Posts with the tag “spreadtheword”

Have you ever felt like having the worst day ever? Imagine planning a fun day at a theme park like Disney World, packed with exciting rides, tasty treats, and meeting your favorite characters. But wha...  Read More

Ephesians 1:18-19 (NIV)"I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,...  Read More

Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? Where the circumstances pile up, one after another, until you're left feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, and ready to throw in th...  Read More

Have you ever been caught in a storm? Maybe you were outside when it started raining hard, the wind blew fast, and thunder made loud booms. Storms can be scary! In today’s Bible story, the apostle Pau...  Read More

Acts 27:22-25 (NIV)“But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve s...  Read More

In a world filled with distractions and competing priorities, how often do we pause to consider the opportunities God places before us? Every day, we encounter moments that could potentially change so...  Read More

A Big Moment on a Big StageHave you ever been called up to speak in front of your whole class or team? Maybe it was for a school play, show-and-tell, or just to answer a question. Your heart starts ra...  Read More

Revelation 3:7–8 (NIV)“To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts n...  Read More

In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves stuck - whether personally, as a community, or as a church. The path forward can seem unclear, much like a vehicle mired in mud. But what if the keys t...  Read More

Being Faithful is HardHave you ever done the right thing, but still got treated badly? Maybe you told the truth and someone didn’t believe you. Or you tried to help, but someone got mad. That doesn’t ...  Read More

1 Corinthians 9:19–23Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law...  Read More

Do you ever find yourself in survival mode, desperately seeking guidance and direction? What if there was a way to not just survive, but thrive? What if there were leaders who could show us the way, n...  Read More

1 Thessalonians 2:7–8 (NIV)Instead, we were like young children among you. Just as a nursing mother cares for her children, so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to shar...  Read More

Follow the ShepherdHave you ever seen a shepherd taking care of sheep? Maybe not in real life, but think about what it would be like. The shepherd leads the sheep to food, watches out for danger, and ...  Read More

In today's world, it often feels like we're drowning in a sea of anger and indignation. From social media feeds to news headlines, outrage seems to be the prevailing emotion of our time. But what if t...  Read More

Following Jesus When Everyone’s ShoutingHave you ever been at a basketball game or a school assembly where everyone was yelling and cheering so loudly you couldn’t even hear yourself think? Maybe peop...  Read More

Hebrews 12:28 (NIV)Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.Devotional ThoughtWe live in a world that...  Read More

In today's rapidly changing world, it's easy to feel lost and disconnected from faith. The fastest-growing religious category in the United States is now "unaffiliated," reflecting a growing cynicism ...  Read More

Have you ever tried to solve a mystery? Maybe you played a game where you had to figure out who took the last cookie, or you looked for clues to find a hidden treasure. It can be fun to search for ans...  Read More

Isaiah 45:18 (NIV)“For this is what the Lord says—he who created the heavens, he is God; he who fashioned and made the earth, he founded it; he did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhab...  Read More

Palm Sunday reminds us of a pivotal moment in history – Jesus entering Jerusalem not on a war horse or with an army, but humbly riding on a donkey. The crowds shouted "Hosanna!" and waved palm branche...  Read More

How God Changes a CityImagine you’re on a secret mission—not to find treasure, but to change a whole city! You don’t have superpowers or a big team. All you’ve got is a Bible, a heart full of love for...  Read More

Acts 16:13-14 (NIV) 13 On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. 14 On...  Read More

In a world quick to judge and slow to understand, how can we as believers navigate the choppy waters of controversy and conflict? The early church faced this very question, and the book of Acts provid...  Read More

1 Peter 5:1–4 (NIV)To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under y...  Read More

Have you ever had a question that was really hard to answer? Maybe something like, “Why do I have to follow this rule?” or “Who made this mess?” Imagine if no one could agree and everyone just kept ar...  Read More

In an increasingly segregated world, where schools, communities, and even churches often reflect a single dominant culture, there's a pressing need for a different approach to faith and fellowship. Th...  Read More

Have you ever played on a team where everyone had to work together? Maybe it was a soccer team, a school project, or even a family chore day. Teams are fun, but sometimes it’s hard when people don’t a...  Read More

Acts 11:19-26 (NIV)"Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, spreading the word only among Jews. Som...  Read More

In a world often driven by performance and achievement, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking our relationship with God operates on the same principles. We may find ourselves believing that salv...  Read More

Romans 2:9–11 (NIV)“There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for th...  Read More

God Welcomes EveryoneHave you ever been left out of a game or a group because you were different? Maybe you were the youngest, or maybe you were new and didn’t know anyone yet. That doesn’t feel good,...  Read More

Have you ever felt like you're too far gone for God's love to reach you? Or perhaps you've struggled with feeling like you need to constantly "do better" to earn God's favor? If so, you're not alone. ...  Read More

Ephesians 2:1–10, NIV“As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spir...  Read More

God’s Big Surprise for SaulHave you ever changed your mind about something important? Maybe you thought broccoli was the worst vegetable in the world, but then you tried it with cheese sauce and loved...  Read More

Life often throws us curveballs, leaving us wondering why we face hardships and pain. But what if these difficult moments are actually opportunities for growth and spiritual transformation? This profo...  Read More

Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in public and private worship of God, rest from routine employment, serve the Lord and others, and so anticipate the eternal Sabbath. Fifth, that we love ...  Read More

Acts 7:54–60 (NIV)"When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, a...  Read More

In today's world, we often encounter division, strife, and inequality - even within our churches. But how should we, as followers of Christ, approach these issues? A powerful lesson from the early chu...  Read More

Have you ever had an argument with a friend or sibling? Maybe you felt like something wasn’t fair, and you got upset. Sometimes, when people have problems, they don’t know how to fix them. They might ...  Read More