60http://cbhministries.org/desktopmodules/keys/keys/images/CBH-For-Kids-Banner.jpghttp://www.cbhministries.org/ForKids/KeysforKids/ReadListen.aspxhttp://www.cbhministries.org/ForKids/KeysforKids/ReadListen.aspxen-us℗ & © 2011 CBH Ministries, All Rights ReservedCBH Ministries is a children's ministry organization, offering Keys for Kids, Down Gilead Lane, and much more.Keys for Kids PodcastCBH MinistriesCBH Ministries is a children's ministry organization, offering Keys for Kids, Down Gilead Lane, and much more.CBH Ministrieswebmaster@cbhministries.orgcleanCBH MinistriesDaily Devotional for May 16, 2012"Mom, I can't find anything in this kitchen!" complained Abby loudly. "How can I make brownies if I don't know where anything is?" "Yeah," agreed Adrian. "Why did you change everything around? I was going to make a cup of hot chocolate yesterday, and I couldn't find the stuff." "I told you I needed to experiment a little since the kitchen is new," replied Mom. "I didn't like the way the kitchen work flowed, but I had to try it a while before I could figure out how to improve it. I may even have to change it again--after I see how it goes with things this way." Adrian groaned and Abby rolled her eyes. Mom laughed. "You'll find the brownie mix on the bottom shelf of the corner cupboard," she added. Dad smiled. "I'm glad that some things never change," he said. "Me, too," said Adrian. "I'm glad Mom doesn't go in and change my room." "But sometimes changes make things better," said Mom. "Yeah--so I think she should go and tackle your room, Adrian," teased Abby. Adrian protested. "I like my room just the way it is," he said. Dad grinned. "Actually, I wasn't thinking of things that don't change in the house. I was thinking of things about God," he said. "For one thing, the Bible says that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Can you think of other things about God that stay the same?" "I know one," offered Adrian. "The way to become a Christian doesn't change. That's a good thing. What if we had to get perfect scores in Bible class to get to heaven?" He grinned. "Abby would never make it," he teased. Abby laughed. "Or what if we had to go a whole year--or even a day--without doing anything wrong or we couldn't be forgiven?" she asked. "Then Adrian would never make it." Dad smiled. "God doesn't change the rules on us," he said. "No," agreed Mom. "And His love for us never changes." Dad nodded. "Part of God's greatness is that He's always the same. He's the one unchanging factor in an ever-changing world." How About You? Have you noticed that everything seems to change? Music, friendships, and dress styles change. Even what people think is right and wrong doesn't stay the same year after year. Some changes are good; some are not. You can count on God to always remain the same. His standards of right and wrong don't change. He loves you and His promises remain firm. If you know Jesus as Savior, you can be sure He will never leave you, and He'll take you to be with Him in heaven someday. Today's Key Verse: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) Today's Key Thought: God never changes"Mom, I can't find anything in this kitchen!" complained Abby loudly. "How can I make brownies if I don't know where anything is?" "Yeah," agreed Adrian. "Why did you change everything around? I was going to make a cup of hot chocolate yesterday, and I couldn't find the stuff." "I told you I needed to experiment a little since the kitchen is new," replied Mom. "I didn't like the way the kitchen work flowed, but I had to try it a while before I could figure out how to improve it. I may even have to change it again--after I see how it goes with things this way." Adrian groaned and Abby rolled her eyes. Mom laughed. "You'll find the brownie mix on the bottom shelf of the corner cupboard," she added. Dad smiled. "I'm glad that some things never change," he said. "Me, too," said Adrian. "I'm glad Mom doesn't go in and change my room." "But sometimes changes make things better," said Mom. "Yeah--so I think she should go and tackle your room, Adrian," teased Abby. Adrian protested. "I like my room just the way it is," he said. Dad grinned. "Actually, I wasn't thinking of things that don't change in the house. I was thinking of things about God," he said. "For one thing, the Bible says that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Can you think of other things about God that stay the same?" "I know one," offered Adrian. "The way to become a Christian doesn't change. That's a good thing. What if we had to get perfect scores in Bible class to get to heaven?" He grinned. "Abby would never make it," he teased. Abby laughed. "Or what if we had to go a whole year--or even a day--without doing anything wrong or we couldn't be forgiven?" she asked. "Then Adrian would never make it." Dad smiled. "God doesn't change the rules on us," he said. "No," agreed Mom. "And His love for us never changes." Dad nodded. "Part of God's greatness is that He's always the same. He's the one unchanging factor in an ever-changing world." How About You? Have you noticed that everything seems to change? Music, friendships, and dress styles change. Even what people think is right and wrong doesn't stay the same year after year. Some changes are good; some are not. You can count on God to always remain the same. His standards of right and wrong don't change. He loves you and His promises remain firm. If you know Jesus as Savior, you can be sure He will never leave you, and He'll take you to be with Him in heaven someday. Today's Key Verse: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) Today's Key Thought: God never changeshttp://media2.cbhministries.org/media/website/kfk/podcast/key051612.mp3Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMTKeys for Kids, Devotional, Childrens Bible Hour, CBH MinistriesCBH MinistriesDaily Devotional for May 15, 2012Carrie sighed when she heard her English assignment. "You're all going to give a short speech next week," said Miss Hollis. "Pick any topic in which you're interested, and be prepared to talk about it for two minutes." After class Carrie approached her teacher. "Please don't make me give a speech, Miss Hollis," pleaded Carrie in a shaking voice. "I just can't talk in front of people!" Her teacher smiled kindly. "Stage fright is natural," she said, "but I'm sure you'll do fine." Carrie shook her head. "I'll mess up! I know I will, and the other kids will laugh at me!" she protested. "Don't worry so much about what others will think, Carrie," Miss Hollis encouraged. "Learn to forget about yourself and concentrate on your subject matter." Carrie still looked doubtful. "And practice!" added Miss Hollis. "Practice in front of a mirror, and give your speech to your family. That will help you." When Carrie got home, she shared her fears with her mother. "You know what, honey?" said Mom. "In a way, I suffer from stage fright, too. You're concerned about speaking before a group. I don't have to do that, but I sometimes feel God wants me to speak about Him to an individual. I get nervous and wonder what to say and whether the person will think I'm odd." She smiled at Carrie. "Let's pray for each other," said Mom. "God will help us both." When Carrie's turn came to speak, she swallowed hard and walked up to the front. "My topic," she began in a nervous, squeaky voice, "is 'Stage Fright.' I really feel like an expert on this subject." The kids laughed--they liked her humor--and Carrie began to feel better. She talked about the causes of stage fright and about some famous people who had problems with it. "That wasn't so bad after all," Carrie told her mother that evening. "I know God helped me, and I'm thankful for that." "He helped with my stage fright, too, and I was able to witness to Mrs. Beck today," said Mom, giving Carrie a hug. "God will help us with all kinds of problems--including the stage fright we experience in speaking or witnessing." How About You? Are you nervous when you have to talk in front of a group? Talk to God about it. He's interested and ready to help with all kinds of details regarding your daily activities. Are you also nervous when you have an opportunity to witness for Jesus to one of your friends? God will help you with that, too. Long ago, He promised to show Moses what to say. God hasn't changed. Trust Him to help you find the right words when He wants you to speak. Then say them and leave the results to Him. Today's Key Verse: I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say. (Exodus 4:12) Today's Key Thought: God will help you be a witnessCarrie sighed when she heard her English assignment. "You're all going to give a short speech next week," said Miss Hollis. "Pick any topic in which you're interested, and be prepared to talk about it for two minutes." After class Carrie approached her teacher. "Please don't make me give a speech, Miss Hollis," pleaded Carrie in a shaking voice. "I just can't talk in front of people!" Her teacher smiled kindly. "Stage fright is natural," she said, "but I'm sure you'll do fine." Carrie shook her head. "I'll mess up! I know I will, and the other kids will laugh at me!" she protested. "Don't worry so much about what others will think, Carrie," Miss Hollis encouraged. "Learn to forget about yourself and concentrate on your subject matter." Carrie still looked doubtful. "And practice!" added Miss Hollis. "Practice in front of a mirror, and give your speech to your family. That will help you." When Carrie got home, she shared her fears with her mother. "You know what, honey?" said Mom. "In a way, I suffer from stage fright, too. You're concerned about speaking before a group. I don't have to do that, but I sometimes feel God wants me to speak about Him to an individual. I get nervous and wonder what to say and whether the person will think I'm odd." She smiled at Carrie. "Let's pray for each other," said Mom. "God will help us both." When Carrie's turn came to speak, she swallowed hard and walked up to the front. "My topic," she began in a nervous, squeaky voice, "is 'Stage Fright.' I really feel like an expert on this subject." The kids laughed--they liked her humor--and Carrie began to feel better. She talked about the causes of stage fright and about some famous people who had problems with it. "That wasn't so bad after all," Carrie told her mother that evening. "I know God helped me, and I'm thankful for that." "He helped with my stage fright, too, and I was able to witness to Mrs. Beck today," said Mom, giving Carrie a hug. "God will help us with all kinds of problems--including the stage fright we experience in speaking or witnessing." How About You? Are you nervous when you have to talk in front of a group? Talk to God about it. He's interested and ready to help with all kinds of details regarding your daily activities. Are you also nervous when you have an opportunity to witness for Jesus to one of your friends? God will help you with that, too. Long ago, He promised to show Moses what to say. God hasn't changed. Trust Him to help you find the right words when He wants you to speak. Then say them and leave the results to Him. Today's Key Verse: I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say. (Exodus 4:12) Today's Key Thought: God will help you be a witnesshttp://media2.cbhministries.org/media/website/kfk/podcast/key051512.mp3Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMTKeys for Kids, Devotional, Childrens Bible Hour, CBH MinistriesCBH MinistriesDaily Devotional for May 14, 2012"Next we'll have an obstacle race," Mr. Don announced at the Bible Club party. "Let's go outside, and I'll give you the instructions." "Cool!" exclaimed Andy. He bolted for the door. "I'm going to win!" Drew frowned. "Andy always wins," he muttered. "I never do." When everyone was at the starting point, Mr. Don explained that they all would be following the same course and have to overcome the same obstacles. "At some of them, you'll find directions that you must follow before you can move on," Mr. Don said. Then he blew his whistle, and the kids dashed off. "I hate crawling," moaned Drew when he reached a tunnel. "Me, too," agreed Tamara. "Guess we'll be last together." "Who-o-oa!" yelled Drew a little later as he slipped off a rail that had to be crossed. "Don't wait for me. I'm used to being last alone," he joked. Drew finally puffed up to the last obstacle--a wall. "Why is everyone just standing here?" he asked when he saw everyone waiting. "What's the problem?" Andy frowned and pointed to the directions. "I got here first and have to help everyone over the wall in the opposite order that they got here. You're the last one, so that means you get to go over the wall first," he said. When Andy finally dropped over the wall, all the other kids had already crossed the finish line. He frowned at Mr. Don. "It's not fair," Andy complained. "I was winning, but now I'm last!" "Hey, Andy, look what I got for coming in first," said Drew, holding up a trophy. He read aloud the inscription on it. "Many who are first will be last, and the last first." He grinned. "Thanks for helping me win, Andy." Mr. Don smiled. "You did very well, Andy," he said, pulling another trophy from a box and handing it to Andy. "This is for your great job at the wall." After the kids applauded, Andy read out loud the inscription on his trophy. "If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all." Andy looked at Mr. Don. Then he grinned at Drew. "Thanks for helping me win, too, Drew!" How About You? Do you work hard to be the best or the first at everything? Do you help others win, too? There's something even more important than earthly prizes, and that's the prize--the reward--God will give to those who love and serve Him. Apply today's Key Verse to your life. Be a genuine servant of others. When you do that, you're serving the Lord, and He will reward you. Today's Key Verse: If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all. (Mark 9:35) Today's Key Thought: Put others before yourself"Next we'll have an obstacle race," Mr. Don announced at the Bible Club party. "Let's go outside, and I'll give you the instructions." "Cool!" exclaimed Andy. He bolted for the door. "I'm going to win!" Drew frowned. "Andy always wins," he muttered. "I never do." When everyone was at the starting point, Mr. Don explained that they all would be following the same course and have to overcome the same obstacles. "At some of them, you'll find directions that you must follow before you can move on," Mr. Don said. Then he blew his whistle, and the kids dashed off. "I hate crawling," moaned Drew when he reached a tunnel. "Me, too," agreed Tamara. "Guess we'll be last together." "Who-o-oa!" yelled Drew a little later as he slipped off a rail that had to be crossed. "Don't wait for me. I'm used to being last alone," he joked. Drew finally puffed up to the last obstacle--a wall. "Why is everyone just standing here?" he asked when he saw everyone waiting. "What's the problem?" Andy frowned and pointed to the directions. "I got here first and have to help everyone over the wall in the opposite order that they got here. You're the last one, so that means you get to go over the wall first," he said. When Andy finally dropped over the wall, all the other kids had already crossed the finish line. He frowned at Mr. Don. "It's not fair," Andy complained. "I was winning, but now I'm last!" "Hey, Andy, look what I got for coming in first," said Drew, holding up a trophy. He read aloud the inscription on it. "Many who are first will be last, and the last first." He grinned. "Thanks for helping me win, Andy." Mr. Don smiled. "You did very well, Andy," he said, pulling another trophy from a box and handing it to Andy. "This is for your great job at the wall." After the kids applauded, Andy read out loud the inscription on his trophy. "If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all." Andy looked at Mr. Don. Then he grinned at Drew. "Thanks for helping me win, too, Drew!" How About You? Do you work hard to be the best or the first at everything? Do you help others win, too? There's something even more important than earthly prizes, and that's the prize--the reward--God will give to those who love and serve Him. Apply today's Key Verse to your life. Be a genuine servant of others. When you do that, you're serving the Lord, and He will reward you. Today's Key Verse: If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all. (Mark 9:35) Today's Key Thought: Put others before yourselfhttp://media2.cbhministries.org/media/website/kfk/podcast/key051412.mp3Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMTKeys for Kids, Devotional, Childrens Bible Hour, CBH MinistriesCBH MinistriesDaily Devotional for May 12, 2012"See the world! Travel! Learn a special skill and meet people!" urged the TV announcer excitedly. "All you need to do is join the Navy." "Wow!" exclaimed Benjamin, watching a jet take off from an aircraft carrier. "That looks like something I'd like to do someday. No more homework, no bed to make, no reports to do for school, no chores, no piano practice, no . . ." Suddenly he stopped. "Dad, you were in the Navy, weren't you? Was it really as exciting as it sounds on TV?" "Well, I did get to travel and see several different countries," replied Dad, "but not everything we did was exciting. I even had to make my own bed, and the inspections we had make your mother's inspections look like nothing. I learned about electronics, but that required lots of homework, reading, and on-the-job practice. I also met a lot of people--Navy people, mostly. I especially remember my boss. He was pretty gruff, but we got along." "Maybe I wouldn't like the Navy after all," decided Benjamin. "It sounds like too much work." "The Bible teaches that work is a blessing," said Dad. "We often like to find the easiest way to do things, but laziness is not God's way. The Navy was a good experience for me. God used it to prepare me for the work I do today." Benjamin looked doubtful. "What you did in the Navy doesn't sound very much like what they show on TV, though," he said. Dad chuckled. "Those who write ads know that people dream of the easy life--little work and lots of fun--so that's what they use to attract attention." He paused, then added, "That ad shows only a small part of Navy life, and right now you see only a small part of your life, Benjamin. You need to do your best at what you do now." "You mean," Benjamin grinned, "like baseball and skateboarding and . . ." Dad grinned, too. "Yes, and like chores and schoolwork and practicing music lessons," he said. "That's not very exciting," said Benjamin. "Like the Navy, some of what you do is exciting; some isn't," said Dad, "but it's all part of preparing you for things God will have for you to do in the future." How About You? Are you doing your best at the things God has given you to do right now? Do you use the right fingering when you practice your piano lesson? Are you careful to mow every bit of the lawn, not leaving any little unmowed spots? Do you do a good job with your chores at home? Do you take schoolwork seriously? God has a purpose for all you're learning. It pleases Him when you do your very best with the strength and understanding He gives you. Today's Key Verse: Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed. (2 Timothy 2:15) Today's Key Thought: Please God by doing your best"See the world! Travel! Learn a special skill and meet people!" urged the TV announcer excitedly. "All you need to do is join the Navy." "Wow!" exclaimed Benjamin, watching a jet take off from an aircraft carrier. "That looks like something I'd like to do someday. No more homework, no bed to make, no reports to do for school, no chores, no piano practice, no . . ." Suddenly he stopped. "Dad, you were in the Navy, weren't you? Was it really as exciting as it sounds on TV?" "Well, I did get to travel and see several different countries," replied Dad, "but not everything we did was exciting. I even had to make my own bed, and the inspections we had make your mother's inspections look like nothing. I learned about electronics, but that required lots of homework, reading, and on-the-job practice. I also met a lot of people--Navy people, mostly. I especially remember my boss. He was pretty gruff, but we got along." "Maybe I wouldn't like the Navy after all," decided Benjamin. "It sounds like too much work." "The Bible teaches that work is a blessing," said Dad. "We often like to find the easiest way to do things, but laziness is not God's way. The Navy was a good experience for me. God used it to prepare me for the work I do today." Benjamin looked doubtful. "What you did in the Navy doesn't sound very much like what they show on TV, though," he said. Dad chuckled. "Those who write ads know that people dream of the easy life--little work and lots of fun--so that's what they use to attract attention." He paused, then added, "That ad shows only a small part of Navy life, and right now you see only a small part of your life, Benjamin. You need to do your best at what you do now." "You mean," Benjamin grinned, "like baseball and skateboarding and . . ." Dad grinned, too. "Yes, and like chores and schoolwork and practicing music lessons," he said. "That's not very exciting," said Benjamin. "Like the Navy, some of what you do is exciting; some isn't," said Dad, "but it's all part of preparing you for things God will have for you to do in the future." How About You? Are you doing your best at the things God has given you to do right now? Do you use the right fingering when you practice your piano lesson? Are you careful to mow every bit of the lawn, not leaving any little unmowed spots? Do you do a good job with your chores at home? Do you take schoolwork seriously? God has a purpose for all you're learning. It pleases Him when you do your very best with the strength and understanding He gives you. Today's Key Verse: Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed. (2 Timothy 2:15) Today's Key Thought: Please God by doing your besthttp://media2.cbhministries.org/media/website/kfk/podcast/key051212.mp3Sat, 12 May 2012 04:00:00 GMTKeys for Kids, Devotional, Childrens Bible Hour, CBH MinistriesCBH MinistriesDaily Devotional for May 11, 2012"You have entered Bear Country." Matt read aloud the words on the sign posted beside the road. "Bear country!" he exclaimed. "You didn't say anything about bears when you asked me to camp here this weekend, Grandpa." Grandpa smiled. "It's not likely that we'll see any," he said, "but it's good to be alert to the possibility." As Matt helped Grandpa pound the tent stakes, he smiled. Having a bear in our camp would make a cool story to tell the guys at school, he thought. But another thought kept climbing on top of the "cool story" idea. This tent looks pretty flimsy . . . a bear could tear right through it. Matt and Grandpa had a wonderful day--hiking, fishing, cooking the fish over an open fire, telling jokes, and roasting marshmallows. Matt was exhausted when he crawled into his sleeping bag. But . . . he couldn't sleep. A stone poked him from underneath his sleeping bag. He heard people laughing at a nearby campfire. The sound of snapping branches reminded him that there could be bears in the woods. Matt felt a lump in his throat. I wish I were home, he thought. He missed his mom's warm hugs, hot showers, a quiet bedroom--and no bears! Just as Grandpa began to snore, Matt remembered something his dad had once said when they were on a trip. He could almost hear Dad's voice saying, "This world isn't really our home--we're just travelers here. A traveler sees wonderful things and has fun experiences, but he isn't totally comfortable until he's home. And our real home is in heaven." Matt hadn't understood that at the time, but now he did. I really like camping with Grandpa, he thought, but I'm glad I'll be going home in a few days. On the last morning of camping, Matt helped Grandpa pack up the gear. He'd had a great time, and now he didn't want to leave. At the same time, he couldn't wait to tell his friends about the bear that had actually wandered into their campsite the night before. He knew they'd be impressed. Mom and Dad will want to hear all about the stuff we did, too--and maybe I'll surprise them and tell them how glad I am to be home, he thought with a grin. Maybe I'll even tell them I understand better now about heaven and how good it will be to go there someday. How About You? Have you ever been away from home for several days? What exciting things did you see and do? What did you miss about home? It's fun to go on trips and experience new things, but like an old song says, there's no place like home. That's especially true for Christians. Because of God's goodness, you can have some wonderful times here on earth. But if you're a Christian, nothing compares to your final home--heaven. Today's Key Verse: Our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior . . . Jesus Christ. (Philippians 3:20) Today's Key Thought: A Christian's real home--heaven"You have entered Bear Country." Matt read aloud the words on the sign posted beside the road. "Bear country!" he exclaimed. "You didn't say anything about bears when you asked me to camp here this weekend, Grandpa." Grandpa smiled. "It's not likely that we'll see any," he said, "but it's good to be alert to the possibility." As Matt helped Grandpa pound the tent stakes, he smiled. Having a bear in our camp would make a cool story to tell the guys at school, he thought. But another thought kept climbing on top of the "cool story" idea. This tent looks pretty flimsy . . . a bear could tear right through it. Matt and Grandpa had a wonderful day--hiking, fishing, cooking the fish over an open fire, telling jokes, and roasting marshmallows. Matt was exhausted when he crawled into his sleeping bag. But . . . he couldn't sleep. A stone poked him from underneath his sleeping bag. He heard people laughing at a nearby campfire. The sound of snapping branches reminded him that there could be bears in the woods. Matt felt a lump in his throat. I wish I were home, he thought. He missed his mom's warm hugs, hot showers, a quiet bedroom--and no bears! Just as Grandpa began to snore, Matt remembered something his dad had once said when they were on a trip. He could almost hear Dad's voice saying, "This world isn't really our home--we're just travelers here. A traveler sees wonderful things and has fun experiences, but he isn't totally comfortable until he's home. And our real home is in heaven." Matt hadn't understood that at the time, but now he did. I really like camping with Grandpa, he thought, but I'm glad I'll be going home in a few days. On the last morning of camping, Matt helped Grandpa pack up the gear. He'd had a great time, and now he didn't want to leave. At the same time, he couldn't wait to tell his friends about the bear that had actually wandered into their campsite the night before. He knew they'd be impressed. Mom and Dad will want to hear all about the stuff we did, too--and maybe I'll surprise them and tell them how glad I am to be home, he thought with a grin. Maybe I'll even tell them I understand better now about heaven and how good it will be to go there someday. How About You? Have you ever been away from home for several days? What exciting things did you see and do? What did you miss about home? It's fun to go on trips and experience new things, but like an old song says, there's no place like home. That's especially true for Christians. Because of God's goodness, you can have some wonderful times here on earth. But if you're a Christian, nothing compares to your final home--heaven. Today's Key Verse: Our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior . . . Jesus Christ. (Philippians 3:20) Today's Key Thought: A Christian's real home--heavenhttp://media2.cbhministries.org/media/website/kfk/podcast/key051112.mp3Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMTKeys for Kids, Devotional, Childrens Bible Hour, CBH MinistriesCBH MinistriesDaily Devotional for May 10, 2012"My teacher said that for our homework tonight we should watch the TV special about terrorism," said Hannah. "We're going to discuss it tomorrow." "I'm not sure that's a program I'd choose to watch," Mom replied. "We'll see what Dad says about it." "Well," said Dad when Hannah checked with him, "since it's an assignment, we'll watch it together." Hannah had heard terrorists mentioned on some news broadcasts, but she didn't know much about them. What she saw on the TV special was scary. The program showed bombings, hijackings, and people who were trained to kill others. "Wow! Why would people want to destroy each other that way?" asked Hannah with a shudder when the program ended. "I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight!" "That's one reason Mom and I didn't really want you to see that show," Dad replied, "but let's talk about it. We need to remember that without Jesus, man's heart is evil. He thinks only of himself. He wants to control things and run them his way." "But we also need to remember that God is in control of everything," Mom added. "Man can do only what God allows him to do." "Yes," agreed Dad. "That's the good part--it's why we can sleep in spite of bad things some people would like to do--and sometimes do do. God says we don't have to fear them but rather fear Him who cares for every detail of our lives. He even knows the number of hairs we have on our heads." "I guess I always thought verses about not fearing people who can hurt us were good ones for missionaries who go to dangerous places," said Hannah. "They're good verses for all of us," Dad replied. "For Christians, they are a comfort. When we suffer physical death, our souls go to heaven. But those who are not Christians have real cause for fear. If someone kills their bodies, their souls will go to hell where they will be in torment forever--much worse than any form of terrorism." "I'll remember that God is in control, and then I'll be able to sleep after all," said Hannah as she stretched and yawned. "I'm so glad I'm a Christian." How About You? Who do you fear? Do you fear terrorists? The thought of terrorism can be scary, but if you fear God--that is, if you're a Christian--you really don't have to live in fear of anyone in this world. Nothing can happen without God's permission. If you're not a Christian, you should be afraid. After you die, it will be too late to accept Jesus. Salvation is for today--don't put it off. (See the ABCs of Salvation by clicking this link: http://www.cbhministries.org/ForKids/ABCsofSalvation.aspx.) Today's Key Verse: How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? (Hebrews 2:3) Today's Key Thought: Accept Jesus today"My teacher said that for our homework tonight we should watch the TV special about terrorism," said Hannah. "We're going to discuss it tomorrow." "I'm not sure that's a program I'd choose to watch," Mom replied. "We'll see what Dad says about it." "Well," said Dad when Hannah checked with him, "since it's an assignment, we'll watch it together." Hannah had heard terrorists mentioned on some news broadcasts, but she didn't know much about them. What she saw on the TV special was scary. The program showed bombings, hijackings, and people who were trained to kill others. "Wow! Why would people want to destroy each other that way?" asked Hannah with a shudder when the program ended. "I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight!" "That's one reason Mom and I didn't really want you to see that show," Dad replied, "but let's talk about it. We need to remember that without Jesus, man's heart is evil. He thinks only of himself. He wants to control things and run them his way." "But we also need to remember that God is in control of everything," Mom added. "Man can do only what God allows him to do." "Yes," agreed Dad. "That's the good part--it's why we can sleep in spite of bad things some people would like to do--and sometimes do do. God says we don't have to fear them but rather fear Him who cares for every detail of our lives. He even knows the number of hairs we have on our heads." "I guess I always thought verses about not fearing people who can hurt us were good ones for missionaries who go to dangerous places," said Hannah. "They're good verses for all of us," Dad replied. "For Christians, they are a comfort. When we suffer physical death, our souls go to heaven. But those who are not Christians have real cause for fear. If someone kills their bodies, their souls will go to hell where they will be in torment forever--much worse than any form of terrorism." "I'll remember that God is in control, and then I'll be able to sleep after all," said Hannah as she stretched and yawned. "I'm so glad I'm a Christian." How About You? Who do you fear? Do you fear terrorists? The thought of terrorism can be scary, but if you fear God--that is, if you're a Christian--you really don't have to live in fear of anyone in this world. Nothing can happen without God's permission. If you're not a Christian, you should be afraid. After you die, it will be too late to accept Jesus. Salvation is for today--don't put it off. (See the ABCs of Salvation by clicking this link: http://www.cbhministries.org/ForKids/ABCsofSalvation.aspx.) Today's Key Verse: How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? (Hebrews 2:3) Today's Key Thought: Accept Jesus todayhttp://media2.cbhministries.org/media/website/kfk/podcast/key051012.mp3Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMTKeys for Kids, Devotional, Childrens Bible Hour, CBH MinistriesCBH MinistriesDaily Devotional for May 9, 2012"Hi, Mom." Ryan stopped at the kitchen door to swing his backpack off his shoulder. His mother was busy packing groceries into a crate. Mom looked up and smiled. "Hi, honey," she said. "We're going camping." "Now?" Ryan asked in surprise. "A whole week before school is out?" Mom put an arm around his shoulder. "The farmers in this part of Africa have received threats. You've probably heard about the farm invasions, haven't you?" Ryan nodded. "Well, we've been advised to go away for a week or two until things calm down," Mom explained. "But . . ." Ryan's voice felt choked. He loved being in Africa where his family was serving God as missionaries. "We'll come back though, right?" "I hope so," said Mom, "but the main thing is we'll all be together and safe." Ryan ducked outside and climbed into his old tree house. He looked out across the dry African bush and saw a trail of dust from his dad's truck coming up the road. Dad got out and called up a greeting when he spotted Ryan in the tree house. Ryan waved weakly but didn't smile. Dad pulled himself up the rickety ladder and sat down so heavily the tree house swayed. Ryan grinned. Dad looked silly with his long legs cramped into such a tiny space. "I wouldn't like to be up here during a storm," said Dad. "I'd prefer to be on solid ground in a stone castle or something." "Mom says we have to leave," said Ryan. His voice quivered. "Will we really be safe someplace else?" "Did you know that King David had to leave his home once?" Dad asked. "His son wanted to take over the throne so David had to flee with nothing or risk being killed." "He did? Was he scared?" Ryan asked. "I'm sure it was hard, but in the Psalms, David speaks of God as his rock--his refuge. He trusted God even when he had lost everything," Dad replied. "He was as secure as if he was in that castle I mentioned." Dad leaned over to hug Ryan, and Ryan squealed as the tree house tilted to one side. Dad smiled. "We need to take precautions against danger, but trusting in our own strength or in material things is like trusting in this tree house," he added. "God is the one who will take care of us. Like David, let's put our trust in Him, okay?" Smiling, Ryan nodded. How About You? Has it been hard for you to bear a sudden change in your life? Maybe someone close to you died, you have a new stepmom, you go to a new school, or your class got a new teacher in the middle of the year. Remember that God loves you. You can trust Him to give you comfort and strength and courage to face your problems. He is trustworthy. Let God be your safe refuge in good times and in difficult ones. Today's Key Verse: He (God) only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense. (Psalm 62:6) Today's Key Thought: Trust God in difficult times"Hi, Mom." Ryan stopped at the kitchen door to swing his backpack off his shoulder. His mother was busy packing groceries into a crate. Mom looked up and smiled. "Hi, honey," she said. "We're going camping." "Now?" Ryan asked in surprise. "A whole week before school is out?" Mom put an arm around his shoulder. "The farmers in this part of Africa have received threats. You've probably heard about the farm invasions, haven't you?" Ryan nodded. "Well, we've been advised to go away for a week or two until things calm down," Mom explained. "But . . ." Ryan's voice felt choked. He loved being in Africa where his family was serving God as missionaries. "We'll come back though, right?" "I hope so," said Mom, "but the main thing is we'll all be together and safe." Ryan ducked outside and climbed into his old tree house. He looked out across the dry African bush and saw a trail of dust from his dad's truck coming up the road. Dad got out and called up a greeting when he spotted Ryan in the tree house. Ryan waved weakly but didn't smile. Dad pulled himself up the rickety ladder and sat down so heavily the tree house swayed. Ryan grinned. Dad looked silly with his long legs cramped into such a tiny space. "I wouldn't like to be up here during a storm," said Dad. "I'd prefer to be on solid ground in a stone castle or something." "Mom says we have to leave," said Ryan. His voice quivered. "Will we really be safe someplace else?" "Did you know that King David had to leave his home once?" Dad asked. "His son wanted to take over the throne so David had to flee with nothing or risk being killed." "He did? Was he scared?" Ryan asked. "I'm sure it was hard, but in the Psalms, David speaks of God as his rock--his refuge. He trusted God even when he had lost everything," Dad replied. "He was as secure as if he was in that castle I mentioned." Dad leaned over to hug Ryan, and Ryan squealed as the tree house tilted to one side. Dad smiled. "We need to take precautions against danger, but trusting in our own strength or in material things is like trusting in this tree house," he added. "God is the one who will take care of us. Like David, let's put our trust in Him, okay?" Smiling, Ryan nodded. How About You? Has it been hard for you to bear a sudden change in your life? Maybe someone close to you died, you have a new stepmom, you go to a new school, or your class got a new teacher in the middle of the year. Remember that God loves you. You can trust Him to give you comfort and strength and courage to face your problems. He is trustworthy. Let God be your safe refuge in good times and in difficult ones. Today's Key Verse: He (God) only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense. (Psalm 62:6) Today's Key Thought: Trust God in difficult timeshttp://media2.cbhministries.org/media/website/kfk/podcast/key050912.mp3Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMTKeys for Kids, Devotional, Childrens Bible Hour, CBH Ministries