Can getting free money teach us something about accepting Jesus?Even when Christmas is over and we are feeling a little bit of that letdown, we have joy because we still have Jesus. Jesus said, “I’m the vine and you’re the branches.” He tells us we need to stay connected to Him. How do we stay connected to Jesus?Pirates searched for treasure because they wanted to feel secure. Jesus is treasure that truly makes you secure. You don’t have to be a pirate to find treasure. You just need to know Jesus. When we hurt, so does Jesus. When we're sad, He feels that! Our Savior loves us when we're happy, sad, sick, and hurting. 2,000 years ago shepherds protected their sheep by lying in the doorway of the sheepfold. Jesus protects us the same way, sacrificing His life so we might be saved.You can use Frisbees for lots of things, but you won't really enjoy them unless you throw them and watch them fly through the air. You also won’t understand what it means to enjoy God until you learn to serve Him and love other people, because that’s what you were made for.
The devil doesn’t show you the whole truth - kind of like a magician doing a card trick.Do you carry your hurts around with you in your heart like bricks in a bag? That bag will one day get heavy and break. How can we truly forgive those who have hurt or wronged us?
Read MoreUse your own folded hands for a guide on what to pray for when you just don't know how. This simple method is useful for the smallest child and the most devout adult.
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