In this episode, I share from Luke and John about Jesus’ last hours with His disciples before His death, and how Jesus wants to help us receive and share His love with those right in the room with us.
Discussion with your kids: Name the people you share a room with the most. Ask Jesus to help you come up with some cool ways to show love to them.
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In this episode I share from Luke when Jesus told a story about the Pharisees’ rejection of Him and that He would take care of His disciples no matter what scary things happened, just as He does today.
Discussion with your kids: Think of some things you want Jesus to be in charge of. Then say something like, “Jesus, I want you to be in charge of my dog, my room, my schoolwork, and my friendships.”
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In this episode, I share from Luke about Jesus seeking Zacchaeus and how He invites us to join in His good works all the way until He comes again.
Discussion with your kids: Take turns telling each other why Jesus is the best, and see how long you can go back and forth.
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In this episode, I share from Luke about a rich man and a blind man who came to Jesus and how God invites us to come to Him in prayer.
Discussion with your kids: Ask your children to come up with some ways they could show love to kids who are younger than them at church or at school.
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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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