Spit the Bait
October 26th, 2025
What happens when we fail? When the hook sets deep and we’re caught in sin? Hebrews offers hope: we have a High Priest who empathizes with our weakness. Jesus faced every temptation we face, yet witho...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Look for the Hook
October 19th, 2025
Temptation often comes disguised as shortcuts. That’s exactly how Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness. After forty days of fasting, Jesus was hungry. Satan tempted Him to satisfy His appetite, to pr...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Don't Take the Bait
October 12th, 2025
Confidence is a good thing—until it makes you careless. Paul reminds the Corinthians that Israel experienced God’s miracles, yet still fell into idolatry, immorality, and grumbling. Spiritual privileg...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
The Fish Finder
October 5th, 2025
Temptation is universal. Every one of us has moments when something looks good, feels right, or promises satisfaction—but beneath the surface lies danger. James 1:13–16 compares temptation to fishing ...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Pay Attention to Details
September 29th, 2025
In Numbers 20, the Israelites are in a familiar place — complaining.They’ve hit a crisis: no water. And once again, the people are wishing they’d never left Egypt. You can almost hear the sarcasm drip...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Walk By Faith
September 22nd, 2025
Have you ever been given a task that seemed impossible… but the person assigning it didn’t seem worried at all? That’s the scene in Numbers 13.God tells Moses, “Send some men to explore the land of Ca...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Check Your Heart
September 15th, 2025
If you’ve ever been around kids in the back seat on a long trip, you know the phrase: “Are we there yet?” It starts as a question, but after a while, it becomes a complaint.Israel knew that feeling. I...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Sept 21
September 14th, 2025
Kids will learn from the story of Job that they are never alone or unseen in their hurts. God sees them, knows every hurt, and loves them through everything. BIBLE: God Spoke with Job - Job 1-42...  Read More
by Amy Erdelt
Sept 17
September 11th, 2025
Live It Out - As you grow as a disciple, seeing and knowing God’s character helps us love Him with all of our soul and strength. Matthew 22: 37...  Read More
by Amy Erdelt
Leading Through Complaining
September 9th, 2025
Complaining is contagious. We’ve all seen it—one person starts grumbling, and before long the whole room feels heavy. Leaders are not immune to this temptation. We feel the same frustrations as everyo...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Keep In Step
September 8th, 2025
If there’s one thing we humans like, it’s a plan. We like our calendars filled, our steps mapped, and our futures neatly penciled in. But the life of faith doesn’t always give us that luxury. Sometime...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Sept 14
September 7th, 2025
We never have to worry if we blend into the crowd with Jesus because He sees us all and knows exactly what we need. Kids will learn that God knows them because God knows everyone! BIBLE: Jesus Healed ...  Read More
by Amy Erdelt
Sept 10
September 4th, 2025
Live It Out - As you grow as a disciple, seeing and knowing God’s character helps us love Him with all of our soul and strength. Matthew 22: 37...  Read More
by Amy Erdelt
Go and Tell
September 1st, 2025
Have you ever felt stuck wondering if you’re supposed to share your faith? Or afraid to talk about Jesus because you don’t know what to say or how people will react? You’re not alone. Many believers w...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Sept 7
August 31st, 2025
Kids can know that God knows every single, tiny detail about them. God sees them and He loves them! BIBLE: Samuel Anointed David - 1 Samuel 16:1-13...  Read More
by Amy Erdelt
Sept 3
August 28th, 2025
Live It Out - As you grow as a disciple, seeing and knowing God’s character helps us love Him with all of our soul and strength. Matthew 22: 37...  Read More
by Amy Erdelt
Truth and Love
August 25th, 2025
Have you ever told the truth in a way that didn’t feel loving? Or loved someone but avoided telling them what they really needed to hear? If so, you’re not alone. Most of us have swung to one side or ...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Aug 31
August 24th, 2025
Jesus changes the game, and God makes us new and helps us live new lives for Him....  Read More
by Amy Erdelt
Grace and Truth
August 18th, 2025
Have you ever felt stuck wondering if you’re supposed to share your faith? Or afraid to talk about Jesus because you don’t know what to say or how people will react? You’re not alone. Many believers w...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Aug 24
August 17th, 2025
We can look back, see, and celebrate the amazing ways that God has worked His plans and purposes in our lives. God has an amazing purpose for our lives....  Read More
by Amy Erdelt
YAHWEH TSIDKENU: The Lord My Righteousness
August 11th, 2025
“This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior.” – Jeremiah 23:6 (NIV)At some point, most of us wrestle with the question: Am I good enough? We compare ourselves, regret p...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Aug 17
August 10th, 2025
We can look up and trust God to lead them in their lives. Joseph trusted God’s purpose for his life, and kids can know that we can do the same....  Read More
by Amy Erdelt
YAHWEH SHALOM: The Lord is Peace
August 4th, 2025
“But the Lord said to him, ‘Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.’ So Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord Is Peace.” – Judges 6:23–24 (NIV)Peace can feel elusiv...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Aug 10
August 3rd, 2025
Even when bad things happen, we can trust that God is with us, and He knows what is going to happen next. We can be willing to trust and follow Him in a way that helps people come to know Him better....  Read More
by Amy Erdelt
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