We're going on a fascinating journey of the mind this week as we explore the perplexing emotion of confusion. I have a fun fact to share, and says that being confused isn't such a bad thing! So, instead of shying away from those confusing moments, embrace them... With God by our side, even the most confusing moments can lead to beautiful revelations!

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Do you ever feel awkward? You are not alone! Feeling awkward is a common experience and studies show that about 25% of people notice when something awkward is happening. Moses sometimes felt awkward and inadequate, especially when God chose him to lead the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt. Find out how Moses grew into his leadership role and became a great leader, the perfect example that feelings of awkwardness are not as significant as God's purpose for our lives.

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Okay friends, we're quizzing on facts discussed in our previous episodes on "getting ready." We're refreshing what we learned about Advent, the importance of readiness, and some trivia facts. I've loved this series because it's helped me, and hopefully you too, to always "be ready!"

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Do you stay up late on Christmas Eve, eager to see what gifts will be under the tree? I've been thinking about if I feel the same level of excitement and readiness for Jesus' return. This week we're talking about how we need to always be prepared for His return, and how this anticipation will change our lives. It's truly the most life-changing return of all time.We have a lot of good stuff to talk about here, so let's get after it!

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Do you get excited before you go on a vacation, or a trip, and think about all the things you're going to do? Sometimes we get so excited ahead of time, but circumstances change and then we have to stay put. God wants us to wait until His timing is right... How do you handle that? It can be hard, but I have a challenge for you in this week's episode. Let's dive in!

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Julie Lyles Carr shares her experience of discovering an eye condition at the age of 10 that affected her central vision. She talks about how she had to learn to look at things differently, and how this experience taught her the importance of perspective. Find out more ways to be ready to see what God can do in your life, even in challenging situations.

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We're talking about what it means to get ready this week. Is it hard for you to be ready on time? Getting ready also includes having a good attitude, being honest, taking care of your things, and getting a good night of sleep. Lots goes into this, but one big takeaway is do not procrastinate. Living a life with God means we should always be ready for where he's leading us. This is a fun one - Let's GO!

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There's a word that you might hear a lot in the next few weeks, and that is Advent. And if you listen to the word adventure, you can hear the word advent in there too. The first handmade wooden advent calendar was made in 1851, and today you can find a lot of advent calendars at places like your grocery store, places like that. Advent means that something's coming, and that's what we're talking about this week. Let's get started!

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Today we’re testing our memory of previous episodes on gratitude! It’s okay if you don’t know all of the answers! The bonus in going over this will help you remember all the good stuff we’ve been talking about the last couple of weeks.

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This week we're talking about the importance of gratitude and how complaining effects us. Have you ever noticed how easily negativity can spread? How about we change that by flipping the scenario into being a "gratitude leader," focusing on the positive aspects of situations, and encouraging others to do the same. How we act can influence others in a positive way, so lets lead with gratitude and positivity!

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