A quiet prayer before we beginLord Jesus, thank You for the gentle lessons You teach through stories. Help us see how complaining can weigh the heart down, and how gratitude opens the way for life, refreshment, and joy. In Jesus’ Name, amen. Mahle the Spotted Lamb had been complaining so much that he did not…
Category: Joppa and Friends
Building Life on Jesus: Lessons from the Gardener
Jesus Is the Gardener In the Bible, some people were arguing, saying, “I follow Paul,” while others said, “I follow Apollos.” Paul told them they were forgetting something very important: People are only helpers.Jesus is the One we follow. Paul and Apollos both served God, but God is the One who makes things grow. That means we…
Children’s Day’s Journey
God Is Great and Helps Me Morning, Noon, and Evening Anchored on Psalm 145: Lord Jesus, thank You that Your greatness is bigger than every fearful thought. Help little hearts remember Your goodness and trust Your truth. Forgive us for the times we listen to discouragement more than to You. In Jesus’ Name, amen. Morning…
Day’s Journey: Children’s Ministry
Jesus Makes Me Brave Morning Prayer Dear Jesus,Thank you for this new day. Please help me be brave with Your Love. Help me tell the truth, be kind, and remember that You are with me. Fill my heart with Your Holy Spirit and help me shine for You Today. In Jesus’ Name, amen. Noon Reflection…
Today: Day’s Journey Youth
Lord Jesus, fill young hearts and little hearts with Your Holy Spirit. Teach us to love You, trust You, and speak of You with courage and kindness. In Jesus’ Name, amen. Filled with Boldness In Acts 4, Peter spoke boldly about Jesus after being filled with the Holy Spirit. This is the same Peter who…
Jesus Loves Me, and My Friends Too
Lord Jesus, help little hearts know that You Love their friends very much. Teach us to pray with kindness, hope, and trust in You. In Jesus’ Name, amen. Jesus Loves My Friend Sometimes a child may have a friend who does not yet know Jesus. Maybe your friend has never heard about Him.Maybe your friend…
Children’s Day’s Journey: He Lives, He Lives
When Jesus died, many were sad and afraid.Even the children felt the silence. But they remembered His kindness. And on the third day—He rose. And joy came back like the morning sun. Joppa says: “Sometimes we don’t understand everything—but we remember what is true.”Milo says, “Love does not disappear. It waits… and rises again.” Prayer…
Good Friday: Youth Day’s Journey
Good Friday | Youth Reflection Why is it called Good Friday if Jesus died on the cross? It is called good not because it was an easy day, but because of what Jesus did for us. On that day, Jesus took our sin upon Himself. He gave His life so we can be forgiven and…
Today: Day’s Journey Youth
Mahle and the Lion Who Led Him Home Lord Jesus, thank You for leaving the ninety-nine to find the one who is lost. Forgive us when we run from Your Love, and lead us gently back to You. Amen. When Mahle ran away from the fold, he felt alone, afraid, and far from home. He…
Today: Day’s Journey Youth
Day’s Journey Youth and StudentsMorning, Noon, and Evening PrayersInspired by 2 Thessalonians 3 Lord Jesus, search our hearts and make us clean before You. Forgive us where we have been anxious, distracted, or slow to trust You. Lead us again in Your Love and truth. Amen. Morning Prayer Heavenly Father, As this day begins, we…