Kids Talk About God from Creators Syndicate

What Is Spiritual Freedom? for 06/22/2009

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

While shooting a video for Kids Talk About God television spots, I asked a kindergarten boy, "What did the signers of the Declaration of Independence declare freedom from?" He looked at me with some uncertainty and said, "Your parents."

When I asked another boy what happened in 1776, he answered confidently, "Christopher Columbus discovered America."

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Updated: Mon Jun 22, 2009

Which Living Person Reminds You Most of God's Love? for 06/29/2009

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"My grandma reminds me of the love of God because every time she comes to my house she brings me a present, or she takes me out to buy something for me," says Will, 8. "She likes to go out to eat. We play basketball. We have fun. She throws a football, too."

Well, that pretty well settles it. If your grandma can play football, she's showing her love by doing something ...

Updated: Mon Jun 29, 2009

How Does Knowing God's Love Affect Your Relationships With People? for 07/06/2009

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"I'm OK, You're OK" is the title of a former best-selling book. "I Stink, You Stink" is the reality behind many soured relationships.

God's love "affects me because I feel loved, and that makes me love other people," says Rachel, 9.

Rachel has identified the key to healthy relationships. When we know God loves us in our heads and sense his love in our ...

Updated: Mon Jul 06, 2009

What Can We Learn From God Resting After He Created The World? for 07/13/2009

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"We should learn from this not to holler about going to bed at night," says Trevor, 6.

It's hard to rest when you're hollering, isn't it, Trevor?

"We can learn that we can get something finished in a week," says Jesse Anne, 7.

We should be able to accomplish something worthwhile every week. Because we forget so easily, try keeping a journal to track what ...

Updated: Mon Jul 13, 2009

Why Did the Devil Tempt Jesus? for 07/20/2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"The problem with opportunity is that it only knocks," writes author Michael Hodgin. "Temptation kicks the door in."

The wily devil failed in his cunning attempt to kick down the one who said, "I am the door." But the question remains. Why did he even bother to tempt Jesus?

Satan tempted Jesus because "he wanted to take over," says Sam, 7. & ...

Updated: Mon Jul 20, 2009

Why Do People Not Respect God? for 07/27/2009

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"Some people do not respect God because they believe in something else," says Megan, 11. "They believe in two planets crashing together and creating the Earth. Some people also believe in monkeys creating us."

"Monkey see, monkey do" is the way people act when they place their faith blindly in scientists who propose we arrived on planet Earth by chance. The ...

Updated: Mon Jul 27, 2009

Why Did Jesus Say We Must Enter His Kingdom with Childlike Faith? for 08/03/2009

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"Children don't know about sin, and that's why they go to heaven. Grownups know about sin, so they get a choice," says Taylor, 8.

Taylor, I'm sure your track record isn't perfect. Have you ever disobeyed your parents? No further questions.

"You can learn more stuff as a child. A child is smarter than an adult," says Hoss, 7.

Most children learn at a fast ...

Updated: Mon Aug 03, 2009

Why does the Bible call Jesus "the Word"? for 08/10/2009

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"Jesus is the Word because through him all things are made," says Jonathan, 8. "What he said became. Through the words of Jesus, the Earth and man were made. So, he is the Word."

When we read in John 1:1, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God," we learn three things: 1) Jesus is eternal. 2) Jesus was with God the Fat ...

Updated: Mon Aug 10, 2009

How Does Jesus Give Light to Everyone? for 08/17/2009

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"Jesus gives light to everyone by letting you buy it from the grocery store," says Omar, 5.

The Apostle John had a different kind of light in mind when he referred to Jesus as "the true light which gives light to every man coming into the world" (John 1:9).

"Jesus came into the world to tell people the truth," says Shelby, 10. "He was the light t ...

Updated: Mon Aug 17, 2009

What Does The Bible Mean When It Says Jesus Was Full of Grace and Truth? for 08/24/2009

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"If you had a bad day and had a timeout, God would forgive you," says Hayes, 6.

Hayes, you're thinking like me. You need a lot of grace forgiveness for life's truth timeouts. In Jesus, we see the perfect balance of grace and truth.

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace a ...

Updated: Mon Aug 24, 2009

Why Did John the Baptist Say He Was a Voice Crying In the Wilderness? for 08/31/2009

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"John the Baptist said he was a crying voice because he was a Baptist," says Kaylin, 11.

I wonder if Kaylin's assertion should be considered for a vote at the national convention of the Southern Baptists.

"John did not want them to think he was Jesus," said Morgan, 9. "Jesus was his cousin."

When the religious leaders asked John, "Who are ...

Updated: Mon Aug 31, 2009

Why Did John the Baptist Call Jesus the Lamb of God? for 09/07/2009

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"John the Baptist called Jesus the Lamb of God because Jesus is too holy and wonderful for him to even untie his shoes," says Mitchell, 8.

Before John the Baptist proclaimed Jesus as the Lamb of God, he talked about his sandals. By saying he was not worthy to untie Jesus' sandals, John put himself in the position of the lowest slave. Anything to do with feet was usually reserve ...

Updated: Mon Sep 07, 2009

What is the Difference Between Being Baptized in Water and in the Holy Spirit? for 09/14/2009

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"The water does not do anything except get you wet," says Matt, 8. "When you get baptized in the Holy Spirit, you get cleansed by God, and he will come into our hearts. Getting baptized means you're telling the whole world that God has come into your heart."

On the baptism of the Holy Spirit, Bible scholar JC Ryle wrote: "It consists of the implanting of grace in ...

Updated: Mon Sep 14, 2009

What Can We Learn from Jesus Inviting his First Disciple to Follow Him? for 09/21/2009

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"We can learn from John the Baptist to tell people who Jesus really is," says Danae, 10. "John had many followers himself, but he didn't try to compete with Jesus."

Nothing is more challenging to successful ministers than to keep pointing people to Jesus Christ. Everyone has the tendency to take credit for a work that the Lord did through us. Don't do it. Keep pointin ...

Updated: Mon Sep 21, 2009

How do We Know that Jesus is the Messiah? for 09/28/2009

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

I asked this question to children as part of the Children's International Arts Festival. It's an online festival at www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org that gives children incentives to study the Bible. Alexandria Dubinin, 12, wrote a wonderful essay that won her family of six a dude ranch vacation at Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch in Yucca, Ariz. Here is her winning essay:

"Jesus gave us many ...

Updated: Mon Sep 28, 2009

What can We Learn from Jesus Turning Water into Wine? for 10/05/2009

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"We can learn that you shouldn't rush Jesus, but put your faith in him," says Taylor, 11. "Also, we can learn that sometimes a good deed goes unnoticed, and that's OK."

In the ancient Middle East, wedding celebrations could last for days. To run out of wine would be an embarrassment that might last a lifetime for a bride and groom. The miracle at the wedding feast was ...

Updated: Mon Oct 05, 2009

When is Anger Right? for 10/12/2009

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"It's OK to get mad when someone is not following God's rules," says Talon, 6. "Like if someone steals a toy from another person, it's OK to get mad. The angry feeling can help you do something to make things better."

At 6 years old, Talon has given us a nugget. Righteous anger will motivate us to do something to make things better. Sinful anger will always make thing ...

Updated: Mon Oct 12, 2009

Why Didn't Jesus Trust People? for 10/19/2009

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"Because Jesus knew some people were mean," says Torie, 7.

If you've ever watched any old western movies, you know that some people enjoy being mean. They wouldn't have it any other way.

Early in his ministry, Jesus performed miracles in Jerusalem. The Bible says, "Many believed in his name when they saw the signs which he did. But Jesus did not commit himself to th ...

Updated: Mon Oct 19, 2009

What Does it Mean to be Born Again? for 10/26/2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"Well, being born again doesn't mean to go back into your mother's stomach," says Taylor, 11. "It means being born into the family of God."

Unlike Taylor, the religious leader (Nicodemus), who came by night to talk with Jesus, missed the point entirely. Jesus spoke of being born again spiritually. Nicodemus thought Jesus spoke of a physical birth when he said, "H ...

Updated: Mon Oct 26, 2009

How Do You Know if You're Going to Heaven? for 11/02/2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

"My grandma thinks I'm going to heaven," says Kole, 6.

Most grandmas have a special relationship with their grandkids. The kind of love many show to their grandkids is a taste of God's perfect, unconditional love.

"You have to be good," says Carly, 6.

If we have to be good to go to heaven, how good is good enough? We tend to think God grades on the curve ...

Updated: Mon Nov 02, 2009