Foxes are like the ninjas and escape artists of the wild, but why are they so sneaky? 

 Here’s our trail map:

• What Is A Fox?
• Where Do Foxes Live?
• Are Foxes Playful?
• Why Are Foxes So Sneaky?
• How Do We Create a Good Reputation With Others?

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Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Create in me a pure heart, God, and make my spirit right again.” Psalm 51:10 (NCV)

“People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives.” Proverbs 16:2 (NLT)

“...Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.” 1 Thessalonians 2:4 (NLT)

“Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:16 (NLT)

“If anyone belongs to Christ, there is a new creation. The old things have gone; everything is made new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Canid: Dog family including foxes, coyotes, wolves, and pet dogs.

Kits or Pups: Baby foxes. 

Vixen: Female fox. 

Nesting: When a mother animal or human begins preparing an area as the time gets close to have her baby or babies.

Purposeful: To have a reason for doing something. 

Underfur: Shorter hair that keeps foxes warm.

Guard Hairs: Longer coarse, or rough, hair that acts kind of like a rain coat, protecting the fox from rain or wet snow.

Reputation: What people think about someone, normally because of the way they act.

Motives: The reasons why we do something or act a certain way.

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