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.
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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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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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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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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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In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel, when Saul became so jealous of David that he tried to kill him, and how Jesus wants to rescue us from living in fear, anger, and trying to control our lives without Him.
Discussion with your kids: Choose someone you want to celebrate! Pray for them, blessing them in their journey with Jesus, and ask Jesus to show you a way you can encourage them.
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In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel about how David’s friendship with God made him fight to defend God’s Great Name against Goliath, and how Jesus wants to grow in friendship with us in every stage of our lives and in whatever battles we face.
Discussion with your kids: What area of your life do you want to invite Jesus’ power to come into? Share with each other, and pray that you would both hear the wisdom and truth Jesus wants to give you in it.
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In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel 14-15 when Jonathan leads the Israelites in victory, but Saul makes foolish decisions, and how Jesus invites us to live under and be blessed by His authority and power.
Discussion with your kids: Where would you like Jesus to show His power? Pray together, inviting Him to work, and thank Him for how powerful He is.
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In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel about how God uses Saul to rescue the Israelites, but then in another battle he becomes fearful and disobeys, and how God’s Spirit is ready to help whenever we face a scary situation.
Discussion with your kids: What’s one of your favorite stories from the Bible about God’s rescue? Thank Jesus for being the perfect Rescuer and for His Spirit’s help each day.
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In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel, when the Israelites demand a king, and how Jesus wants to be our perfect, loving King, leading our hearts in His ways.
Discussion with your kids: Is there something you’ve prayed for God to do and He hasn’t done it? Ask Jesus to speak into your thoughts and show you what He wants you to know about this situation.
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