Do you like to visit the zoo? Have you ever watched zoo animals being fed or their cages being cleaned? Noah and his family had a lot of work to do on their floating zoo! “Work together as a team for the faith” (Philippians 1:27, ICB). People in God’s fam

Have you ever wanted to know something and Mom or Dad says “Wait a minute”? It feels as if you are going to burst with curiosity. That is probably how King Xerxes felt when he came to Esther’s second banquet.God leads us to opportunities to serve Him and

Have you ever been to a special dinner where everyone dressed in their best clothes? Esther planned a special dinner, a banquet, for the king and Haman. “In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:6, NIV). With God

Have you ever been in a situation when you did not know what to do? Queen Esther was. Read on to find out what she did. “ ‘Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart’ ” (1 Samuel 16:7, NIV). Jesus helps me accept everyone.

Have you ever entered a competition? Did you win? Today’s story is about a beauty competition with a very special prize. It may have happened like this:“ ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven’

Think about the best celebration you ever had. It may have been a birthday or Christmas. What made it so special? King Josiah and the Israelites had a very special celebration together. Let’s read about it. “They will celebrate your abundant goodness and

Have you ever looked forward to something, and then everything seemed to go wrong? Josiah was so excited when Shaphan came with the scroll from the temple, but then . . . “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” (Psalm 119:105, NIV). God l

Have you ever been in a situation where a friend tries to get you to do something you know is not right? How easy is it to say “no”? Josiah was surrounded by people doing bad things, but he learned to say “no” and changed a whole country. “Josiah . . . di

Have you ever been scared or frightened and did not know what to do? That is just how the Children of Israel felt at the beginning of our story. Read on to find out how their fear was transformed into joy. “ ‘I will sing to the Lord, for He is highly exal

What is your favorite song that tells about God’s love? How do you feel when you sing it? When we get to heaven, we will sing our favorite songs to praise God. What song will you sing? Who will sing with you? Memory Verse -- Shout for joy to the Lord, all