Burning Question:
What is a unique party you either attended or held?
Morning Devotional:
“Who is that kid?”
I was walking through my house when a random blond girl strolled by. I did a double take… not my kid. Then I noticed another child sitting at the table—nope, not mine either. I glanced out at the trampoline in the backyard. There were three kids bouncing and laughing, but at least one of them didn’t belong to me.
This kind of thing happens a lot. We often have neighbor kids hanging out with our kids—kids from up the street, across the yard, or just down the block. And honestly, I love it.
To me, it means our home feels like a safe place. A place where kids know they’re welcome. A place where they can laugh, play, be themselves, and—hopefully—catch a glimpse of the love of Jesus.
That’s what we want our homes to be, right? Not just a shelter from the weather, but a refuge from the world. A place filled with peace, joy, grace, and love. A place where the presence of God can be felt in the little things—snacks at the table, a listening ear, or a game of tag in the yard.
You may not always know who’s walking through your house or sitting at your kitchen table, but if your home is a place where others feel loved and safe, you’re doing something right. Hospitality doesn’t have to be perfect or planned—it just has to be full of Jesus. And that kind of open-door love has a way of planting seeds that can grow into faith.
-Ryan
Bible Quiz:
Question: What did Moses do to make the bitter waters of Marah Drinkable?
Answer: Threw a piece of wood into the water Exodus 15:25
Storytime: How Tall are you?