In this episode I share from Luke about how Jesus invites us to forgive others and live lives of thankfulness even as we look forward to His return.
Discussion with your kids: Think of someone who makes you angry sometimes. Now imagine taking them by the hand and leading them to God’s throne so that He can deal with them. He might even help you to see them the way He does.
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In this episode, I share from Luke about how we can receive God’s blessings and trust Him to take care of us as we share with others what we’ve been given.
Discussion with your kids: Think of something you would like God to help you share with a friend or sibling. Ask Him to give you a heart that is happy to share it.
Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller
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In this episode, I share three stories Jesus told about how much He wants us to live under His care and protection, and that the Father’s arms are open wide each time we wander off and follow our own selfish desires.
Discussion with your kids: Imagine you are the younger son in the story Jesus told and have just decided to quit feeding pigs and come home. Close your eyes and picture the rest of the story as the father welcomes you back.
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In this episode, I share from Luke when Jesus showed the Pharisees how much God cares for the poor and sick and those who come to His banquet in faith, and that the Spirit can help us receive those people in God’s love, too.
Discussion with your kids: Think of someone you don’t really like being around. Pray that God would change your heart and help you to share the love He gives you.
The Wedding Banquet, Rain for Roots
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In this episode I share from Luke when Jesus taught about God’s kingdom coming patiently, slowly, and miraculously, and that He is showing people from every nation the way through His door of salvation.
Discussion with your kids: Think of someone who might not have gone through Jesus’ door of salvation. Pray that God would give them a soft heart and help you show them His love and the way to Jesus.
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In this episode, I share from Luke when Jesus taught His disciples about trusting God to take care of them in this life and in the life to come, and that His Spirit is still with us, helping us each time we worry.
Discussion with your kids: What is something you’ve been worried about lately? Ask Jesus what He wants to tell you about it and listen for the thoughts He brings to mind.
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In this episode, I share from Luke when Jesus tells about the Father’s care through the Holy Spirit and that His followers can’t live in the light without His help.
Discussion with your kids: Imagine that Jesus is sitting on a chair in your living room and asks, “What’s been making you feel happy lately? What’s been making you feel sad?” Tell Him, and then thank Him for listening.
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In this episode, I share from Luke about how Jesus invited His disciples to preach, care for others, and learn from Him, and how we can do the same in the power of His Holy Spirit so that those who want to know Him can hear.
Discussion with your kids: Choose a harvest field to pray for, whether it’s close to where you live or across the ocean, and ask God to send someone to share the gospel with each person who’s ready to hear.
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In this episode, I share from Luke about how the disciples began to go out in Jesus’ power, but still needed to understand the extent of it, and how God can give us faith to believe He has the power to shine His light of love and healing into any situation.
Discussion with your kids: Take turns naming as many powerful things as you can, and then thank Jesus for being more powerful than any of them.
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In this episode, I share from Luke when Jesus rescued each person who came to Him in need, and how He invites us to trust His powerful work in our lives even if we don’t know what kind of help we need.
Discussion with your kids: Think of someone who needs God’s help right now. Pray that they would know Jesus’ peace and trust in His power to help them.
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