For the family on the go that wants to grow in their faith. A short Bible reading, discussion question and prayer prompt—helping make time for Jesus in the midst of life’s busyness
We're back! This week we're hearing two stories from the Bible that show us how God makes us brave, and when we're brave, we put our faith into action. Our stories come from Numbers 13:1-14:10 and Joshua 9 & 10, and our highlighted verse is Joshua 1:9. Check out our Grove Kids Online playlists for this week HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's Bible story is about when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey from Mark 1:1-11. It's the first in our four week series about the stories leading up to Easter. We used the New Living Translation of the Bible. Go HERE for the download of the Family Guide with activity ideas that help reinforce today's story. Worship along with us through our Grove Kids Worship playlist found HERE. Resources used to write today's story were: Go! Curriculum, The Laugh & Learn Bible for Kids, My First Hands-On Bible, and The Big Book of Bible Questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's Bible story is when Jesus fed 4000 people in Matthew 15:29-39. We used the NIrV translation of the Bible. Our big idea is "I can say, 'Thank you, Jesus!'" We follow along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's story is from Matthew 21:12-17 where Jesus clears the temple, teaching us that Jesus wants us to stand up for what's right. We also take a very practical look at what it looks like to stand up for what's right when you see someone being treated wrongly. Our memory verse is, "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." 1 Corinthians 16:13 All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. Also referenced in this episode is children's book author Trudy Ludwig. Trudy's books promote a message of anti-bullying, empathy and standing up for what's right. You can find here Amazon page HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's story is from Matthew 6:5-16 where Jesus teaches us how to pray. Our memory verse is, "Then you will call out to me. You will come and pray to me. And I will listen to you." Jeremiah 29:12 All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's story is from Matthew 6:1-4 where Jesus teaches us to be generous and perform our good deeds in secret. Our memory verse is, Then your giving will be done secretly. Your Father will reward you, because He sees what you do secretly." Matthew 6:4 NIrV All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's story is from Matthew 5:38-48 where Jesus teaches us to love everyone, including our enemies. Our memory verse is, “But here is what I tell you. Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you." Matthew 5:44 NIrV All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
This episode is for the parents and talks about what it means to rejoice in today because God made it. "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 Mentioned in this episode: The Sacred Echo by Margaret Feinberg Pray the Word with David Platt: Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship by Ruth Chou Simons The Next Right Thing Podcast: 2 Words to Avoid with Emily P Freeman --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's story is from John 8;1-11 and talks about how Jesus forgives the sinner, and how we aren't supposed to judge. Our memory verse is, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged." Matthew 1:7 (NIV) All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's Bible story is when Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan. We used the NIrV translation of the Bible. Our big idea is "Jesus wants me to love everyone." We follow along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's story is from Matthew 18:21-35 and talks about how we should forgive others. Our memory verse is, “Forgive one another if you are holding something againt someone. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13b (NIrV) All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's Bible story is about when Jesus stayed behind at the temple and everyone was amazed by how much He knew about God. We used the NIrV translation of the Bible. Our big idea is "Jesus is the Special Son of God." We follow along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's story is from Matthew 9 when Jesus ate dinner with tax collectors and sinners. We're talking about how much Jesus wants to be with us, even though we sin (and let's face it--we all sin). Our memory verse is, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 8:23 (NIrV) All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
This episode is for the parents and takes an in depth look at the elementary kids' verse this week, Matthew 11:28-30. How does Jesus meet you in the midst of your chaos and help you reach a place of contentment, a place of rest? Some practical tips are given to help you process what's causing your chaos and how to bring it under the yoke of Jesus. Mentioned in this episode: She Reads Truth Pray the Word with David Platt Also suggested for helping you think about ordering where something falls in your life priorities, is Episode 195 of the That Sounds Fun Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Welcome back in the New Year! We're in the New Testament now, looking at the life of Jesus. Today's story is about when a paralyzed man was brought to Jesus. Not only was his body healed, and made to walk again, but his sins were forgiven as well! Our memory verse is, “Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIrV) All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
This week we're continuing on in the Old Testament and hearing about when God gave Isaiah a vision and made him a prophet. We then look toward Christmas through a prophecy about Jesus. Our story comes from Isaiah 6 & 53. Our memory verse is, “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the [sin] of us all.” Isaiah 53:6 (NIV) All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's Bible story about when an angel told Zechariah his wife, Elizabeth, would have a baby. This baby, John, would have a special job to do for God. We used the NIrV translation of the Bible. Our big idea is "All of God's words are true." We follow along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings and also used the Laugh & Learn Bible for Kids as a resource. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
This week we're hearing the story of when David was in need of forgiveness. Today's story teaches us God is merciful, so we can go to Him for forgiveness, and comes from 2 Samuel 11. Our memory verse is, “Even though your sins are bright red, they will be white as snow. Even though they are deep red, they will be white like wool.” Isaiah 1:18. All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's Bible story about when God gave Jonah a message for the Ninevites, and Jonah ran away. We used the NIrV translation of the Bible. Our big idea is "God's way is the best way." We follow along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings and also used the Laugh & Learn Bible for Kids as a resource. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today we're sharing about a special Christmas resource we've created for you! Go HERE to download the Advent Guide referenced in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
This week we're hearing the story of David when he didn't take revenge on King Saul. Today's story teaches us how God wants us to live in peace, so we should avoid taking revenge on others, and comes from 1 Samuel 23-24, 26 & 31. Our memory verse is, “Make sure that no one pays back one wrong act with another. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.” 1 Thessalonians 5:15. All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's Bible story about when God saved Daniel from the lions in Daniel 6. We used the NIrV translation of the Bible. Our big idea is "God's way is the best way." Go HERE to download the Advent Guide referenced in this episode. We follow along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings and also used the Laugh & Learn Bible for Kids as a resource. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
Today's Bible story about Daniel and his friends obeying what God says is best in Daniel 1. We used the NIrV translation of the Bible. Our big idea is "God's way is the best way." We follow along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
This week we're hearing the story of David and Goliath and how it teaches that God is with you and will give you strength, so you can stand up to your fears. Our story comes from 1 Samuel 17. Our memory verse is, "So do not be afraid. I am with you. Do not be terrified. I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will hold you safe in my hands." Isaiah 41:10 All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
We're kicking off our stories that follow along with what our preschoolers are learning each week! Today's Bible story about Naaman being healed comes from 2 Kings 5:1-15 and we used the NIrV translation of the Bible. Our big idea is "God takes care of us." We follow along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
This week we're hearing about the difference between what people find impressive and what God finds impressive. We'll hear the story about how Israel demanded a king, and then how God chose a better king. Our story comes from 1 Samuel 8 and 16. Our memory verse is, "People look at the outside of a person. But the Lord looks at what is in the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7b All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the "Go! Curriculum" we use on Sunday mornings. The Laugh & Learn Bible for Kids by Phil Vischer was also a resource for this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
This week we're reading a story about Samuel leading the Israelites to pour out their hearts to God from 1 Samuel 7. This story shows us how God hears our prayers so we can call out to Him for help and forgiveness. Our memory verse is, "When I was in trouble, I called out to the Lord. I cried out to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice. My cry for help reached his ears," Psalm 18:6. All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the "Go! Curriculum" we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
This week we're reading a story about Samson from Judges 13-16 that shows us that God desires righteousness and wants us to control our anger. Our memory verse is, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” James 1:19-20 To record a voice message, simply go to anchor.fm/familygoandgrow All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the "Go! Curriculum" we use on Sunday mornings. The Laugh & Learn Bible for Kids by Phil Vischer was also a resource for this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
This week we're reading a story about Gideon from Judges 6 & 7 that shows us that God is great and should be given all the glory. Our memory verse is, “Lord, may glory be given to you, not to us. You are loving and faithful.” Psalm 115:1 All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the "Go! Curriculum" we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
This week we're reading a story from Judges 4 that shows us how powerful God is. Our memory verse is, "Lord, you are great. You are really worthy of praise. No one can completely understand how great you are." Psalm 145:3 All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the "Go! Curriculum" we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message
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