We're back! This week we're hearing two stories from the Bible that show us how God makes us brave, and when we're brave, we put our faith into action. Our stories come from Numbers 13:1-14:10 and Joshua 9 & 10, and our highlighted verse is Joshua 1:9. Check out our Grove Kids Online playlists for this week HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

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31: God Makes You Brave

Today's Bible story is about when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey from Mark 1:1-11. It's the first in our four week series about the stories leading up to Easter. We used the New Living Translation of the Bible.  Go HERE for the download of the Family Guide with activity ideas that help reinforce today's story. Worship along with us through our Grove Kids Worship playlist found HERE. Resources used to write today's story were: Go! Curriculum, The Laugh & Learn Bible for Kids, My First Hands-On Bible, and The Big Book of Bible Questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

30: Jesus' Triumphal Entry

Today's story is from Matthew 21:12-17 where Jesus clears the temple, teaching us that Jesus wants us to stand up for what's right. We also take a very practical look at what it looks like to stand up for what's right when you see someone being treated wrongly. Our memory verse is, "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." 1 Corinthians 16:13 All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. Also referenced in this episode is children's book author Trudy Ludwig. Trudy's books promote a message of anti-bullying, empathy and standing up for what's right. You can find here Amazon page HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

28: Jesus Clears the Temple / Being an Upstander

Today's Bible story is when Jesus fed 4000 people in Matthew 15:29-39. We used the NIrV translation of the Bible. Our big idea is "I can say, 'Thank you, Jesus!'" We follow along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

29: Jesus Feeds 4,000 People (Preschool Edition)

Today's story is from Matthew 6:5-16 where Jesus teaches us how to pray. Our memory verse is, "Then you will call out to me. You will come and pray to me. And I will listen to you." Jeremiah 29:12 All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

27: Jesus Teaches on Prayer

Today's story is from Matthew 6:1-4 where Jesus teaches us to be generous and perform our good deeds in secret. Our memory verse is, Then your giving will be done secretly. Your Father will reward you, because He sees what you do secretly." Matthew 6:4 NIrV All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

26: Jesus Teaches on Giving

Today's story is from Matthew 5:38-48 where Jesus teaches us to love everyone, including our enemies. Our memory verse is, “But here is what I tell you. Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you." Matthew 5:44 NIrV All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

25: Jesus Teaches on Enemies

This episode is for the parents and talks about what it means to rejoice in today because God made it. "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 Mentioned in this episode: The Sacred Echo by Margaret Feinberg Pray the Word with David Platt: Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship by Ruth Chou Simons The Next Right Thing Podcast: 2 Words to Avoid with Emily P Freeman --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

24: For the Parents! Rejoicing in Today

Today's story is from John 8;1-11 and talks about how Jesus forgives the sinner, and how we aren't supposed to judge. Our memory verse is, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged." Matthew 1:7 (NIV) All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

23: Jesus Forgives the Sinner

Today's Bible story is when Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan. We used the NIrV translation of the Bible. Our big idea is "Jesus wants me to love everyone." We follow along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

22: The Good Samaritan (Preschool Edition)

Today's story is from Matthew 18:21-35 and talks about how we should forgive others. Our memory verse is, “Forgive one another if you are holding something againt someone. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13b (NIrV) All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

21: The Unforgiving Servant

Today's Bible story is about when Jesus stayed behind at the temple and everyone was amazed by how much He knew about God. We used the NIrV translation of the Bible. Our big idea is "Jesus is the Special Son of God." We follow along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

20: Young Jesus in the Temple (Preschool Edition)

Today's story is from Matthew 9 when Jesus ate dinner with tax collectors and sinners. We're talking about how much Jesus wants to be with us, even though we sin (and let's face it--we all sin). Our memory verse is, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 8:23 (NIrV) All scripture is from the NIrV and follows along with the Go! Curriculum we use on Sunday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

19: Dinner with Sinners

This episode is for the parents and takes an in depth look at the elementary kids' verse this week, Matthew 11:28-30. How does Jesus meet you in the midst of your chaos and help you reach a place of contentment, a place of rest? Some practical tips are given to help you process what's causing your chaos and how to bring it under the yoke of Jesus. Mentioned in this episode: She Reads Truth Pray the Word with David Platt Also suggested for helping you think about ordering where something falls in your life priorities, is Episode 195 of the That Sounds Fun Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familygoandgrow/message

18: For the Parents! Trading Chaos for Contentment

For the family on the go that wants to grow in their faith. A short Bible reading, discussion question and prayer prompt—helping make time for Jesus in the midst of life’s busyness

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