Episode 46: Luke 5 Jesus Calls His First Disciples

In this episode, I share from Luke when people began responding to Jesus’ call to follow Him, and that we can enjoy and invite others into this friendship of trust and obedience, too.

Discussion with your kids: Think of someone who seems like they need a hug from God and pray that they would know His love in a deeper way.

Episode 45: Luke 4 Jesus Begins to Heal and Preach

In this episode, I share from Luke about Jesus overcoming every temptation and obeying the Father perfectly, so that we could share in His righteousness and join in His mission.

Discussion with your kids: Think of a nation around the world that needs the light of Jesus’ love. Pray that His light would conquer the darkness in each person’s heart.

Episode 44: Luke 2-3 Jesus Prepares for His Ministry

In this episode, I share from the gospels about how God led John to tell the people that Jesus had come, and how Jesus lived a life of perfect obedience as he grew up. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, we get to enjoy the benefits of that obedience given to us and join Him in being the Father’s beloved sons and daughters.

Discussion with your kids: What’s something you would love to hear Jesus say to you when you meet Him in heaven?

Episode 43: Luke 2 Jesus is Born!

In this episode, I share from Luke 2 about how God worked all the pieces together for Jesus’ birth and how we can trust God to keep His promises to us and in all that we are still waiting for.

Discussion with your kids: Share a promise from God’s Word that has encouraged you lately, and invite your kids to do the same. You can even ask them, “Why do you think Jesus is better than anything else?”

Episode 42: Luke 1 Jesus is Coming!

In this episode, I share from Luke about God’s plan to prepare the way for Jesus to come, and how we get to be carriers of His good news, pointing back to the cross and ahead to the glorious eternal life that is coming.

Discussion with your kids: What is something you want and God doesn’t seem to be answering? Share and pray for each other about it.

I Will Return!

Dear friends,

I’m looking forward to what God has for me to share with you in this next season of life, but for now, I’ll give you a glimpse of how He is filling my time each day and night.

Faith Adeline Yoder, 9 1b, 6 oz.

And if you want something great to listen to, you can check out Ellie Holcomb’s new kids’ album Sing.

Episode 41: 1 Samuel 29-31 God Gives David Victory and Brings Saul To Defeat

In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel about how God helped David rescue the women and children the Amalekites captured, but Saul was defeated, and how Jesus wants to lead us through each unexpected circumstance as we keep listening for and obeying Him.

Discussion with your kids: What trouble right now do you want to place in King Jesus’ lap? If it’s a person, you can picture leading them by the hand and bringing them to Jesus on His throne, while you pray together. His arms are open wide.

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Episode 40: 1 Samuel 26-28 David Hides Among the Philistines But Saul Fears Them

In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel, when David spared Saul’s life again, but Saul found out that he was going to die, and how Jesus wants to walk with us into the future and teach us to be His helpers in His kingdom.

Discussion with your kids: Tell your kids what you wanted to be when you grew up, and how Jesus has led you faithfully to where you are now. Thank Him together for all the good things He’s brought into your life this far.

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Episode 39: 1 Samuel 24-25 David Spares Saul’s Life and Nabal’s

In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel, when David doesn’t take revenge on Saul or Nabal, and how Jesus wants to guide us in the way we relate to and love the people in our lives.

Discussion with your kids: Ask Jesus who He would like to love even more through you. Ask Him to show you His heart for that person and how He wants to encourage them through you.

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Episode 38: 1 Samuel 21-23 Saul Chases David and Kills the Priests

In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel, when Saul kept pursuing David, but David kept seeking God’s guidance, and how Jesus wants to guide us and be the help we need everyday.

Discussion with your kids: Ask Jesus to speak a word of encouragement to your heart today, and then share with each other what comes to mind. Then, you can thank Him for it and tell Him you receive it!

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