Watch What You Pray || Worship Helpers || Week 3

Today, we are focusing on how to use our words to do good and not harm. If you’ve had to learn to watch what you say, raise your hand or put in the chat, “I’ve heard that.” It’s a fairly common practice that we teach children and youth throughout their life. I agree it’s aContinueContinue reading “Watch What You Pray || Worship Helpers || Week 3”

Price of Your Soul || Mark 8:36 || Mid-Week Midrash #54

The soul is invaluable, worth more than all the world’s goods. Choosing Jesus over worldly possessions is crucial for eternal wealth. Jesus’s teachings emphasize love, care, and forgiveness, guiding our actions and priorities.

Singing During the Struggle || A Grinchy Christmas || Week 4 (FINALE)

If you’ve been following How the Grinch Stole Christmas in our Family Sunday School, we heard that the Grinch executed his plan. All the Christmas decorations are gone. All the Christmas gifts are gone. Christmas is ruined, or is it? As the Grinch perches at the top of his mountain, celebrating his supposed victory, he hears singing?ContinueContinue reading “Singing During the Struggle || A Grinchy Christmas || Week 4 (FINALE)”

Love Your Spouse || Ephesians 5:25-26 || Mid-Week Midrash #53

Husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church, with unreserved, sacrificial, and selfless love. This sets a standard of purity and care that extends to all relationships.

Light in the Darkness || A Grinchy Christmas || Part 3

We often hear that Jesus doesn’t come to remove the darkness in our lives but instead lights the darkness. Some may say, “Is that the same thing?” “Does the darkness come back after the light goes away?” The dark doesn’t always represent something terrible. Instead, it helps us readjust our focus to see what’s happeningContinueContinue reading “Light in the Darkness || A Grinchy Christmas || Part 3”

Raise Your Kids Wisely || Ephesians 6:4 || Mid-Week Midrash #52

Paul urges parents not to provoke their children but to raise them with the teachings of the Lord, emphasizing discipline, respect, and foundational values. This approach fosters a healthy relationship and guides children to live by God’s principles.

Journey Toward Joy || A Grinchy Christmas || Part 2

First, let’s talk about the Magi. Today, our focus is Matthew 2:10, which says, “When the wise men saw the star, they were filled with joy.” It’s to hear that they were filled with joy, considering why they were on this journey to start. Earlier in Matthew 2, King Herod heard of Jesus’ birth andContinueContinue reading “Journey Toward Joy || A Grinchy Christmas || Part 2”

Celebrate the Small Stuff || Psalm 68:4-5 || Mid-Week Midrash #51

The content from Psalm 68 highlights praise and rejoicing for God’s care and presence. It encourages celebrating God in every moment, acknowledging His grace and constant love for us.

Fearing Good News || A Grinchy Christmas || Part 1

We all like to hear good news. It always feels great to hear someone celebrating something or something good happening to a friend or a family member. It’s good to hear something good, especially when we feel like we constantly hear bad news. I believe we get so overwhelmed by bad news or negative thoughtContinueContinue reading “Fearing Good News || A Grinchy Christmas || Part 1”

Fatherly Mercy || Psalm 103:13 || Mid-Week Midrash #50

The biblical verse in Psalm 103:13 emphasizes God’s mercy for those who fear Him, referring to a respectful relationship. God’s mercy entails forgiveness and guidance, akin to a caring father’s approach to his children.