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Have you ever gotten in trouble for not being serious, especially in church? Does God not want you to be silly? Let's find out together! Bible Verses: 1st Corinthians 14, Luke 12, Proverbs 19:1, Proverbs 15:5, Proverbs 29:11, Ecclesiastes 3, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 12:36, Proverbs 12:18

We're often told that we need to "live our truth", but what does that mean? What does God say about it? Bible Verses: Jeremiah 17:9, 1st John 2:21, John 14:6, John 8:31 and 32, Psalm 119:160

It can be easy to to think that the time we have is ours to do with as we wish, but today we learn that's not entirely true, and find out that God expects us to use our time wisely. Bible Verses: Ephesians 5, Matthew 5:16, Colossians 3:17 & 23, Matthew 11,

There are a lot of things to pay attention to out there in the world, and today we'll be talking about which one (or two) top off the list as the most important. Bible Verses: Deuteronomy 6, Leviticus 19, Matthew 22,

Pastors are really busy people, and today we learn what they're up to when they're behind the scenes instead of behind the pulpit. Bible Verses: Ecclesiastes 3:13, 1st Peter 5, James 3, Hebrews 13:7, Acts 20:25, 1st Timothy

This week we continue the story of Abraham, and we take a look at the greatest test he ever faced, and why God gave it to him. Bible Verses: Genesis 16-22

This week we begin a two-part series on the story of the Father of our faith, and the promises God made to him. Bible Verses: Genesis 12-15, Hebrews 9:15, Matthew 26:28

Bad influences are everywhere, and they do have a big effect on how easy it is to do what is wrong, but does that mean that if we keep everything bad away from us we will be perfect? 1st Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 4:23, Mark 7:

Whether you like it or not, anger is a part of our lives, but why would God give us emotions like that, and is there anything good about them? Bible Verses: Genesis 6:6, Mark 3:5, Psalm 7:11, 2nd Peter 3, James 1, Ecclesiastes 7:9, Psalm 37:8, Ephesians 4, Genesis 4

The bible is where we turn when we want to find answers, but where did it come from, and is it really something we should be trusting? Bible Verses: Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 30:8, James 1:22, Psalm 119:11

When it comes to being a strong follower of God, being meek isn't usually the first thing we think of. Today we learn about what meekness has to do with real strength. Bible verses: Matthew 5:5, 2nd Timothy 1:7, Matthew 26, 1st Peter 3:4, Colossians 3:12, Ephesians 4:2,

How good is good, and what can you do to be more good? Does God think you're good? Let's take a look at these good questions today! Bible Verses: Romans 3:10, Isaiah 6:46, 1st Corinthians 13, Matthew 23:28, 1st John 1:9, John 3:16, &  1st Peter 2:24.

We are told to show God's love to others even if they treat us badly, but could that mean we should... leave them alone? Bible Verses: Matthew 10, Matthew 5, Ephesians 6:12, Ephesians 5:1,

Sometimes being patient with people is tough, but being patient with God can be too! Bible Verses: Exodus 32, Numbers 16, Numbers 21, 2nd Peter 3:9, Hebrews 12:6

Sometimes when you read the bible , the stories can seem a little fantastic. Are there limits to what God can do, and if so, what are they? Bible Verses: Matthew 8:26, Matthew 9:6, Luke 1:37, Philippians 4:13, Job 42:2, Jeremiah 32:17, James 4, Luke 22:42, Luke 12:48, Genesis 9:1, Hebrews 13:5, Hebrews 6:18, 2nd Corinthians 5, Isaiah 53:10

Boredom is really... boring. How could it ever be good? And what can we do so we aren't bored? Bible Verses: Proverbs 13:4, Ecclesiastes 10:18, Galatians 5,  Philippians 4:7, Ecclesiastes 3, Exodus 34:21, Matthew 6

Have you ever seen someone else making a difference around you and wonder if you were important enough to make a difference yourself? Should you be doing what they are? Bible verses: 1st Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4

It's the second drama show of the summer, and behind the scenes the kids are learning how God wants us to tell others about what He's done for them. Bible verses:  Romans 10, Acts 2, Matthew 28:16-20

It's that time of year again! Mr. Jacobs and the gang are putting on a drama show for the community to raise money for missionaries.   Bible Verses: Romans 6:23, 1st John 1:9

For us kids, summer is the season of freedom, but what does God say about what we should do with that freedom? Bible verses: Proverbs 6, Romans 8, Galatians 3, 2nd Corinthians 5,  Romans 6

It's not a bad thing to be safe, obviously. But is there such a thing as being too safe? Bible verses: Matthew 6, Deuteronomy 22:8, Romans 14:13, 1st Timothy 5:8, Ephesians 5:29, 1st Timothy 4:8, 1st Corinthians 6

Did you know that in some places, being a Christian isn't legal? What is this all about, and what can we do about it? John 15:19-20, 1st John 3:13, Matthew 5:10, 1st Peter 3:14, John 16:33

Dads are really important when it comes to being examples, teaching us skill, and taking care of us! Thanks dads! Bible verses: Colossians 3:21, Psalm 103:13, Psalm 68:5, Isaiah 1:17, Ephesians 5,

Friends can be awesome, but sometimes they can let us down. How do we know who to trust, and is there such a thing as a friend that is always faithful? Bible Verses: Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1, Malachi 3:10, Joshua 23:14, Psalm 100:5, Romans 8:28, Proverbs 29:5, Proverbs 27:6, 1st John 1:9,  2nd Thessalonians 3:3

When you meet someone who doesn't agree with you on something it can be easy to treat them badly, but is that how God tells us to behave? Matthew 22:39, Timothy 3:16, Matthew 18, 1st Corinthians 13, 2nd Timothy 2, Ephesians 4:15, Proverbs 16:5, James 4:6.

There's a lot of talk in church about God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit... but how can they all be God? Bible Verses: John 1,  Philippians 2, John 3:16, Hebrews 12:2,  Romans 8:34, Genesis 1, Psalm 19:1, Job 12, Psalm 34:8, Malachi 3:10, , Matthew 6:33,

Breaking News! Jesus is alive, and He has told His followers that they will do great things when God's Spirit enters into them. Click the link to get the story! Bible verses: John 20, Luke 24, Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1-2, John 14 , Romans 10:9, John 8:31

It's time again at the kids corner for the kids to record Mother's Day greetings for their moms, but how do you let your mom know how you feel about her? Maybe more importantly; what does God think about moms? Bible Verses: Deuteronomy 5:16, Proverbs 6:20, Leviticus 19:3, Isaiah 66:13, Luke 13:34, Hosea 13:8, Romans 3:10, Luke 6, Matthew 5, 1st Corinthians 13,

Sometimes we can feel strong when we're angry, but this morning Miss Fiona and the girls talk about the dangers of letting anger control us.   Bible Verses: John 15:4-15, James 1:20, Psalm 37:8, 2nd Corinthians 5:21, Mark 3:5, John 2, Mark 11, Numbers 20,

The story in the bible about Moses and the plagues ends with an event called "Passover", but what is that, and why is it important? Bible verses: Exodus 11, 2nd Peter 3:9, Genesis 6,

When we take care of other people's stuff, it can feel like a big responsibility, but what about taking care of God's stuff? Bible Verses: John 1:3, Colossians 1:17, Acts 17:28, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:15, 1st Corinthians 9:27,

Sin can creep in and take over our lives, much like a weed that takes over a flowerbed. What can we do to make sure that this doesn't happen? Bible verses: Matthew 5:29-30, John 14, Hebrews 12  

Easter eggs, Easter Bunnies, Easter parades, Easter....kites? what do these things have to do with Jesus rising from the dead? And is there a right way to celebrate such an important event? Bible Verses: Deuteronomy 10:13, Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23, Isaiah 1, Romans 8:8, and Hosea 6:6

In honor of Purim, it's another news report from bible times, and today's report comes from the book of Esther!

Forgiveness seems simple, but when Mr. Jacobs says there might be more to it than just asking, the kids get a little nervous. Could he be right? Bible Verses: Matthew 6, Mark 11:25, Luke 6:37, Psalm 103, Matthew 18:22, 2nd Peter 3:9

It's easy to get jealous when one of our friends has something good. After all, doesn't God want us to have what they have? Bible Verses: Exodus 20:5, Luke 12, Matthew 25, Mark 12:31, Romans 12:15, Philippians 2:3

God wants us to do the right thing, and if we are doing the right thing then people will see that we are good people... right? how could that be wrong? Bible verses: Matthew 23, Matthew 7, Ephesians 2:10

Sometimes it feels like we are entitled to more than what we have been given, but how do we know how much we really deserve, and does the bible tell us? Bible Verses: Deuteronomy 24:14-15, Leviticus 19:13, Malachi 3:5, Deuteronomy 25:4, Isaiah 1:17, Psalm 33:5, Isaiah 30:18, Deuteronomy 32:4, 2nd Chronicles 19:7, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Romans 5:1, Mark 12:30,  Galatians 2:16,

Valentine's Day is when we tell people we care about them, kind of like God tells us to in the bible; but does that mean we have to treat everyone in a romantic way? Bible Verses: 1st Corinthians 13, Mark 12:30,

There are lots of things that are annoying in this world, and sometimes those annoyances can be people! But, what does God say about how we should treat them? Bible Verses: Proverbs 12:16, Proverbs 19:11, Proverbs 29:11, Ephesians 4, 2nd Timothy 2, Colossians 3, Philippians 1, 1st Peter 5:7, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 4:13, Mark 9:23, Luke 1:37

When you want to know what God has in store for your future, you might ask for some sort of sign, but what would that even look like? Should we look to the stars? Should we look to the sun? Or maybe even a ....stick?   Bible verses: Isaiah 47:13, Deuteronomy 4:19, Daniel 2:27, Matthew 16,

People have been treating each other badly for a very long time, but so have ants and other animals! Why does God want us to treat others with kindness and respect if that's not what nature does? Bible verses: Matthew 7:12, Philippians 2:3, Genesis 1:26, Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:20, 1st Corinthians 13

Understanding God can be pretty tough, but does He understand us? Or maybe just as important; does He know how to play chess? Bible verses: Proverbs 15:3, Matthew 10:29, Jeremiah 23:24, 1st Chronicles 28:9, Matthew 9:4

This week in the garage, Mr. Jacobs' truck isn't working, and his solution to the problem has some of the kids asking if it's the best way to deal with things and, as usual, what does the bible say about it? Bible Verses:  Proverbs 11:2, James 1, Romans 5, Galatians 6,Colossians 3:23, Philippians 4:13, 1st Corinthians 14, 1st Samuel 13

Epiphany... what does that mean? And why is there a Christian holiday about it?   Bible Verses: Matthew 2, Psalm 119

At the end of the year it is always fun to look back at everything that's happened. And that's exactly what Mr. Jacobs and the gang are doing today! Bible Verses: Ephesians 4, Hebrews 12:1, 2nd Corinthians 5:17

It's Christmas time, and that means that families are getting together. Which is often a loud and chaotic experience. How are we supposed to feel "Peace On Earth" with all that going on? Bible Verses: Luke 2:14, Romans 5, Galatians 5:22, Romans 14:19, Matthew 5:9 and Hebrews 12:14

Christmas is always so much fun! Sometimes though, it's hard to feel the "right feelings" of Christmas. Bible Verses: Luke 1, Galatians 5:22 and 23, Galatians 6:8

We all know the nativity story. The stable, the innkeeper, the sheep, the three wise men, the baby. But how can we tell what really happened apart from the classic story we hear every year? And why is there a difference? Bible Verses: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2, Revelation 22:18 and 19, Deuteronomy 4:2, Mark 12

There's a lot of distractions this time of year. The presents, the lights, the garlands, the pageants, the cookies. It's easy to forget why we do it all. Bible Verses: Luke 12:22-34, Colossians 3, 1st Timothy 6:17-19, Psalm 119:11, Proverbs 2:5 and 2nd Corinthians 4:7

When everything seems to be changing in your life, how are you supposed to be thankful? And if its your friend that's feeling like that, what are you supposed to do? Bible Verses: Philippians 2:14, Lamentations, Psalm 7:17, Ephesians 5:20, James 1, 2nd Corinthians 12, 1st Corinthians 13:6 , 1st Peter 2:21, Romans 12:15