Have you ever had to go a different way because the road was blocked? You had to take a detour. God once led Saul on a “detour.” “The Lord . . . has sent me so that you may see again.” ACTS 9:17, NIV. God leads us to serve others.

Have you ever done something really nice for someone? How did you make them feel? How did you feel? Dorcas did many kind deeds for others, and God cared for her in an amazing way. “Being kind to the needy brings happiness.” PROVERBS 14:21, ICB. Being

Have you ever known someone who was in trouble? How could you help them? Peter’s friends prayed and prayed and prayed for him, and something amazing happened. “The church kept on praying to God for him.” ACTS 12:5, ICB. In God’s family we pray for one ano

Who preaches in your church each Sabbath? Peter was used to preaching about Jesus only to the Jews. But God had other plans for him. “God does not show favoritism.” ACTS 10:34, NIV. God’s children can be friends to everyone.

Do you like working with your mom or dad while you make a cake or wash the car? It’s more fun to share the work. A long time ago some people were chosen to help the apostles in a special way. “Share with God’s people who need help.” ROMANS 12:13, ICB. God

Do you like to have company come to dinner? A long time ago some people were just learning about Jesus. Let’s imagine how one little girl and her family shared with them. “They shared everything they had.” ACTS 4:32, NIV. God’s children share what they ha

Do you have some rules in your house? Rules such as not eating between meals or putting your toys away? Rules help us. They helped the Israelites too. “We will do everything the Lord has said.” EXODUS 19:8, NIV. We thank God for showing us how to live.

Where do you get your food? From a store? An orchard or field? God gave the Israelites some unusual food. “You will have plenty to eat . . . and you will praise the name of the Lord.” JOEL 2:26, NIV We thank God for giving us good food.

Have you ever been thirsty? Really, really thirsty? The children of Israel thought they might die of thirst. “He will lead them to springs of living water.” REVELATION 7:17, NIV.We thank God for giving us water.

Have you ever been lost? The Israelites didn’t get lost, because they had two things to lead them. “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.” GENESIS 28:15, NIV. We thank God for taking good care of us.