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Keys for Kids is a daily storytelling show based on the daily Keys for Kids children's devotional. Hosted by Zach, this podcast combines Scripture readings with captivating stories that illustrate essential Biblical principles. With Zach's creative voices bringing characters to life, listeners embark on a faith-filled journey. Tune in to discover the keys to growing in faith and understanding God's love. Produced by Keys for Kids Ministries, this podcast is a treasure trove to help young hearts grow closer to God.

  1. 11 giờ trước

    Dandelions

    Read: Psalm 141:3; Ephesians 5:1-4 “I can’t believe it! I studied hard for that history test, and I only got a B!” Madelyn said as she and her mother walked Chestnut, their shaggy brown Yorkshire terrier. “But Ella said Jade cheated and got an A. It’s not fair!” “Ella caught Jade cheating?” Mom asked. “I don’t think she saw it happen, but Ella hears about everything. It must be true because Jade never gets A’s.” They stopped to let Chestnut sniff the ground. The dog pulled the leash toward a cluster of white spheres anchored in the grass. They were dandelion seed heads. Madelyn picked a feathery globe and blew the seeds until only a bare stem remained. “Look how far the seeds are traveling!” she exclaimed. As Chestnut chased the flying seeds, Mom asked, “Do you know what happens when they land?” “They’ll grow into yellow dandelions—pretty weeds!” Mom nodded. “Isn’t it amazing? Those seeds look delicate, but they hold so much power—just like words that start gossip.” “I know what you’re going to say, Mom—gossip spreads as easily as dandelion seeds. Now that I think about it, Ella told Jason and Hari about Jade. I told Alma, who is best friends with Jill, so she probably knows too.” “See how words as flimsy as those seeds can take root and grow into gossip?” Madelyn looked down. “When I was disappointed with my grade, talking about Jade somehow made me feel better. But I don’t feel good about it anymore. If Ella starts talking about Jade again, I’ll say I’d rather not talk about Jade behind her back.” “That’s wise,” said Mom. “Jesus tells us to love one another the way He loves us, and that means we need to care about how our words affect others—even when it involves things that may be true. How would Jade feel if she knew you were telling people that she struggles to get good grades?” Madelyn sighed. “She’d probably feel embarrassed and hurt—and she’d be even more hurt if she knew I spread gossip about her cheating because of it.” Madelyn looked at her mom. “I’ll ask Jesus to forgive me for listening to gossip and to help me not spread it myself. Instead of wasting time on gossip, I’ll use it to study and get that A!” –Elena Dee How about you? Do you spread gossip about others? A few words of gossip can quickly spread and take root—and hurt many feelings in the process. The next time you’re tempted to repeat something about someone that they’d find hurtful, stop and think about how much Jesus loves you. Then show that same love to others by not wasting time on gossip. Today’s key verse: [Jesus said,] “You must love each other as I have loved you.” John 13:34 (NLV) Today’s key thought: Don’t spread gossip

  2. 1 ngày trước

    A Worm with a Purpose

    Read: Psalm 19:1-6; Ephesians 2:8-10 “Come here, Mr. Wiggle Worm,” Peter said as he put an earthworm in a can. “Hey, Dad, are worms good for anything besides bird food and fish bait?” “Yes,” said Dad. “They help the earth breathe.” Peter laughed. “Like lungs?” “Not exactly, but as worms burrow through the ground, they let fresh air through the soil. The more they eat and digest the soil, the better it is for growing things. God has a purpose for everything.” “Well, I’m glad one purpose for worms is to make bait,” said Peter. “We’ll catch more fish that way! This will be enough, won’t it?” Dad nodded, and they headed to the lake. That evening the family enjoyed fish for supper. “Yum!” Peter said as he took a bite. “Fishing was so much fun! I wish I could skip school and go fishing every day.” Mom laughed. “Now that would be overdoing it a little.” “Besides, you like school,” said Peter’s sister, Ann. “Yeah, except science,” Peter said. “I don’t agree with some of the things Mrs. Moore says. She thinks the universe came about on its own, but the Bible says God created everything, right?” “That’s right,” said Mom. “The Bible tells us that the beauty and complexity of nature points to God, who planned everything and makes it all work together.” Dad nodded. “Even though sin has affected creation in deep ways, we can see the goodness of God in everything He made.” “Like worms and how they help things grow?” Peter asked. “Right,” said Dad. “The sun is another example of God’s goodness. It’s just the right distance away so we can live comfortably. And seasons follow one another in perfect order. Only God could have planned everything so well.” “And He has a special plan for people too, right?” asked Ann. “Yes, He does!” Mom replied. “Jesus came and died for the whole world, and one day He’ll return and make all creation new so it’s no longer affected by sin. And He has a purpose for everyone who trusts in Him—a plan for how He wants each one of us to be part of His kingdom on earth.” Dad nodded. “Because of Jesus, all of creation—down to the smallest earthworm—has a purpose in the kingdom of God.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Did you know that God is in charge of everything? He’s the one who created the whole universe and makes it all work together. Though the sin we brought into the world causes a lot of problems, it won’t be around forever. Jesus died and rose again to save the world from sin, and He has a purpose for everything—including you! Trust Him and His plan for your life. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today’s key verse: For by [Jesus] all things were created…All things were created through Him and for Him. Colossians 1:16 (NKJV) Today’s key thought: God created everything with a purpose

  3. 2 ngày trước

    The Unwasted Peach

    Read: Psalm 126:1-6 “I met a new friend today, Daddy. She gave me her peach!” Charity reported gleefully. She grabbed her dad’s hand as they walked to their new apartment from her bus stop. “Your first day at a new school, and already a new friend? Awesome!” Daddy answered. “Tell me about your friend—and this peach.” Charity skipped to keep up with Daddy’s long legs. “Slow down, Daddy, and I’ll tell you!” Immediately Daddy shortened his stride. “Her name’s Esther. She gets free lunch in the cafeteria like me! But Esther doesn’t like peaches. When I asked for the one on her tray, she gave it to me. I couldn’t let it go to waste!” They climbed the steps to their apartment. Daddy laughed. “I know you like canned peaches. We have a couple of cans from the food bank. That can be today’s snack.” Daddy opened the apartment door. “God answered two prayers for you today, Charity—for a good day at a new school, and for a friend.” Charity took off her school shoes and exchanged them for soft slippers. “You told me when I gave my life to Jesus last year that I could talk to Him anytime, about anything. He heard me, Daddy!” Daddy pulled out a can opener. “He also showed us something important with Esther’s peach.” “He did?” “Yep. Even though Esther doesn’t like peaches, you didn’t want good food to be wasted. Sometimes we go through hard times, and even though we don’t like those struggles, God isn’t willing to let them go to waste.” “God wants us to struggle?” Charity sounded confused. “No, but He brings good out of difficult times. Jesus went through the most difficult thing of all when He died on the cross, and He did that to do the best thing we could ever imagine—save us from sin and make us God’s children. And He promises to use hard things in our lives for good.” “Like having to say goodbye to old friends and leaving our old neighborhood?” Charity asked. Daddy nodded. “God understands how hard that is, and we can trust Him to bring something good out of it. Like today when He brought you a new friend.” Charity smiled. “And something else!” “What?” Daddy placed a bowl of juicy peaches on the table. “More peaches!” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? Have you ever gone through tough times and wondered why God let it happen? We don’t always get answers to our “why” questions, but we can trust God in hard situations. God loves His children, and He’s good to us. He won’t let our struggles go to waste. He’ll bring something good out of sad circumstances as we grow in trusting Him. Today’s key verse: Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Psalm 126:5 (NIV) Today’s key thought: God brings good from hard times

  4. 3 ngày trước

    What a Plan

    Read: Psalm 33:13-22 Devin looked at the house plan his mom was studying. “I still think you could remove the mudroom and make my bedroom bigger,” he said. Mom smiled. “I think we’ll trust the designer’s plan. We’ll find something to do with that space.” That afternoon, Devin’s shoulders slumped as he walked into the house. “I can’t believe my best friend moved. School’s not the same without Trav.” Mom put down the flooring samples she was holding and gave Devin a hug. “I know it’s hard, Dev. Jesus knows it too, and He loves you and promises to be with you. We just have to trust that God has a plan and will use hard things in our lives for good.” Devin didn’t see how any of this could be God’s plan. At school the next day, Devin was trying to choose a spot to have lunch when he saw a table with just one kid at it. He walked to the table and looked at the girl who sat alone. He didn’t remember seeing her before. “Can I sit here?” The girl looked up and smiled. “Sure. No one else wants to sit by the new kid.” Her smile went away. “No one even talks to me. It’s like no one sees me.” Devin grabbed a chair. “I could use a friend too.” At home, Devin was excited to tell his mom about Ashley. “If Trav was there, we wouldn’t have sat by a girl,” he said. “But she needed a friend. Maybe that was God’s plan, like you said. Maybe Trav had to go away so that Ashley wouldn’t feel lonely.” Devin looked at the papers his mom was holding. She seemed to be making another tough decision between multiple options for the new house, but what were they? Mom held up the papers. “Which crate do we want?” “Crate?” Devin asked. Mom nodded. “The mudroom in the floor plan got me thinking…what if we finally got that dog you’ve been wanting?” “For real?” Devin jumped up and down. “For real.” Mom put her arms around him. “And I’m proud of you for being a friend to Ashley. Once this plan is complete, maybe she can come meet your new pet.” Devin grinned. Maybe he could trust both floor plans and God’s plans. –Emily Acker How about you? Have you ever had something happen in your life that made you wonder if God really cares about you? We all go through difficult things in life, but God can use them to work out His good plan in ways we couldn’t imagine. When life is hard, remember that Jesus understands what you’re going through and promises to be with you. Then trust Him to work out the plan He has for your life. Today’s key verse: Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10 (NIV) Today’s key thought: You can always trust God’s plan

  5. 4 ngày trước

    Passing Tests

    Read: Matthew 4:1-11 “I’ll probably fail our math test today,” Carter told Lucy as they walked to school. “I’m really bad at multiplication.” “Yeah, me too,” said Lucy. “But I’m not going to fail. Want to know why?” She slid a card from under the cuff of her sleeve. “See? The multiplication tables are all right here!” She grinned. “I’ve got an extra card. Want it?” She pulled a card from her pocket and offered it to Carter. “That’s cheating,” Carter said. “What’s worse, cheating or failing?” asked Lucy. Carter took the card and looked at it. It would be so easy to cheat! he thought. My desk is near the back of the room, and Mr. Collins hardly ever walks around when we have a test. But… “I’m not going to do it,” he said, handing the card back to Lucy. “I don’t think you should either. It’s not right.” Lucy rolled her eyes. “You are dumb,” she replied, “and not just in math!” At the end of the day, Carter hurried home. “How was school today?” his mother asked. “Okay,” Carter replied. “But I don’t know if I passed my math test. I hope so!” “Well, if you studied and did your best, don’t worry about it,” said Mom. “Did anything good happen today?” “Well…” Carter hesitated. “This is gonna sound weird, but I actually felt good about taking the test. I had a chance to cheat, but I didn’t. I knew it’d be wrong and that Jesus wouldn’t want me to do it. So I decided to trust Him with my test and do the right thing.” “Good for you!” Mom said. “No matter what grade you get on your math test, you definitely passed one test today. You were tempted to do something wrong, but you didn’t. That kind of test is really hard to pass sometimes. Jesus faced tests like that when He was on earth, and He passed every single one in order to save us. We can pass them too when we depend on Him to help us resist temptation—and even when we do give in, He’ll always forgive us since He paid for all our sins on the cross.” Carter grinned. “I’ll remember that tomorrow when I take my history test!” –Douglas G. DeVries How about you? Do people sometimes encourage you to do things that are wrong? It can be hard to resist, especially when others make fun of you for it. But you don’t have to give in. Jesus always passed tests of temptation, and He’ll help you pass them too. And when you do give in, you can always go to Him for forgiveness. Trust Him to give you the wisdom and courage to do what is right. Today’s key verse: God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV) Today’s key thought: Resist temptation

  6. 5 ngày trước

    Hurting Hearts

    Read: Romans 12:9-15 “What’s wrong, Elijah?” Mom asked as Elijah got in the car. Elijah sighed. “Mrs. Lewis told our class that Henry won’t be in school for a few days. His dad had a heart attack and died early this morning.” Mom gasped. “Oh no! That’s awful.” Elijah nodded. “Principal Brown came and told us he went to Henry’s house this morning. He said Henry and his mom and little brother are very sad. Then he and Mrs. Lewis let us ask questions and talk for a while.” Elijah paused. “Mom, why did this happen? What are they going to do?” Mom shook her head. “I don’t know. Is there something you want to do for them now?” “I want to see Henry. He’s my best friend. Can we go to their house?” “Okay, but first let’s make a meal for them,” Mom said. Elijah and his mom made a pot of sloppy joes and put the whole meal in a basket. In the car, Elijah said, “Mom, let’s pray for Henry and his family.” Mom stopped the car at the end of the driveway, and they prayed for God to help the family. Elijah also asked Jesus to give him words to comfort his friend. Henry greeted them at the door. “We brought you dinner,” Elijah said, and he carried the basket to the kitchen. Elijah and Henry slipped out to the porch while their moms talked in the house. “Henry, I’m so sorry. What can I do?” “I don’t even know. I miss Dad so much already.” Henry covered his face, wiping away tears. “When Mom said something was wrong this morning, I prayed Dad would be okay. Now I don’t know what’s going to happen to us.” “I don’t know what’s going to happen either, but I do know that Jesus loves you and will be with you through all of this. He understands how hard it is, and you always have hope in Him.” Elijah put a hand on his friend’s shaking shoulder. “I’ll be here for you too. Let me know if there’s anything I can do. I’ll be praying for you and your family.” Henry closed his eyes and took a deep breath. “Thanks, Elijah.” –Lynda Boucher How about you? Do you have a friend who is hurting? Perhaps someone they love has died or they’re facing a difficult situation. Things like that can really hurt a person’s heart, and they need the love and support of their friends. Help them in whatever ways you can, and let them know you’re praying for them. Even though you won’t have all the answers, you can remind them of the hope they have in Jesus. Today’s key verse: Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 (NKJV) Today’s key thought: Help friends who are hurting

  7. 6 ngày trước

    A Sharp Sword

    Read: Ephesians 6:13-17; Hebrews 4:12-13 “We had a missionary from Guatemala in my class today,” Maverick said as his family drove home from church. “He showed us a machete. It was big—and he said it was very sharp.” “What’s a shetty?” asked Maverick’s little sister. “Not shetty, Charis—machete,” Maverick corrected her. “It’s something like a sword. It can be used as a weapon, but the missionary said people in Guatemala use machetes to whack tall grasses and scoop out clumps of dirt when they’re planting crops. They use them to cut sugar cane and other plants too.” He smiled. “They sound really useful. I’d like to have one!” “What would you do with it?” asked Charis. “You don’t need a shet…a mush…a sword. Why don’t they just call it a sword?” Dad chuckled. “We have several swords in our house. Did you know that?” “Yeah,” said Mom. “In fact, you each own one.” Charis couldn’t believe that. “No, we don’t! I definitely don’t have a sword, and neither does Maverick.” “Yes, you do!” Dad said. “Maverick has one in his hand right now.” Charis looked at the Bible Maverick was holding. “That’s a Bible!” Dad grinned. “Right. And the Bible is called the sword of the Spirit. It can cut through the lies and excuses we tell ourselves and point out our sin.” Mom nodded. “For instance, before I became a Christian, I thought I was better than everyone else. I’d look at people and be glad my life wasn’t like theirs. But then a friend gave me a Bible, and when I started reading it, I realized I wasn’t good at all. God’s Word showed me all the ways I’d sinned against Him and how I could only be saved through Jesus, who died to take the punishment I deserve. It’s what led me to put my trust in Him. Now when I read the Bible, the Holy Spirit continues to show me things I’ve done wrong that I need to confess and ways I’m trying to do things on my own instead of trusting God. He’s using it to help me turn from sin and rest in God’s love and grace.” “See?” said Dad. “The Bible really is sharp—sharp enough to pierce our hearts and show us how much we need Jesus.” –Janice M. Jones How about you? Have you ever been convicted of something as you read the Bible? Did it cut through your defenses and show you sin in your life? The Bible can pierce our hearts and show us our sin, but it also tells us that Jesus died and rose again so we could be saved. Trust Him to free you from sin. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Then keep reading the Bible and trust God to use it to make you more like Jesus. Today’s key verse: [God’s word] is sharper than the sharpest sword and cuts all the way into us…It judges the thoughts and feelings in our hearts. Hebrews 4:12 (ERV) Today’s key thought: The Bible pierces hearts

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    Remember Me

    Read: 1 Corinthians 11:23-27 “Hey, Dad,” said Parker as he and his family were on their way home from a visit with their grandmother, “what do you want written on your tombstone?” “What a question!” said Mom. “Why are you asking that?” Parker laughed. “While you were visiting with Grandma, Sadie and I went to the cemetery across the street, remember? There were some interesting things carved on the grave markers—like little sayings or poems. I was just wondering what you’d want on yours someday.” “I think I’d like a Bible verse,” Dad said. “I want people to remember that my hope is in Jesus.” “Why do people put flowers on graves?” asked Sadie. “It’s an expression of love for the person who died,” said Mom. “They do it in memory of that person, and it comforts them as they remember who that person was and what they did.” “That reminds me of the memorial service we have at church,” Dad said. “Memorial service?” Parker asked. “At our church? What service is that?” “The communion service,” replied Dad. “The Bible tells us to observe it in memory of Jesus and all He did for us. We’re reminded of His life and death and that He rose from the grave.” “And also that He’s coming again,” Mom said. Sadie nodded thoughtfully. “Why don’t we bring flowers for Him, like people do at the cemetery?” she asked. “Or write something about Jesus on a tombstone?” “Jesus isn’t dead, so He doesn’t need a tombstone!” said Parker. “But I guess we could bring flowers—like people do at Easter.” “Well, Jesus actually gave special instructions on how to remember Him,” Dad said. “The bread and cup—symbols of His body and blood—are reminders of the sacrifice He made so we could be saved from sin.” “Jesus sacrificed so much for us, but we often take it for granted,” said Mom. “That’s why communion is so important.” “Next time we have a communion service, I’m going to think about Him and thank Him for what He did,” said Parker. “Why wait till then?” asked Sadie. “We can thank Him right now too!” –A. W. Smith How about you? Did you know that communion is a special time to fix your thoughts on Jesus and what He’s done for you? Think about how holy He is and the great sacrifice He made for you out of love. Thank Him for dying on the cross and rising from the grave so you could be free from sin and have eternal life. Remember that He’s coming again and will always be with you. Today’s key verse: As often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26 (NKJV) Today’s key thought: Remember what Jesus did for you

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Keys for Kids is a daily storytelling show based on the daily Keys for Kids children's devotional. Hosted by Zach, this podcast combines Scripture readings with captivating stories that illustrate essential Biblical principles. With Zach's creative voices bringing characters to life, listeners embark on a faith-filled journey. Tune in to discover the keys to growing in faith and understanding God's love. Produced by Keys for Kids Ministries, this podcast is a treasure trove to help young hearts grow closer to God.

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