Burning Question:
What is something you wish you had learned as a kid?
Morning Devotional:
Thinking about having to put my bicycle away for the winter yesterday reminded me of the day when I watched my youngest niece learn how to ride a bike.
She had just turned six and got a new bike for her birthday, and my brother was preparing her to ride without training wheels. She had already been riding like a pro, but with the training wheels still set to the highest setting and never touching the pavement. My niece, struggling to stay upright on her bike, was yelling to her Daddy, “Don’t let go!” Like any good father, my brother was running beside her the whole time, cheering her on.
My niece’s triumph on two wheels reminded me of the promise we have from our Father God in Isaiah chapter 41, a promise I cling to when I am feeling wobbly in my faith. Verse 10 says, “Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold with my righteous right hand.” When we feel like we’re falling, God is there to catch us. I find that comforting today.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: What book contains laws telling owners of cisterns what to do if an animal accidentally falls in?
Answer: Exodus (Exodus 21:33-34)
Storytime: Wait! Am I Ashamed?