Lovely Privilege of Saying Grace — Is it important to pause before eating and give thanks to God? My response is a definite, “Yes!” Why? Because saying a short public prayer of thanks before meals is a simple way of acknowledging our dependence on God.  It is a daily way of pausing and giving […]

Seeds are Miniature Miracles — Watch this video by Sci Show Kids about the amazing built-in ability seeds have been given by God to become plants. They are truly miniature miracles — giving us the ability through gardening to join God in providing food for our daily needs. This animated video is so easy to […]

Johnny Appleseed Was a Missionary — When missionaries travel overseas, they often discover that along with spreading God’s Word, they also need to attend to their people’s physical needs by building wells, starting schools, and teaching agriculture. That is how it was for Jonathan Chapman back in the early 1800’s. He passionately reached out to […]

Our Heavenly Father Delights in Giving Good Gifts — Watch these 2 videos produced by Daily Bread and Family Bible Kids Church to better understand what Jesus taught about the heart of his giving Father in Matthew 7:7-11. My Prayer Dearest Father, You adore your children and delight in giving us good gifts. Help me […]

Check Your Motives When You Pray — We know that God promises to give his children good things when they ask. After all, Jesus clearly teaches this in Matthew 7:7-8. So why do I not always get what I ask for when I pray? Is it because I do not say the right words? Is […]

Give Us the Gift of Generosity — Listen to Father Mike Schmitz of Ascension Presents as he explains one of the greatest gifts we can ask God for — the gift of generosity. My Prayer Dearest Father, Forgive me for asking for more, when I have not yet used what you have given me. Instead, […]

What Do Kids Worry About? Adults worry. Kids worry too — about all kinds of things. So when God promises peace and calmness to those who worry in Philippians 4:6-7 — even kids’ ears perk up and listen. Watch the following video produced by Dinky TV, as young people in England describe some of the […]

Please Guard My Heart with Your Peace — Here is another great 1 minute video by Pastor Scott from Living Hope Community Church in Aurora, Colorado. This time he helps us understand the protective power of prayer. After you finish watching the video, make your own wrap-around verse reminder of Philippians 4:6-7. See instructions below. […]

I’ve Got Peace Like a River! Enjoy singing along with this music video by Listener Kids. The words reinforce the truth that God gives his children great gifts like peace — unending peace that flows as full as a rushing river. My Prayer Dearest Father, Thank you that you promise to give me your peace […]

Take Wisdom With You — Do you have a relationship with Wisdom? Not sure? Watch this great video by PursueGOD Kids as young people explain why it’s important to make Wisdom your closest friend. My Prayer Dearest Father, Thank you for the good-advice companion called Wisdom you give to those who seek you. May I […]

My Favorite Bible Proverbs! Good advice from God — who doesn’t want that?! We know Solomon did, because many of the wise thoughts he asked God to give him are recorded in the Old Testament book called “The Proverbs.” And I’m guessing you’d like some too, so I’ve taken the time to list 26 of […]

Imitate Hard Working Ants — King Solomon knew plenty of people who liked to take it easy, who really didn’t want to work very hard. In fact, he had a pet name for them: sluggards. It wasn’t a compliment . . . it means lazy . . . it’s what we might call a “couch […]

How To Speak to God — Advice from God is priceless!! But how do we get it? Can we really speak to God and know for sure that he will speak back to us when we need guidance? The answer is a for sure, “Yes!” But the process is a little bit different than we […]

Learn “Trust in the Lord” Like a Jew — Americans speak and read English. Jews speak and read Hebrew — the original language of the Old Testament. Join the Jewish teacher Ayelet as she helps you learn to read and speak Proverbs 3:5-6 (also known as Trust in the Lord) in Hebrew.  See how quickly […]

Getting Clear Guidance from God — Here is a true and false quiz about getting clear guidance from God. See how many you can get right. (The answers are at the bottom of the quiz.) 1.   God encourages us to seek fortunetellers when we need quick advice. 2.   God will give us 3 wishes each […]

Tug of War Technique — Everyday there is a tug of war going on inside our hearts between the Holy Spirit and our selfish, natural desires called the flesh. The Spirit urges us to do what pleases God. Our flesh urges us to do what is selfish. Since we want the Spirit to win, it […]

How to Use the Sword of the Spirit Skillfully — If we really want to defeat our sinful selfish desires (temptation), then we need to grab hold of the most effective weapon the Holy Spirit provides. It is the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. Listen as Pastor Rick Warren explains […]

How to Face Temptation — Listen to Father Mike Schmitz from Ascension Ministries explain three practical ways Christians can face temptation and overcome it. My Prayer Dearest Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Please help me to be wise about how I face temptation. First of all, help me not to resist restrictions my parents put […]

The Bondage of the “Sin Chair” — Thanks to Lemo Pictures and the youth at Full Gospel Church of San Francisco for this fun mini film called the Sin Chair. It’s about the total bondage of sin in the lives of all people — and our only source of freedom. My Prayer Dearest Jesus, No […]

Muslim Testimony: A Young Doctor’s Search for Jesus — Watch this inspiring Muslim testimony about a young doctoral student who searches for the truth about Jesus — and ends up making an amazing discovery about the source of peace and love. My Prayer Dearest Jesus, You are right there! Waiting — watching — anticipating. It […]

Have You Placed Your Sins in God’s Sin Bin? All of us have a problem. It’s a sin problem. Watch as Family Pastor Malcolm MacKinnon from Trinity Bible Church in Santa Clara, California, explains our dilemma and visually demonstrates God’s solution. My Prayer Dearest Father, Thank you that I am not the only one who […]

Are You Ready to Memorize Galatians 6:7? Join two young brothers from Wise and Innocent as they memorize Galatians 6:7. Then write your own explanation of what you think this verse means. My Prayer Dearest Father, May I never be deceived into thinking that you don’t notice what I do; and may I always remember […]

Good Habits Come With Practice — Listen to the PursueGOD Kids explain how developing good habits and living in step with the Holy Spirit go hand in hand and take work. My Prayer Dearest Father, Thank you for your promise that good habits produce good rewards. Help me to eagerly do my part in this […]

Are the Consequences of Sin Immediate? Sometimes it seems like people would be a lot more motivated to make good choices if the consequences of sin were more immediate and severe. Right? Well, in a silly video cartoon I once saw, a banana-man went into his work cubicle, looked around to make sure he was […]

Forgive Us . . . as We Forgive! The Lord’s Prayer is so incredible, because it is more than just words we say to God — it is a blueprint of how Jesus wants us to live. And no part of the prayer is more central to what Jesus plans for us than the part […]

A Closer Look at the Golden Rule —   Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.   Watch the following video produced by WWUTT to better understand what Jesus meant by the Golden Rule. Here’s a hint: just like in the Lord’s Prayer, how we treat other people is high on […]

Learn to Forgive When It Hurts — Jesus wants us to forgive others — that’s for sure! But how do we forgive when it hurts? Here are 4 steps that will help. 1- Listen to Allen Parr’s easy to understand explanation of “How to Forgive When it Hurts.” 2- Print out this forgiveness chatterbox craft on […]

What Confession Is Not — Confession is a really serious subject, so before we talk about what it is, let’s watch this funny video by Little Big Shots UK to see what confession is not. What Confession Is — Whereas we might think the blame game is cute coming out of the mouth of a […]

How the Light Spectrum Points Us to God and Forgiveness — Human sight is very limited. In fact, according to science there is a huge spectrum of energy in this world that we are not able to see with our own eyes. Even within the tiny range of energy (called the light spectrum) that humans […]

Thank You That You Forgive Me — Many Christian kids beat themselves up when they do something wrong. They try so hard to please God that when they realize they’ve blown it, the guilt they feel is overwhelming. Maybe you are one of those kids? Listen to this song called You Forgive Me by Lifetree […]

Using All Five Senses to Describe God’s World — Write a travel blog with photos that include all of your five senses: sight, touch, smell, taste, and hearing. End it with a prayer of thanks to God for giving you the ability to experience his world in such an amazing, complete way. Here is a […]

Experiencing Apples God’s Way with All Five Senses —   Just as Isaiah experienced heaven with all of his senses in Isaiah 6, God has given us five senses so that we can experience the wonderful world he has created for us here on earth. Name your five senses as you watch this yummy video. […]

Experience God with Isaiah and Jotta A — In Isaiah 6:1-8, when the prophet Isaiah saw God in heaven, it was not only with his eyes. He also experienced God with his other 4 senses. Fill in the blanks using these words: coal     seraphim     shake     smoke He heard the […]

Zacchaeus: A Little Man of Great Worth — Watch this fascinating, in-depth explanation of Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus produced by iPUB Upper Room. My Prayer Dearest Father, I am beginning to understand how much you value all people — especially as I see how Jesus reached out to Zacchaeus. Your love for us is amazing […]

You Can Retell the Story of Zacchaeus! Have you ever tried to retell a great joke or story and bombed? That’s because you didn’t have all the important parts firmly planted in your mind. One way to effectively remember and make a story your own is to put it into different words. So let’s try […]

Is Repentance Necessary for Salvation? For you budding theologians, here is a video produced by Got Questions Ministry that gives an easy-to-understand explanation of repentance. Watch the video all the way through and then see if you can: 1) Fill in the missing blanks in the Repentance Review below the video. 2) Explain how Zacchaeus […]

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant — Here is Family Pastor Malcolm MacKinnon again with his artistic story board. Watch and learn as he brings to life Jesus’ parable about the unforgiving servant. My Prayer Dearest Father, Thank you for completely forgiving all of my sins. Your mercy makes me feel free. To show you […]

What Is a Choral Reading? A choral reading is a story recited in unison. Just like in a choir, the members use pace, volume, and word emphasis to create feelings, but without the music. A well known story can come across as new and fresh by using this method. A choral reading group is made […]

The Spiritual Boomerang Principle — What is the gift from God that we must give away if we want to keep it? Sounds like a boomerang riddle, right? But the answer is obvious. It’s forgiveness. Jesus himself taught this incredible boomerang principle in Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV): “For if you forgive other people when they sin […]

How to Tell If You’re Feeling Convicted or Condemned — Here is a helpful 3 minute explanation by Ka’ala Souza from Oahu, Hawaii, of what it means to feel convicted of sin by the Holy Spirit. Oh! And after the video, check out this link for a great example of what feeling condemned looks like. […]

Children Stop! Listen to the Lord! Jesus may no longer be physically visible on Earth to show us the right way to live, but his righteous example and teachings are still proclaimed throughout the whole world through our Helper the Holy Spirit. So join Slugs and Bugs as they remind children everywhere to Stop! Listen […]

An Explanation of the Christian Trinity — The New Testament refers to the one true God of the Bible as being multi-personal — consisting of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Watch as this 3-in-1 Trinity concept is more precisely visualized and explained in the following two videos. (Produced by Jon Oleksiuk.) My Prayer Dearest Father, Son, […]

Understanding the Holy Spirit — Here is a helpful explanation of the Holy Spirit by the non-profit animation studio The Bible Project. It explains who the Holy Spirit is and traces what he has done, is doing, and will do in the lives of people — from the beginning of the Bible to the end. […]

Letting the Spirit Fill My Life — What if we could see the Holy Spirit living inside us? Would that cause us to depend on him more? Honestly, I think it would. For me, it would be very helpful! So here’s an interesting object lesson I found to help us all picture the Holy Spirit […]

Understanding the Temple of God — Did you know that when the Spirit of God dwells in someone, his or her body is claimed by God as his holy temple — a place where God is to be honored and glorified? (See I Corinthians 3:16 and 6:19.) Wow! To better understand the purpose of a […]

Fun Chat About the Holy Ghost — See how many truths about the Holy Ghost you can pick up from this fun talk between Lloyd and Sal. (Presented by Resurrection Church R-Kidz.) My Prayer Dearest Holy Ghost, I know that just like the Father and the Son, you also are completely good and completely God. […]

What Does Inspiration of the Bible Mean? Inspiration literally means God-breathed. In other words, the Holy Spirit not only helps us understand God’s Word, he is the One who is responsible for it being written in the first place. Watch this short video produced by Three Minute Theology for a more thorough explanation of the […]

Let’s Make Water Bottle Wind Spirals — Jesus compared the actions of the Holy Spirit to the movement of the wind in John 3: 7-8. Listen to what he said: “Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of […]

How to Produce the Fruit of the Spirit — Listen to Jon Jorgenson below as he combines information and humor to answer the question: “Whose job is it to make sure that the fruit of the Spirit is growing in my life?” My Prayer Dearest Holy Spirit, I know that I make your job more […]

Getting to Know the Fruit of the Spirit — Watch this fun Fruit of the Spirit Music Video produced by Mount of Olives Church in Mission Viejo, California. It will help you become better acquainted with nine character traits the Holy Spirit wants to make a part of your everyday experience. (Music and lyrics were […]

Is Being Happy A Fruit of the Spirit? We know that joy is a fruit of the Spirit, but what about happiness? Does God want me to be happy? Let’s see how PursueGOD Kids answers this question. My Prayer Dearest Holy Spirit, Thank you for helping me to grow in so many areas — in […]

Do We Pray to the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit? Have you ever wondered if it’s okay to pray to the Holy Spirit? I mean, since God is a Trinity and each of the 3 Persons in the 1 God has a name, is it alright to address them individually? We know that […]

The Holy Spirit Supports Us in Our Weakness — Disappointment and distress happen to everyone. The Bible teaches that in these moments of confusion and frustration, the Holy Spirit comes alongside of us. He prays for us and supports us, so that we don’t give up. Watch a real life example that beautifully portrays this […]

God Gives Us Our Own Personal Prayer Companion — Have you ever thought, “I wish I was better at praying. I wish I knew the right thing to say.” God anticipated that you might feel this way and so he came up with a simple solution — a Personal Prayer Companion. That’s right! God has […]

The Everywhere Presence of the Holy Spirit — Have you ever thought of making your own Bible video? Here’s a fun homemade video with a great message that may inspire you to make your own. It’s produced by a youth pastor known as the head of the Buffalo Herd. His video helps us visualize the […]

What Do Kids Pray About? Watch to see what kinds of things kids pray about. Then see if you can come up with other concerns you would add to this list. (Video produced by Salvo Studios in the Australian Southern Territories.) My Prayer Dearest Holy Spirit, Thank you that you are my defender and friend. […]

Learn to Pray Like Jesus — Jesus is our example in so many ways, and being great at praying is one of the most important. So — to help you grow in your ability to pray like Jesus, I’ve created a reproducible prayer journal page that outlines 6 different ways we know Jesus prayed. 1) […]

God Wants Us to See His Glory — God is awesome in character and has amazing abilities. There is nothing that shouts out this glorious essence of God more than the universe. And thanks to modern telescopes, cameras, and satellites, we can now see up close many of its details. Psalm 33:6 states that God […]

The Glory of God Is Meant to Be Celebrated! What must it have been like 2,000 years ago to be that small group of shepherds out in the dead of night, when a mighty army of angelic singers burst forth from the heavens and began celebrating the majesty and glory of God? It might have […]

Tim Tebow Shines a Spotlight on God — Listen to this inspiring story of how former football player Tim Tebow drew attention to two of God’s great promises through a simple act of faith. It is an example of how one person can bring glory to God. (Video produced by Above Inspiration.) My Prayer Dearest […]

The Old Testament Story of Job — Watch and learn as The Bible Project tells the story of Job and explains how he responded to God in both good times and bad. My Prayer Dearest God, Thank you for the example of Job. Thank you that he continued to trust you when life was not […]

God’s Plan for Nick Vujicic — If anyone ever had a reason to turn his back on God because of difficult circumstances, it is Nick Vujicic who was born without arms or legs. Instead, his life of faith and purpose has been a shining example of praising God in all situations. Watch Nick’s amazing testimony […]

Stephen Curry Credits Jesus with His Skill in Basketball— Standing only 6’3″ tall (the average NBA height is 6’7″), Stephen Curry has worked hard to achieve the honor of being a two time NBA Champion and Most Valuable Player. He is often called the greatest basketball shooter in NBA history, but is careful to remind […]

My Perfect Savior — I love this picture of us four Case kids! It was taken in 1959 for our family Christmas card. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of Christmas time, but none of them have anything to do with Christ — because when I was young my father kept himself and his […]

How God Sees Things — Jesus told stories with hidden meanings called parables. They were short, simple stories about everyday life that taught a heavenly lesson. They helped people who were listening better understand the way God sees things. One of these parables was about a Pharisee and a tax collector. Pharisees were religious leaders […]

Humility: A Different Way of Life — Here’s a snappy sing-along song with a great message by Michael Gleason. It’s about humility and putting others first. It’s called Lay It Down — because the opposite of humility is pride. We must learn to lay pride down and take up humility if we want to do […]

Remember to Praise God Everyday — Here’s a video by PursueGOD Kids about the meaning of praise. It includes a helpful method for remembering to praise God everyday. After you finish watching the video, click on this link so that you can print off and make your own daily praise calendar. (Thanks to Mud Pies and […]

How to Make a Praise Collage — Here’s a slide presentation published by Archibald Mason (slideplayer.com) about how to make a Praise Collage that describes your relationship with God. Watch it a couple of times to come up with your own plan. Then collect your materials (like old magazines, scissors, and glue) and have fun. […]

Worship the Lord Even in Public Places — The musical group Worship on the Porch states on their website: “Worship isn’t confined to the four walls of the church nor is it a moment that we have during worship at a service. We worship God everywhere!” Proving they live what they believe, group members Abigail, […]

The Fishing Surprise! — I have many fond fishing memories as a young child, because my family lived on Eagle Lake near Kalamazoo, Michigan, until I was almost seven. I remember fishing from our row boat in the middle of the lake with my dad and older brother. Mostly, though, my brother and I caught […]

Worship God from on High — Worship God from on high as you experience this inspiring music written by Aaron Schust and performed by Worship Jamz3. My Prayer Dearest Jesus, You are my Savior and my God. Thank you for leaving your place on high and coming to die for sinful people — including me. […]

How to Catch Bait — God is interested in every part of our lives — even practical things like how to catch fish. So in case you ever need it, here is a great idea for catching minnows (tiny fish) to use as bait for catching big fish. It could come in handy if you […]

An Interrupted Dinner — Have you ever wondered what Jesus did in his spare time? One thing we know for sure is that he went to dinner at other people’s homes. Watch this quirky video produced by Kensington Kids about one of those dinner invitations — where Jesus turned an unexpected event into a teachable moment […]

Measuring Up — We as people are constantly comparing ourselves to others to see if we measure up. We compare how we look, what we wear, how fast we run, what grades we get, if we have more friends — and the list goes on. We even compare our sins. Have you ever thought, “Oh, I would […]

Saying Thank You Without Words — How soothing it must have felt when the weeping woman washed Jesus’ feet with her hair and tears and massaged them with the expensive fragrant oil. What a loving thing to do! Whereas her act also included worship, it would not be inappropriate to follow her example of loving service […]