Best Christian Students Podcasts (2025)

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Someone to Trust

17h ago

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Bible Reading: Psalms 16:11; 37:3-7; Matthew 18:2-4 "Look, Daddy!" exclaimed four-year-old Beck as he peered out the airplane window. "Look! There's snow down there!" Beck's older brother Micah laughed. "That's not snow. Those are clouds. They just look like snow." Dad smiled and nodded. "They look solid, don't they? Like you could walk right out o…

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A Friend of Sinners

1d ago

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Bible Reading: Luke 6:27-36; Romans 5:6-8 Max strung out a long piece of cheese and took a bite of his pepperoni pizza. He loved this restaurant--it had tons of fun games. This would've been the best day ever except for the mean kid. "Mom, see that tall kid over there with red hair? When I was shooting hoops, he shoved me and stole my tickets out o…

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Here, There, and Everywhere

3d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalms 33:13-15; 139:7-12 Graham held very still when his mom came outside, hoping she wouldn't see him. He loved to hide in the old apple tree. When he peeked through the leaves and branches, he could see Mom in the yard below. He could see Tabby, Mrs. Underwood's cat, creeping through the grass next door. He could see Brie playing …

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Silly Goose

4d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 133 "You chose last time!" yelled Jill. "I did not!" said Kelsey. "You did!" "I guess I remember better than you." Jill stomped over to the back porch and sat down. She and Kelsey were cousins, but they didn't always get along very well. Jill's brother Theo came out and sat down next to her. "What's going on?" he asked. "Anothe…

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Jesus Satisfies 47:34

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We seem live in a world of perpetual stimulation, with no satisfaction. Is a truly fulfilled life even possible? If so, where is such a life found? Brian McCormack walks us through Jesus’ encounter with a Samaritan woman in John 4, and makes a bold claim — that truly knowing Jesus is the most satisfying thing in the universe. For more information a…

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Community Cleanup

5d ago

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Bible Reading: Genesis 1:28-31; Colossians 1:15-20 Gabe turned his nose away from the fast-food scraps and held them at arm's length. "I think my nose is more sensitive than most. This is disgusting." The sun beat down, and a soft breeze sent wafts of rotten smells up his nostrils. His friend Cassi just shook her head and urged him on. Their church…

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Scary Storms

6d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 23:1-6 Madison's dog nuzzled up against her hand, whining anxiously. Madison closed her history textbook and looked down. "What's wrong, Buddy?" she asked, even though she knew Buddy couldn't answer. Then she heard thunder booming in the distance. Buddy perked up his ears, then whined again. Madison looked out the window at the…

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THE NATIONS – PART 1

7d ago

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Were "nations" part of God's plan for humanity? We will explore the rise of nations and kings, and God's call to Abram in this week's lesson study.

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Finished

7d ago

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Bible Reading: John 19:28-30 Evan breathed deeply through his nose as he walked into the kitchen. "Yum!" he said, walking over to where his older sister was working. "Lemon pie!" "Oh no, you don't!" said Zoe, shooing him away with her spatula. "This is nowhere near finished." "Okay, but I'll be waiting for it," Evan said, then headed upstairs to do…

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Grandpa's Sheep

8d ago

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Bible Reading: John 10:2-5, 14 "Oh, look!" Amelia said as her mother parked the car at Grandpa's farm. "I see Grandpa's new sheep! Let's go pet them." The children climbed out of the car and raced toward the sheep, but the animals darted to the far corner of the pen. "Oops! We scared them," said Josiah. "Let's try again. Let's pull some grass for t…

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A Good Friday Lesson

9d ago

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Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Anissa leaned out the car window to watch a line of people walking along the side of the road. Accompanied by a police escort, a large number of children and adults followed a man who was dressed to look the way Jesus did in pictures. The man was wearing what looked like a crown of thorns, and he was carrying a large …

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Every Bit Counts

10d ago

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Bible Reading: Matthew 25:14-21 Hunter and his dad chose a spot in the backyard to set up the rain gauge Hunter had made at school. He was proud of the hollow tube and its funnel-like top. "This is the best school project ever," he said. "I hope it rains soon!" "Hunter," Mom said when he came inside, "Mr. Blake isn't feeling well, and he's afraid h…

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Smelly Shed Made Clean

11d ago

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Bible Reading: Hebrews 9:11-15; 1 John 1:7-9 Cole followed his grandpa across his new backyard. "I want to see inside!" Grandpa stopped at the door of a big shed. "Ready?" Cole nodded. Grandpa pulled the door open, and Cole jumped back. The smell coming from inside was terrible. He moved to a place where he could take deep breaths of fresh air and …

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Jesus Sanctifies 43:58

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Is real, lasting change even possible? If so, is it our own responsibility to make ourselves more like Jesus using our own resources and nothing more? Brian McCormack lays out the beauty of sanctification, and invites us to rest in God’s promise to finish the work he has started in us. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.o…

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Saying Goodbye

12d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 62:5-8 For as long as they could remember, Isla and Parker had lived a block away from the beach. Now they were at the water's edge saying goodbye to their favorite spot. Isla pushed her bare feet into the sand while Parker threw rocks out into the water. Tears trickled down Isla's cheeks as she thought of the moving van parked…

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Really White

13d ago

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Bible Reading: Romans 3:21-26 "Can I crack the eggs?" Penelope asked as her mom started blending the butter and sugar. "Sure," Mom said, and as each egg was added, she beat it into the cookie dough. "Now we need to add flour, baking soda, and salt." "I can do that," said Penelope. She carefully measured the flour into a bowl, then added the baking …

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IMAGES FROM MARRIAGE

14d ago

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Marriage is used as a symbol, or metaphor, for our relationship to God. So, what can we learn from the literal and symbolic mentions of marriage in scripture?

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Hosanna!

14d ago

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Bible Reading: Matthew 21:1-11; John 3:16-18 Arlo giggled as his sister Marni raised her palm branch over his head. "Save me! Aunt Lori, Marni is going to rule over me!" Aunt Lori called to the kids from the deck. "Quit playing with those. Come on, let's eat lunch." Arlo and Marni groaned. They tossed their palm leaves to the side and trudged up th…

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Spring Flowers

15d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 71:15-17 Jade, Leah, and their little sister, Izzy, joined their mother in the backyard one spring day. "Wow, look at all the flowers!" Jade said, walking over to her mother's garden. "I love the hyacinths. I think they're my favorite." "Not mine. I like those yellow ones," said Izzy, pointing to the daffodils. "They're so pret…

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Tending William

16d ago

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Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32-5 Wyatt called to Mom as he raced down the stairs and toward the back door. "I'm heading out to my garden to weed." Wyatt had his own garden in the backyard and was looking forward to caring for his plants. Mom stuck her head out of the kitchen. "Can you take William with you, please? He's been wanting to go outside al…

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The Lesson at the Science Fair

17d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 119:65-73 Denver tugged his mother's hand. "Come on, Mom! I want to find out if my science fair project won a ribbon!" "Okay, but help me keep an eye on Darcy," Denver's mom answered as she motioned for his little sister to follow them. When they arrived at the table holding Denver's project, they spotted a red ribbon attached …

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Safe in Every Sky

18d ago

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Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 31:4-6 Editor's note: This story may not be suitable for young children. Asha's heart was pounding. She walked slowly down the jetway to the plane, clutching her mother's hand. "It'll be okay," Mom told her gently. "I know you're scared, but everything will be all right." Asha looked up at Mom with her big round eyes, the…

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Jesus Sustains 47:27

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Does your soul have an anchor? In the storms of life, what do you count on to see you through Brian McCormack (re)introduces us to the BIG Jesus of Colossians 1, and invites us to trust him — not only to save us for the life yet to come, but to sustain us in our lives here and now. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org a…

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Leaning Lydia

19d ago

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Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:1-6; Hebrews 12:1-2 "Can you quiz me on some review questions for a test, Dad?" Lydia asked one evening. Dad agreed, so Lydia handed him her study sheet. Dad asked Lydia several questions on topics she had studied. "Just a few to go," Dad said finally. "What's the name of the famous tower in Italy? And why is it famous?" "…

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A Lesson from Tiger

20d ago

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Bible Reading: Acts 9:26-31 "That's enough TV for today, Simon," Grandma said, turning it off. "Don't you have homework to do?" Simon shrugged. "It doesn't matter, Grandma." He reached down and scooped up Tiger, the stray cat Grandma had rescued. "Even if I do it, Mrs. Stevens still won't like me." "I thought you enjoyed her class. What happened?" …

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THE GENESIS FOUNDATION

21d ago

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What is the principle of "First Mention"? This lesson will take a closer look at how the context provided by the "first mention" of themes found in Genesis will shape our understanding as the same themes are repeated throughout the Bible.

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Time Capsule

21d ago

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Bible Reading: Luke 12:13-21 On the one-hundredth birthday of her town, Evie watched as the mayor unlocked a time capsule on the evening news that had been created and stored a hundred years before. He pulled several papers and mementos out of it and held them up to the camera. "Can I make a time capsule for our family?" Evie asked when it was over…

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Butterflies

22d ago

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Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:22-32 Mom had purchased two butterfly kits, one for Millie and one for Logan. They were going to be studying the stages of a butterfly in their homeschool science group. "Does everyone have a butterfly kit with a caterpillar?" Mrs. Wilson asked. She walked around the room and helped the students get their kits set up. "No…

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The Father Calls You Home 45:03

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What is God’s heart toward those who are far from him? Is there really a place for people who have previously chosen distance from him over nearness to him? Brian McCormack walks us through Luke 15 to see what happens when the lost get found. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social media @breakawaym…

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The Best Glasses

23d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 119:129-133 "What are you reading?" asked Dr. Trent as he entered the examination room and saw Alisha with an open book on her lap. "It's the Bible," said Alisha. "The Bible? Why are you reading that?" Dr. Trent asked. "With all the exciting books out there, I would think you'd find an old book like that pretty boring." "Oh no,…

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The Scratched-up Skateboard

24d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 51:1-19 "I didn't mean to hurt your oh-so-special skateboard, Grady!" Jared told his brother. "You don't have to get so mad!" "I told you to leave it alone!" shouted Grady. "Well, a skateboard is meant to jump and ride rails and stuff," said Jared. "All you do is coast down the street on it. Why don't you try out this ramp I bu…

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Shame Off You

25d ago

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Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1-2 Casey was sitting on the edge of the deck, shoving a pointy stick into the muddy spring earth, when Grandpa sat down next to him. "Hey, buddy. You've been quiet ever since your parents dropped you off to take your little brother to the hospital. Anything you want to talk about?" Grandpa asked. Casey thrust the stick ha…

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Jesus Saves 50:57

25d ago50:57

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Question: What does Jesus save us from? Answer: More than we think. And the best news of all time deserves a deep dive to see the glory of it all. Brian McCormack walks us through Romans 3 to see the depth of our problem, and the beauty of God’s solution. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social medi…

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No Fooling

26d ago

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Bible Reading: Galatians 6:4-10 Ava yawned as she came into the kitchen. Her brother Jayden glanced at her mischievously, then looked out the window. "Hey, Ava, how'd your bike end up on the roof of the garage?" he asked. "What?" Ava ran to the window to see for herself. "Where?" "April fool!" Jayden laughed in delight. "Gotcha!" Ava grinned and ga…

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God Made Them All

27d ago

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Bible Reading: 2 Peter 3:18 "Rose, look what I found in the woods!" Levi approached his sister carrying a cage. Something was moving inside. Rose shrieked. "Get that out of here!" Levi laughed. "It's only a garden snake," he said. "It can't hurt you." "Daddy!" Rose dashed behind her father, her eyes filled with fear. "Kill it, Daddy!" "Don't be afr…

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SOME PRINCIPLES OF PROPHECY

28d ago

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This week's lesson will address some of the big-picture principles of studying biblical prophecy. Does God face any challenges in revealing prophecy? Why does God use symbols? We will also look at His use of prophets, and Jesus as the center of divine revelation.

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Like an Oak Tree

28d ago

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Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11; Colossians 1:9-10 "This giant oak tree is what gave Oak Park its name," the tour guide told the kids on their field trip. Elijah listened attentively. He loved history and learning things like this. Back home later that day, Elijah told his mom about the tour. "That big oak tree survived the Civil War, a flood, …

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Martha, Martha

29d ago

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Bible Reading: Luke 10:38-42 Jude was doing his schoolwork at the kitchen table when Dad got home. They talked for a little while, and then Dad had a question for Mom. "Are you getting as much as I am out of that devotional we both decided to use?" he asked her. "Today's Bible reading helped me make a decision about a problem I had at work." "That'…

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Perfect Balance

30d ago

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Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:28-31 "That was a great circus show, wasn't it, Dad?" Brandon's eyes were wide with excitement as he and his father made their way to the car. "Especially the high-wire act! I really liked that." Dad grinned. "That was pretty exciting, but it was kinda scary when that one man was riding on the other's shoulders." "Yeah!" sa…

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Hungry Hearts

1M ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 107:8-9; Hebrews 5:12-14 "Why does Pastor Evans have to preach such long sermons?" grumbled Jasper on the way home from church. "It's always so boring!" "I actually wished Pastor Evans hadn't quit so soon," said Dad. "He helped me understand some verses that had been hard for me to grasp before." "Well, my Sunday school class i…

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Sharing Grief

1M ago

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Bible Reading: Proverbs 25:20; 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 *Editor's note: This story may not be suitable for young children. Madelyn buried her face in her hands. "I wish I'd been nicer to him." Callie's face was red from crying. "I'm mad that he died so young. It's not fair." Mrs. Nelson sat down at the empty desk beside them. She wiped her eyes with a c…

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How Can I Know God’s Plan For My Life? 52:43

1M ago52:43

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Statistically, the vast majority of us are fearful about messing up God’s plans for our lives. Brian McCormack uses a look at the life of Paul to build a list of principles to inform our understanding of God’s plan, and provide a process for making big decisions as a follower of Jesus. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.o…

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Time with a Friend

1M ago

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Bible Reading: John 15:9-17; 1 John 1:1-3 "It seems like so many of the guys just want to play basketball all the time," complained Mason one afternoon. "Clayton and I always did stuff together, but now he spends more time with other kids than with me!" As Mom started to speak, Mason reached into his backpack and changed the subject. "I got an A on…

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No Mistakes

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Bible Reading: John 9:1-7 As Emma and Chloe started home, they ran into Weston--a school bully. "Hey, Chloe, where'd you get this hat?" asked Weston as he grabbed the red cap from her head and tossed it down on the sidewalk. Chloe stared at him. "Stop that!" yelled Emma, darting toward the cap. She returned it to Chloe, then glared at Weston. "You …

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LOVE IS THE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW

1M ago

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The law is a revelation of God's loving character. This lesson will explore how God's plan of salvation affirms the law. How do we live in harmony with God's law of love?

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Repotted to Grow

1M ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 139:7-12; Matthew 6:28-30 Austin sighed as he dropped his backpack to the kitchen floor and sat down at the table. His family had moved recently, and he missed his old school and all the friends he'd left behind. "Did you have a good day?" Mom asked. Austin shook his head. "I know it's hard for you, Austin," Mom said. "Adjustin…

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All You Have to Do Is Ask

1M ago

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Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7-12 Sarah groaned as she hunched over her math textbook. Mom looked up from her computer. "What's wrong, honey?" she asked. "You seem upset." "I have a test tomorrow, and I've got to make a B to stay on the honor roll. I've tried and tried, but I just can't get these problems!" She threw down her pencil in frustration. "Pl…

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Penguin Waddle

1M ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16 "Look at that cute little penguin!" Abby said to her friend Kayla. "Waddle, waddle! Penguins are my favorite animal at the zoo." "Look at this penguin. He's flying through the water!" Mom called out. "Wow, they're fast swimmers," said Kayla. "Let's go see the polar bears now!" "Okay. Bye, penguins," Abby said. She wal…

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Tidal Wave

1M ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 62:6; Matthew 7:24-29 Jayce hung up his jacket and walked into the kitchen. "Hi, Mom," he said. "Hey, buddy," replied Mom. "Need a glass of milk and a few crackers?" Jayce nodded and plopped down in a chair while his mom poured him some milk. "You're not going to believe what happened to my project today," he said, shaking his …

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The Doll House

1M ago

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Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1-4 "Hi, Grandma!" said Audrey when she arrived at her grandmother's house. "I'm glad I get to spend the weekend with you." "I am too," said Grandma, giving Audrey a hug. "How is everything at home?" Audrey frowned. "I thought it was great that Dad got married again, but now Monica and I aren't getting along." "Oh?" said …

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