“It is real important to be brave so you are not afraid to fight boys,” says Chelsea, age 6. Well, before you battle boys, you’ll have to battle Rebecca, 5, because she defines courage as: “You don’t want to hit ...
Read More »How do you know God love you?
“I know God loves me because he gave us our family, sister, mom, dad and dog Sam,” says Jeff, 9. Jeff, I’m glad you mentioned Dad before your dog Sam. “God made me so that I could run, jump and ...
Read More »How should we pray for North America?
(Part 2 of 2) “Dear God: Help everyone on the hard math test. I love you, God, and in Jesus name I pray.” This prayer was offered by Mallory, 8, but it represents a sense of helplessness for all who are ...
Read More »Why are people different from one another?
Rich vs. poor. Israeli vs. Palestinian. Girls vs. boys. Wouldn’t the world run much more easily if people were alike? Wrong, says Michael, age 7. God made us different from one another so “He wouldn’t be bored.” Or, to put ...
Read More »How does remaining In God’s word make you free?
“In order to be free, we need to believe in the Lord,” says Emily, 12. Yes, that is where freedom begins. Freedom from spiritual death comes from believing in Christ alone as one’s savior. That is why Jesus called this ...
Read More »Why do people argue over who Jesus is?
“Nothing is as frustrating as arguing with someone who knows what he’s talking about,” wrote Sam Ewing. The religious leaders of Jesus’ time constantly tried to trap Jesus with trick questions. They must have come away frustrated every time they ...
Read More »Which Commandments is most important?
According to one email I received, the Fifth Commandment is “Humour thy father and mother.” Although humour may help at times, the word is “honour.” Alyssa, age 8, says honoring your parents is especially important “because if you don’t, it ...
Read More »What does God enjoy most?
“God likes people because he made them on the last day,” says Sarah, age 6. I suppose Sarah’s idea is that God saved the best for last. “God enjoys us because we are quiet people,” says Kasey, 6. I wonder ...
Read More »Your new name in God’s Kingdom (2 of 2)
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” according to Shakespeare. But is it really true that names are unimportant? Name in Heaven Kids Talk About God God is in ...
Read More »What will your name be in God’s Kingdom?
(Part 1 of 2) “I think God will give me ‘Bubba’ as a new name,” says Andrew, age 11. “‘Bubba’ means like a good friend. I think everybody will have a good name in heaven because there is no evil there.” ...
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