Best Christian Students Podcasts (2024)

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The Purpose and Plan of God Part 2 26:01

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Today we near the end of our verse by verse journey through Matthew. And we come to the climax of the story of Christ, where Jesus does what He came to do, dying on the cross for our sins. But what led up to this is also significant. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29…

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Lyle and His New Shell

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Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-3 "What do you think, Lyle? Do you want to go shopping for a new shell? Looks like you're about to grow out of the one you're in," Bryce said to his hermit crab. "Bryce, are you ready?" Mom called. "Coming," Bryce answered as he grabbed his hermit crab cage. "Let's go, Lyle!" In the car, Bryce said, "It sure is interestin…

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The Purpose and Plan of God Part 1 26:01

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Today on Sound Doctrine we reflect on the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. As we do, you’ll come to realize it was not only predicted, but perfectly orchestrated. It was in line with the purpose and plan of God. The spiritual warfare that ensued in those days was also noteworthy, as the enemy tried to put a stop to it all. But God is …

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Run, Mason, Run

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Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:9-12; 2 Timothy 2:22 Mason got off the bus and started walking home. He was joined by Zachary and Gavin, two high school students who lived on farms adjoining his. "Hey, Gavin," said Zachary as they walked along a field of watermelons, "let's get a couple of those." "I don't know," Gavin said. "Last time we took one, Mr. …

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Distant Discipleship and Restoration Part 2 26:01

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In His final moments on this earth, Jesus was betrayed by His close disciples, humiliated, beaten beyond recognition, and eventually crucified. Today on Sound Doctrine we’ll hear about Peter’s denial of Jesus, during this time, and why it happened. It’ll serve to encourage us to remain close to the Lord and His Word so that we’ll be able to stay fa…

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The Christian Bouquet

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Bible Reading: Romans 14:1-13, 19-23 The sound of the lawn mower next door cut through the quiet of a lazy Sunday afternoon as Daphne and her mother worked on a fresh flower arrangement. "I'm glad the Bakers moved in next door," said Mom. "It's nice having Christian neighbors, isn't it?" Daphne handed Mom two red roses, being careful not to prick h…

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Distant Discipleship and Restoration Part 1 26:01

19h ago26:01

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We’ll be in the gospel of Matthew chapter 26. Jesus is on the road to the cross. And He would be betrayed by one of His disciples. If you’ve ever been betrayed by someone close to you, well you know how awful that is! Few things in life are as painful as that. We’ll set out to learn from Peter’s mistakes, so this doesn’t happen to us! To support th…

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Like Squirrels

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Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 Four-year-old Lilia held her mom's hand as she walked home from school. "Look at all the squirrels!" she squealed. "They're gathering food for winter," her brother Casen informed her. "We learned all about it in school today." "Gathering food for winter?" Lilia repeated. "Why do they need to do that?" "Because when win…

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Number Line

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Bible Reading: Psalm 102:25-28; Revelation 1:8 Holden climbed into the back seat of the car, eager to talk about what he'd learned in math class that day. "Mom, did you know that a number line doesn't have a beginning or an end? It's a line with every number on it, both positive and negative. Mr. Starke told us that number lines go on forever and e…

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FULFILLING OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIES

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This week's lesson will focus on the Old Testament prophecies pointing to the Messiah, and how Jesus fulfilled them. Why do many refuse to accept these signs? How can we help them?

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Our Heavenly Father Part 3 26:00

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So how’s your prayer life going these days? What do you pray about most often? If you’re like most, you throw out a few requests regarding the present needs in your life. And maybe thank God for the food at mealtimes. But as we’ll learn in a moment, it should be so much more than that. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.onepla…

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A Family That Cares

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Bible Reading: Luke 2:41-52 Josiah looked at the craft he'd made in Sunday school. It was a box covered in construction paper that said "Jesus loves you, and He'll always take care of you" on the top. Josiah sighed. Those words didn't make him feel especially happy. I already have too many people taking care of me, he thought. Between his parents a…

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Persecuted but not Forsaken Part 2 26:01

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Whether it’s public ridicule, the loss of a precious relationship, or even having our life taken, it’s not uncommon for Christians to face persecution! And the Bible tells us to expect it. Today on Sound Doctrine we’ll recall the persecution Jesus faced just prior to the cross.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/do…

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Mom Takes a Break

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Bible Reading: Matthew 14:22-25 "I'm done." Mom wiped her eyes and pushed back from the table. "I need a break." Reagan didn't remember the last time she had seen her mom cry, and this time it was over a sewing machine? She looked at the fabric that was supposed to become a costume for her school play. "You're not going to finish that?" "Not right …

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Persecuted but not Forsaken Part 1 26:01

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From ridicule on social media, to even some losing their lives because of their faith, persecution is occurring at an alarming rate. But as pastor Jeff Johnson points out, you’re in good company. Even Jesus was persecuted. Today on Sound Doctrine we’ll hear about His arrest, and standing before the Sanhedrin, and even a close disciple disowning Him…

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Gooey or Not

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Bible Reading: Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 "We made cinnamon biscuits for tomorrow's bake sale at school today," announced Lexi, bounding up the steps and into the house. "Miss Summers took us to the kitchen and helped us. They were gooey and deeeelicious! We were each allowed to have one after all the other ones had been packaged." "They s…

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How to Handle Trials Part 2 26:01

6d ago26:01

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We all face trials, and they can be hard to handle. But we can learn a lot from observing how Jesus handled them, and we’ll do that today with pastor Jeff Johnson. Join us in Matthew chapter 26.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29By Jeff Johnson

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Fish Ears

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Bible Reading: James 1:21-25 Hurry up, Dad, thought Landon as his dad read a Bible passage aloud. Landon was anxious for morning devotions to end so the day's fishing trip could begin. It seemed like a long time before Dad finally closed with prayer. "Okay, let's go!" said Landon as soon as Dad said "Amen." He grinned at his mother. "We'll bring yo…

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Look Longer 45:44

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Don't let the enemy steal your wonder. Brian McCormack takes us on a biblical tour of AWE - from creation, to the cross, to very throne room of God himself - and challenges us to fight for the thing that inspires our worship more than any other. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social media @breakaw…

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How to Handle Trials Part 1 26:01

2d ago26:01

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We all go through trials and suffering, but how we handle them is so very important. Today on Sound Doctrine we’re learning how to handle trials like Jesus. There are some things we’re to do and not do, and Matthew chapter 26 points that out to us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29…

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God Notices

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Bible Reading: Matthew 6:1-4 "Who would like to take this form to the principal for me?" asked Mrs. Li. "It's very important, and he's waiting for it." Flynn raised his hand high for his teacher to see. "Flynn, you may go," she said. Flynn proudly walked to the principal's office with the form in his hand. But when he got there, the principal wasn'…

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The First Communion 26:01

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Communion we do it on a regular basis at church. But why do we do it? Has it become a meaningless ritual, or something mechanical or superficial as time has gone by for you? Today on Sound Doctrine we’ll look back to the very first communion, when it was instituted by Jesus. And we’ll see the reason we’re to do it, and heart we’re to have as we do.…

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A Long Time Ago

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Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Grace and Alicia got off the bus and walked to Grace's front door. "Our church is having a kids' festival on Saturday," said Grace. "We'll have crafts and food, and the high schoolers will perform a drama about Jesus's death and resurrection. You want to come?" "Nah," said Alicia. "My parents say church is made…

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BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO BELIEVE

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This lesson will explore the witness of other believers including Abraham, Mary, the reluctant Pontius Pilate, and the hesitant Thomas. What can we learn from the struggles of each of these believers?

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Paul Revere

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Bible Reading: Acts 20:17-21 "The British are coming! The British are coming!" Jacob cried as he spurred his horse past Uncle Eric and thundered through the pasture back toward the barn. Uncle Eric soon caught up. "You must have learned about the Revolutionary War and how Paul Revere warned the colonists that enemy troops were coming," he said as t…

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Our Heavenly Father Part 2 26:00

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We’ll be in First John chapter five today. Am I really saved and going to heaven when I die? Even some Christians wonder about that, at various times. First John was written in part so that we’d know where we stand with God. And today we’ll point out a few things we can look for in our lives that serve as confirmation. To support this ministry fina…

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Like a Baby

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Bible Reading: Psalms 23; 139:1-6; Matthew 7:9-11 "Layla is crying again," Kiera told her aunt. "What do you think she wants this time?" "She's probably hungry," said Aunt Michelle as she picked up her five-week-old baby. "She can't do anything for herself, can she?" asked Kiera. "You have to pick her up and carry her. You dress her, you feed her, …

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To Be Betrayed Part 2 26:00

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We’re nearing the completion of our study in Matthew’s gospel. Most of us have experienced betrayal. Maybe it was from a close friend or family member. And it’s painful! But how should we handle it? Pastor Jeff Johnson believes we find the answer to that question as we consider the betrayal of Jesus, by one of His disciples. To support this ministr…

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Redemption Policy

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Bible Reading: Galatians 3:11-13; 4:4-7 "Mom, what does 'redeem' mean?" asked Brock. "Redeem?" repeated Mom. "It means to buy back. Why?" Brock pointed to a coupon in a paper. "This coupon for popsicles says it will be 'redeemed in accordance with company policy.' Does that mean somebody will buy the coupon back?" Mom nodded. "An ice cream company …

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To Be Betrayed Part 1 26:00

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Have you ever been betrayed by someone very close to you? It’s a painful experience, and one that Jesus went through on His road to the cross. How could anyone in their right mind betray Jesus? It seems unthinkable! As we look at this betrayal we’ll learn how to deal with it ourselves, next time it happens to us. Get ready for a helpful study in Ma…

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The Greatest Weapon of All

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Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:17 Jadyn thrust his blue foam sword at his brother's arm and shouted, "Ha! I got you." Tyler smacked his green foam sword across Jadyn's leg and yelled back, "I hit your leg! You can't fight now." "I don't need two legs. I will fight you to the death!" Jadyn hopped on one foot and sliced his sword down, narrowly missing T…

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Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Part 2 26:00

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If you’re a regular listener, you know we’ve spent several months going verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. We’ve now reached a pivotal section in this account of the Lord’s earthly life and ministry. In chapter sixteen a plot against Jesus begins to unfold, and we have a very touching scene where Mary is worshipping at the feet of Jesus.…

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A Flimsy Net

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Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 Elliot looked out the kitchen window. It had rained all morning, but now the sun was shining brightly. The leaves on the big tree outside were golden and seemed to glow in the sunlight. If only those leaves could be turned into real gold, thought Elliot. Then Mom and I could solve all our problems. He sighed. He could…

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Unity is Not Optional 38:00

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A culture marked by division needs Christians who walk in unity…with God, and with one another. Brian McCormack makes a case for unity as central to the Bible’s story, presents the path to unity, and passes along God’s invitation into unity…also known as “the Gospel.” For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us o…

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A Visit to the Capitol

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Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:14-18 "Okay, class, change of plans," called Miss Allen from the front of the bus. Ana could barely hear her because of the wind and rain beating against the bus windows. "Due to the storm, we're not going to be able to visit the zoo today after all. However, the state capitol is not far away, and they said they could fit…

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A Special Poem

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Bible Reading: Philippians 2:13-16 "Whenever I get home from school, all I want is food that's cool," chanted Marina, making up the rhyme as she opened the freezer and took out an ice cream bar. She grinned at her brother Archer. Archer rolled his eyes and made up a rhyme of his own. "I think your rhyme is kind of sad--your poetry is really bad." M…

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Ready for Church

12d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 57:7-11 "Let's get ready for church," said Dad. "We don't want to be late." "Dad says that every week," Amos told his sister, Maggie. "We should get ready early some Sunday, just to see if it's really Dad talking or if it's a recording that plays every week." Dad grinned and nodded. When they arrived at church, no other cars we…

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MORE TESTIMONIES ABOUT JESUS

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There would be many witnesses to the miracles and words of Jesus through his ministry. This lesson will focus on reactions from John the Baptist, the crowd of 5,000, and Jesus himself. What did the Father have to say? Why is divine revelation important to understand the truth about God and His plan for our lives?…

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A Home in Heaven

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Bible Reading: John 3:3; 14:1-6; 1 Peter 1:3-5 "Do you really believe what your Sunday school teacher said?" asked Oscar. He was spending the weekend with his friend Michael while his parents were out of town. "Your teacher said some people won't go to heaven. If that's true, who gets to go? Do you? Do I?" "Like Mr. George said, only people who tru…

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Give Thanks for Stars

14d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 136:1-9 "Our room is going to look so cool!" Ivy said as she set her brush down and took a seat on the floor. She and her twin sister, Elinor, had just finished painting their room completely black. After it dried, they were going to put star-shaped glow-in-the-dark stickers all over the walls. "It's going to be like sleeping o…

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Spooked

15d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 118:6-9; Isaiah 41:10 Danae was excited when she returned home from an afternoon of horseback riding. "That was so much fun!" she told her family. "We went on a trail ride through the woods. My horse was spooked once, but I didn't fall off!" "Spooked?" asked Dallas, Danae's little brother. "Did you see a ghost?" Danae laughed. …

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The Best Treatment Plan

22d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 34:1-15; 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 Thea inhaled the mist from her nebulizer. She felt her chest muscles relax as air rushed in. Just a few minutes before, an asthma attack had robbed her of her breath. "How do you feel now?" Mom asked as Thea let out a breath. "Better," Thea said. "I wish I didn't have asthma." "I know," Mom said. …

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Looking Up to You

17d ago

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Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1-4 "Oh man! Julie's here again?" whined Luke. "I told Aunt Megan I would watch her for a few hours," said Mom. "What's wrong? I thought you loved your baby cousin." "She's fine, I guess. It's just that whenever she's here, Kevin totally ignores me. He doesn't want to play or go outside. He just wants to hold Julie. Wha…

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The Hiding Tree

18d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalms 27:5-10, 14; 91:14-16 Because there was so much arguing going on inside the house, no one heard Jude slip out the back door. He ran across the yard and shimmied up his favorite tree. Somehow, sitting in the big old tree made Jude feel better--safe from things like noise and heartache. The tree was his hiding place and escape. …

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Kelsey’s Dog

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Bible Reading: John 10:27-30 When Shaun asked to see the gift his little sister had just opened, Kelsey turned away. "No," she said. "Mine." "I just want to look at it!" Shaun said. "Sorry, kiddo, but it is her gift," said Mom. "I'm sure she'll let you look at it later. Right now, she's in love with that little dog." "It's a dog?" Shaun just wanted…

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THE TESTIMONY OF THE SAMARITANS

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Who were the Samaritans, and what was their relationship to the Jews? In this lesson we will learn through Jesus' interaction with a Samaritan woman, and her testimony to her people. What did Jesus mean by "living water"?

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Moving Out in Faith

20d ago

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Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:8-12 Jack helped Dad load the last of the boxes into the truck. Then he jumped down to the street and looked up at his house. It wasn't the largest or fanciest house on the block, but it was the only place he'd ever called home. Now his parents had accepted teaching positions at a school in Guatemala. They were moving away…

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Deleting Mrs. Trembley

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Bible Reading: Revelation 21:22-27 Willow swallowed hard. Ever since Dad had helped her set up her newspaper route accounts on the computer, she worked diligently to keep them up to date. But now she hesitated as her finger hovered over the delete key. The account on the computer screen was that of one of her customers--Mrs. Trembley. The name glow…

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A Tough Shell

22d ago

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Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 16:6-13; John 3:16-17 TAP! TAP! TAP! Two hammers thudded on the walnut shells. Ben and his dad were stripping the thick outer shells from nuts they had gathered in the woods. "Ugh!" exclaimed Ben, looking at the stains on his gloves. "It was fun picking these up, but they sure are messy!" "Sure are," said Dad. "But just thin…

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Going with the Flow

23d ago

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Bible Reading: Titus 2:11-15 "Look at those jellyfish!" exclaimed Jude. "They look like tiny parachutes!" He leaned forward, watching the silky-looking jellyfish that were floating in one of the tanks at the aquarium. Ashlynn nudged her way closer. "Wow!" she cried. "Look at the colors--pink, white, blue, yellow, green, purple, and even some stripe…

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