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  • Max Lucado Daily Devotional - The Gifts of the Cross

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    Have you ever wondered why God gives us so much? We could exist on far less. God could have left the world flat and gray—we wouldn’t have known the difference—but he didn’t. Why give the flower a fragrance? Why give food its taste? Jesus asked, “If you hardhearted, sinful men know how to give good gifts to your children, won’t your Father in heaven even more certainly give good gifts to those who ask him for them?” (Matthew 7:11).

    Every gift reveals God’s love, but no gift reveals his love more than the gifts of the cross. They came, not wrapped in paper, but in passion.  Not covered with ribbons, but sprinkled with blood. The gifts of the cross!  Have you taken time to open these gifts? If you do, perhaps you will hear him whisper, “I did it just for you.”

    Read more He Chose the Nails: What God Did to Win Your Heart

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  • The Bible for Kids Podcast - S8Ep9: Pray Pals: When we Pray, What do we Say?

    Teaching Kids How to Pray: Christy Hooper and Jonathan Hooper Share the Heart Behind Pray Pals

    This week on The Bible for Kids Podcast, hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki welcome authors Christy Hooper and Jonathan Hooper to talk about their new Christian children’s book, Pray Pals: When We Pray, What Do We Say? This engaging and faith-building storybook helps children learn how to pray using Jesus’ example from the Lord’s Prayer.

    Designed for young readers ages 3 and up, Pray Pals introduces kids to prayer through four lovable characters, each representing a key part of the simple and memorable P.R.A.Y. method: Praise, Repent, Ask, and Yield. Through imaginative storytelling, rhymes, and colorful illustrations, children discover how to talk to God in ways that are meaningful and personal.

    Parents, grandparents, and ministry leaders will appreciate how this creative Christian teaching tool makes prayer approachable and memorable. Each character—Poppy, Rainy, Airy, and Yessy—helps children understand one aspect of prayer while connecting directly to Jesus’ teaching in the Lord’s Prayer.

    This beautifully illustrated Christian picture book features:

    • Fun, engaging rhymes that help kids remember how to pray

    • Bright, immersive illustrations that capture children’s attention

    • Built-in moments that encourage families to pause and pray together

    • The full text of the Lord’s Prayer, helping children connect story and Scripture

    Pray Pals is an ideal resource for Christian families, Sunday school teachers, and children’s ministry leaders who want to help kids develop a lifelong habit of prayer and a deeper relationship with God.

    Families can also continue the journey with the companion books, each focusing on one Pray Pals character and a specific element of prayer, helping children grow even deeper in their understanding of how to pray.

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    The Bible for Kids is now a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to learn more today!

    The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

    39 min
  • The Storyteller - Josephine Genaille (Cree) Part 1
    Josephine grew up in a home where her mother was careful about who her kids were around. But eventually Josephine found a way to be with her friends. She ended getting into trouble with alcohol in a way that would change her life. It's a path that many are familiar with. Listen to part one of her amazing story about how God saved her and set her free.
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  • God on the Go by AllMomDoes - Siblings in Jesus (Siblings)
    Family doesn’t always come from shared DNA—and for many of us, the people who feel most like “siblings” are the ones God brings into our lives along the way. Today, Julie shares stories about chosen family and reminds us that Jesus Himself talked about a spiritual family made up of those who follow God together. It’s a comforting reminder that even if you didn’t grow up with the siblings you wished for, you can still find deep, meaningful, family‑level connection in your faith community.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4tHmkk5
    6 min
  • Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion - March 2nd - 2 Timothy 2:3-4
    2 Timothy 2:3-4
    Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.
    It’s not surprising that the apostle Paul often referred to soldiers in his letters. He had seen plenty of Roman soldiers in his time and had no doubt often reflected on their lives. They provided him with a powerful metaphor for the Christian life. I was interested to see that on their website the British army identifies its six values, all of which could easily be applied to the Christian life. They are COURAGE – doing and saying the right thing not the easy thing – DISCIPLINE – doing things properly and setting the right example – RESPECT FOR OTHERS – treat others as you expect to be treated – INTEGRITY – being honest with yourself and your teammates – LOYALTY – support the army and your teammates – and finally SELFLESS COMMITMENT – mates and mission first, me second. Inspiring stuff!
    Paul identified three aspects of a soldier’s life which Timothy needed to reflect upon. Firstly, soldiers need to be ready to suffer. Nobody likes suffering, but in a world that is fundamentally opposed to God, it is inevitable that Christians will suffer. This suffering takes many forms. Sometimes it is physical, but more often it is in the form of verbal abuse, mockery and rejection. This is exactly what Jesus promised. In Matthew 10:22, he said: “All nations will hate you because you are my followers.” As a Christian leader, Timothy needed to prepare people for, and support them through, suffering.
    Secondly, Paul warned Timothy not to get distracted from his central role. Just as a soldier mustn’t get tied up in civilian matters, so too Timothy needed to ensure that he kept his mind on the job of leading the Church. Distraction is a challenge we all face. There are so many excellent things we could do, but we need to focus on what God has called us to do.
    Thirdly, Paul reminded Timothy that the job of soldiers is to please the one who enlisted them. That is precisely our role too. We have been enlisted by Christ and our daily priority needs to be pleasing him, however challenging and difficult that might be.
    Question
    In what particular way does this teaching challenge you today?
    Prayer
    Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for calling me to follow you. Help me to work hard at pleasing you in all that I think, say and do. Amen
    5 min
  • The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley - Addiction, Examination and Communion

    I'm struggling with a gambling addiction and have tried to stop. What can I do? Why did Jesus ask the Father to forgive the people who crucified Him? A pastor of 36 years recently announced he has embraced an alternative lifestyle. I'm trying to wrap my mind around it! Who is being described in Revelation 22 as a person who subtracts or adds to prophecy? If we're totally forgiven people, why do some believers examine themselves each time before taking communion?

    56 min
  • The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley - Forgiven. Period. - Part 2
    Communion is a celebration, not an infestation of examination! Discussion Questions:
    1. Why do you think so many churches have turned a celebration into an examination?
    2. What was the real problem at the Lord's Supper in Corinth? How do we know?
    3. React to this statement: We keep trying to qualify for a supper celebrating that we're qualified!
    4. React to this statement: The instruction Paul gives the Corinthians is to examine how they celebrate, eat at home first, and wait for one another.
    5. What might the average Christian be thinking is "happening" each time at the Lord's Supper? What would you say to them in light of the truth?
    6. What does the Lord's Supper mean to you personally? Why?
    7. What was the biggest takeaway from this message for you?
    37 min

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