Best Green Student Ministry Podcasts (2024)

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A Green Thumb

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Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23-24 Plink! Plink! Plink! One by one, Abbie slowly picked out the notes of the music for her piano recital. This is so hard, she thought. I'm not sure I'll ever get it good enough to play in front of a bunch of people! Abbie struggled on for a few minutes, then tossed the music book on the floor and began to play a song…

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Life Insurance

5h ago

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Bible Reading: John 3:16-18 "Hey, Dad!" Eleanor said as she bounced into the den. "What are you doing?" Dad looked up from the papers on his desk and smiled at Eleanor. "Just going through some paperwork. How was school?" "All right," Eleanor replied. "I got a B on my science test today." She paused, and after a moment, frowned. "Is your paperwork …

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Granny's Helper

2h ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 55:16-17, 22 As Jeremiah looked out the window at the falling rain, he felt like his life was as dismal as the day. Dad left home, and we don't even know where he is, he thought. Now Mom is sick, and it's up to me to look after her and my two little sisters. But how can I do all that plus run my lawnmowing business and go to sc…

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Return of the Three Strikes Bill and Calls to Recognise Palestine w The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez March: 24 April, 2024

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Earlier this week, the coalition government announced it would be re-introducing the Three Strikes sentencing law that was scrapped under the previous labour government. The government plans to introduce harsher punishments for repeat criminal offenders, automatically giving the maximum sentence the third time someone commits an offence. Oto spoke …

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Rent Strike at the University of Auckland w Matthew Lee and Chloe Swarbrick

16h ago

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In the later half of 2023, the University of Auckland announced rent increases of more than 8% at their halls of residence. The University justified this as a necessary measure, caused by the impacts of inflation However, students bearing the full brunt of the rent increase said the University’s decision to increase rent and subsequent explanation …

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Luna's Wings

6h ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 36:7-9; John 14:26-28 Stroking the hen's feathers, Rowan grinned as the chicks tugged at his pants, then scuttled under their mother. "Hi, girls." His sisters Opal and Sylvie joined him, peering under the hen at the chicks, but they knew better than to touch. "They're so cute!" Five-year-old Rosalind tried to grab a chick, but …

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Calls for stalking to be criminalised w/ Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Faculty of Law, Carrie Leonetti: 23rd April, 2023.

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Last week, the Independent Police Conduct Authority released its summary of police’s handling of Farzana Yaqubi’s complaints of a man stalking her, eight weeks before she was murdered in December 2022 by the same man. The report found a litany of police failures in its handling, including that its assessment matrix did not consider all lines of inq…

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Student absences, Ministry of Education job cuts, and the school cellphone ban w/ the National Party’s James Meager: 23rd April, 2024.

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In early April, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour addressed journalists with promises of several policies aimed at reducing absences in public schools. These policies joined other policies introduced by the current government, such as the school cellphone ban and ban on disposable vapes, which hope to improve education outcomes in our schools and…

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Student absences, Ministry of Education job cuts, and the school cellphone ban w/ president of SPANZ and principal of Papatoetoe highschool Vaughan Couillault: 23rd April, 2024.

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In early April, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour addressed journalists with promises of several policies aimed at reducing absences in public schools. These policies join other policies introduced by the current government, such as the school cellphone ban and ban on disposable vapes, which hope to improve education outcomes in our schools and i…

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The Wire with Castor: 23rd April, 2024.

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For Dear Science this week, Doctor Cushla McGoverin chatted to us about underwater bumblebees, UV light for biofilm, and data analysis by Borderlands players. Wire host Castor spoke to the National Party’s James Meager about absence rates in schools, ministry of education job cuts, and the school cellphone ban. He also spoke to President of the Sec…

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Two Words

5h ago

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Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-13 "Did you see my hit, Dad?" Caden asked as he climbed into the pick-up. "My first of the season!" Dad nodded. "You know, it could have been a double if you had stepped into the swing." "I know, but..." Caden quieted. Mom opened the front door as they drove up to the house. "How was the game, guys?" "I got a hit,…

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Increasing the Accessibility of Drug Checking Services w/ PhD candidate in the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago, Jai Whelan: 22 April, 2024

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A University of Otago study assessing the harm reduction behaviours of people who consume MDMA and their use of reagent testing and KnowYourStuff's drug checking service, found most MDMA consumers engage in harm reduction practices relatively frequently. News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to lead author of the study, PhD candidate …

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The Wire w/ Jessica: 22 April, 2024

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For our regular catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins spoke to MP Simon Court about pet bonds and no-cause evictions. She also spoke to PhD candidate in the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago, Jai Whelan, about calls to increase the accessibility of drug checking services across the country. Prod…

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Heart Hoarders

6h ago

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Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:31-32; Hebrews 12:1-2 "Mom, look at this!" Sari pointed to the TV. "This woman has been hoarding junk for more than twenty years, and now her house is so full she can't even move around in it! It's a huge health hazard, and she's going to be forced to leave her home if she doesn't clean it out. The team of people who make…

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A Gentle Push

8h ago

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Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 33:26-27; Isaiah 40:28-31 Mario and his dad were on a fishing trip when Mario made a discovery--an eagle's nest way up near the top of a tall tree. And up in the sky, they saw a large bird soaring high over the river. Mario let out a long breath. "Wow! I wish I could fly like that!" "Well, that eagle didn't always have su…

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God's Treasure Box

14h ago

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Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Grace took her treasure box out from under the bed and opened it to look over the contents inside. She took a couple of items out and inspected them. A special note from Grandma. A ballet ticket stub. A birthstone ring. A picture book. She smiled as she returned them to her box. She often did this before going to bed. …

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Ngaruroro: a new model for Māori well-being w/ PhD researcher at Victoria University, Finely Ngarangi Johnson (Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu)

15h ago

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Ngaruroro is a brand new Māori well-being. Created to fill a gap in self-reporting well-being models; Ngaruroro ‘s development was a collaborative process. The model includes eight key themes in relation to wellbeing; 1) Here tāngata (social and familial ties) 2) Te taiao (the environment) 3) Taonga tuku iho (cultural treasures) 4) Tinana (body) 5)…

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The Wire w/ Nicholas: April 19, 2024

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This week on the Wednesday Wire; Oto spoke to: Green Party MP Ricardo Menendez March to discuss their submission to the select committee regarding the Fast Track Approvals bill. And, E Tu Union Negotiation specialist, Michael Wood, to discuss E Tu’s claim against TVNZ with the Employment Relations Authority. Rachel spoke to New Zealand’s Associatio…

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Stick With Me (Part 2)

6d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 42; 1 Peter 1:3-9; Revelation 21:3-5 "I'm going for a walk." Mel's attention shot up at Owen's announcement as he entered the kitchen. He still had his hoodie on, but he was actually wearing jeans, not sweatpants. "You want to join?" Mel nodded and jumped to her feet, and within a minute they were out the door. Mel loved walkin…

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Stick With Me (Part 1)

8d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 23; 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Mel peeked out of her room to see if Owen's door was still shut. It was. All she saw was the array of homemade stickers plastered over it. The door was closed a lot lately. Mel sighed. She wished Owen would play with her and tease her for the silly-looking people she drew. "Dinner's ready!" Mom's voice s…

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The Lilac Bush

3d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 66:10-12; Colossians 3:1-14; 1 Peter 1:7 Poppy walked into the kitchen just as her mom was coming in from outside. It was a hot day, and her mom's face was bright red and dripping with sweat. "Mom!" Poppy laughed. "What have you been doing?" Her mom was breathing heavily, but she smiled. "I went outside a couple hours ago to cl…

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Spring Flowers

4d ago

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Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 As Macy walked with her mom to the barn, she began to pick a bouquet of wildflowers. She was so excited to see flowers again. Winter was over, and spring was budding everywhere. "After we finish helping Dad and Jake with the chores in the barn, we can get those pretty flowers in a vase," Mom said. Macy set the f…

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Hidden Blooms

5d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 It was a chilly afternoon in early October, and Ben and Grandpa were out on the deck planting bulbs in flowerpots. Grandpa showed Ben how to bury the bulbs deep beneath heaps of soft, powdery compost. A week later, when Ben came to visit Grandpa again, he ran straight to the back door and looked eagerly for his daffodi…

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One Hive, Many Members

6d ago

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Bible Reading: Romans 12:3-8 Kayleigh looked out the window as the familiar countryside whizzed past on the way to her grandparents' house. "We're here!" she exclaimed when she spotted it. "I see Grandpa in the backyard with his bees." She got out of the car and ran to the hives out back. As she approached, she saw her grandpa pull out a frame full…

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Practice Makes Perfect

11d ago

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Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1-4; Titus 3:1-2 As his parents discussed plans for the coming weekend, Nolan took another helping of potatoes. "Hey! Pass the gravy," he said, interrupting their conversation. "And the salt too." Dad frowned at him. "Didn't you notice that your mother and I were talking? You interrupted us. And whatever happened to say…

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An Invitation

8d ago

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Bible Reading: Matthew 22:1-14; John 6:37-40 "Mom," said Tia when she arrived home from school. "You're not going to believe this!" "Believe what?" asked Mom. "Kayla took a babysitting job on the day of my party! You'd think she could turn down one job! And McKenna isn't coming either. Her family is going to the zoo, and McKenna wants to go along."…

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Stronger Than Super Glue

9d ago

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Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39 CRASH! "Oh no!" Carrying a coffee mug with a broken handle, Quon shuffled into the living room where Mom was on her computer. "I broke Dad's favorite mug," he wailed. "It fell when I was taking it out of the dishwasher." Mom took the mug and looked it over. "I know it was an accident, and Dad will understand. But I thi…

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Outgrown

10d ago

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Bible Reading: Romans 8:26-27; Philippians 4:6-7 "God is great. God is good," prayed Theodore. "And we thank Him for our food. Amen." As he poured milk on his cereal, Theodore thought about the prayer he'd been reciting before meals ever since he was little. "Mom, why don't you ever say that prayer when you give thanks for our food?" "I said it a l…

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Just Camping

11d ago

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Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9 "I miss Uncle Grant," said Scarlett. She watched her father pound a tent stake into the ground. "I know he's in heaven, but he always loved camping in the mountains with us, and now he can't do that. It doesn't seem right." Scarlett knew heaven was a happy place, but she kept wondering if it really could be that m…

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The Giving Box

12d ago

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Bible Reading: James 2:14-17 Hadley watched as Clemence hurried into their church classroom. The loose sole of her worn shoe slapped against the floor. Flap…flap...flap. She looked like she was trying to enter without anyone noticing her. Hadley knew Clemence's brother had been sick for a while and most of her family's money went toward doctor bill…

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Negative Reaction

20d ago

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Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-14 "Mom, my skin is getting all itchy!" said Tate, holding out his arms. "There are bumps on my legs too." "Oh no!" said Mom. "I wonder why your allergies are acting up again. I haven't changed the laundry detergent or any of our soaps. I can't imagine what's causing an allergic reaction this time, can you?" Tate rubbe…

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Traveling Light

21d ago

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Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Revelation 21:1-4 Addison gazed at the glistening night sky and frowned. This family camping trip hadn't cheered her up a bit. She still felt sad about all the terrible things going on in the world. She sniffled when Mom came and sat beside her on the large tree stump. "I don't think I'm going to pray anymore…

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A Very Good Gift

22d ago

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Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7-12 Kiara wanted a pet bird--a green-winged macaw she could train and teach to talk. She prayed for one every night. Mom and Dad always shook their heads. "Macaws take a lot of work," they'd say. "And space." Kiara only wanted one gift. Why wouldn't they listen? Why wouldn't God answer her prayers? One morning, Dad knocked…

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The Fallen Nest

23d ago

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Bible Reading: Matthew 6:26-27; 7:24-27 What a horrible week, Ella thought as she dropped her school bag on the table. First I failed my science test, then Aria got mad at me and now she won't talk to me. Just then Mom's voice drifted in from the back porch. "Ella, come look! A bird's making a nest in our yard." Ella walked out and saw a bird gathe…

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The Ant Farm

24d ago

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Bible Reading: Psalm 139:1-12; 1 John 1:9 Maya and her little brother River watched ants scurry up and down the tiny tunnels in her ant farm. "Look!" said River, pointing to one of the ants. "What is that one carrying?" After a moment, he added, "And why is that one digging a new tunnel? Oh! Is that one cleaning up? Did God make ants too?" "So many…

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Fools Rush In

25d ago

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Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1-4 Sebastian quickly wrapped a rubber band around the faucet spray nozzle and ran back to the table. He watched his older sister rush into the kitchen and grab her water bottle. When she turned on the faucet, a fountain of water hit her in the face and she screamed. Sebastian laughed and stamped his feet on the floor. …

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Dead or Alive

26d ago

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Bible Reading: Matthew 28:1-10; Romans 1:20-23 "Is not!" Santiago's voice rang throughout the house. "Is too!" Aria shouted back at her older brother. "Don't be so narrow-minded!" said Santiago crossly. "When you're older, you'll learn more about the world and find out you're not always right." "Well, Dad's older than you, and I'm sure he agrees wi…

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Canyon Echo

27d ago

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Bible Reading: Romans 10:13-15 "Yum! Those hamburgers smell really good!" exclaimed Isla as her mom turned the meat on the grill. "I'll call Dad and Evelyn. They said they'd stay close enough to hear us." The family was camping in a mountain canyon, and Isla's dad and sister had gone to collect some firewood while Isla and Mom got their meal ready.…

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A Free Gift

28d ago

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Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8-9 Cillian was so excited. Nice weather was finally here, and he was big enough to ride a bike with real gears! He got on the bike Mom bought last year at a garage sale and pedaled down the street. Then he tried shifting gears, but his ten-gear bike wouldn't shift out of third gear. He sadly returned home. Mom had agreed…

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Humpty Dumpty Words

29d ago

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Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:29; James 3:2-10 "I don't want to see you again until you give me my mitt back!" shouted Adrian. "Don't ever come in my room again!" He slammed the door as his brother left the room. "What's all this yelling about?" asked Mom, coming down the hall. "Adrian says I stole his baseball mitt, but I didn't," replied Sawyer angr…

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Beginning to Fly

30d ago

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Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:20-24 "Leave my stuff alone!" Elijah shouted at his younger brother. "Get out of my room right now!" Mom hurried to see what was going on. When she got to Elijah's room, five-year-old Lance came running out, his eyes brimming with tears. "Elijah! What's the problem?" asked Mom as she sat on the edge of his bed. Elijah's e…

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Dangerous Lies

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Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:8-10 Editor's note: This story's subject matter may not be suitable for young children. Tayla watched her mother in the mirror as she clasped a necklace around Tayla's neck. They were getting ready to go to a funeral. "Mom, you've been really quiet this morning," Tayla pointed out. Mom smiled weakly. "Funerals are always di…

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Dig In

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Bible Reading: Hebrews 5:12-14 "Harper sure drinks a lot of milk, doesn't she?" said Layla one day as she watched her baby sister. "You'd think she'd get tired of it." "Maybe she does," replied Mom. "Shall I fix her a peanut butter sandwich or offer her an apple?" "No!" Layla laughed at Mom's joke. "I just think milk all the time sounds boring, but…

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Kyla Is Ready to Quit

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Bible Reading: Colossians 1:9-14; Hebrews 12:1-2 Kyla sank down onto the bed, exhausted and upset. "I can't do it." "Patience," her mom said quietly. "You'll get there eventually." Kyle shook her head. "I'm not going to," she said, staring over at the door to her hospital room. "I'm not going to be able to walk, and then I'm not going to be able to…

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No Sneaking In

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Bible Reading: John 10:1-10 "Hey, Taj," whispered Caleb after the two boys had gone to bed. "I forgot the lures Dad gave me to bring along tomorrow. I left them in my room." The boys were going on a fishing trip with their church group early the next morning, and Caleb was spending the night at Taj's, who lived a few houses down from him. "Let's ru…

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Teacher’s Pet

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Bible Reading: James 3:13-18 "Are we going to invite Bea to our party Friday night?" Valentina asked her friend Jane as they sat on Valentina's bed, going over their party plans. "No way! We don't want the teacher's pet at our party." Jane looked at the list. "Looks like we're inviting all the girls in our class except Bea." Valentina put a finger …

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Not Finished Yet

1M ago

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Bible Reading: Galatians 6:9-10; Philippians 1:4-6, 9-11 "Are we going to tap all the trees today?" asked Soren as he helped Dad drill a hole into the trunk of a maple tree and insert a little pipe. "That will take forever!" "Making maple syrup does take a long time, and it's hard work," said Dad. "But it's worth the effort." Once all the maple tre…

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Nutcracker Lesson

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Bible Reading: Romans 12:17-21; Ephesians 6:13-18 "Look!" said Mirabel. "A white-breasted nutcracker!" Carmen laughed at her younger sister. "I think you mean a white-breasted nuthatch." "Oh--well, I was close," Mirabel said. Carmen looked out at the bird feeders Mom had helped her hang on the pine trees. She loved the little birds that flocked in …

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Life-Pictures

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Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32; 5:1-2; Titus 2:11-14 "See my picture!" Little Tatiana proudly showed Eden a page of scribbled lines. Red, blue, green, and yellow streaks crisscrossed the picture of balloons. Eden laughed. "Mom's never going to put that up on the fridge. It's a mess! You don't stay in the lines." Tatiana's lips puckered, and big tear…

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The Way God Made It

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Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-7; 1 John 5:14-15 "A-vee-air-ee," read Logan, looking at the sign above the door of one of the buildings at the zoo. He was visiting the zoo with his Uncle Mike. "What does that mean?" asked Logan. "An aviary is a place where birds are kept. Let's see what kinds they have here." They opened the door and heard a lot of…

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