Sometimes, I look back on Day’s Journey to see how far the Lord has carried me—not just from years ago, but even yesterday. Even when I look back years in my journals, those small prayers ministered to me. For example, when I remember where I was spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically this time in 2021,…
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Day’s Journey Youth: When Father’s Day Is Not Simple
Father’s Day was coming, and the school halls were full of reminders. Cards.Posters.Announcements.Students talking about barbecues, gifts, and weekend plans. Some were excited. But not everyone. Matthias sat at the lunch table with his friends, quietly turning his water bottle in his hands. His father had died almost five years ago. And even though Matthias…
Joppa and the Springs in the Wasteland
Children’s Day’s Journey The Lion Leads the Way Quiet Prayer Dear Jesus, thank You for being faithful when we feel tired, dry, or lost. Lead us to Your refreshing waters and help us trust You every step of the way. Amen. The Story One warm morning, Joppa the Ostrich walked with her friends across a…
A Day’s Journey for Children: A Love Letter for Lina
A Children’s Day Journey Reflection Lina was a little deer with soft brown eyes, tiny white spots, and a heart that missed her father very much. Every morning, she would walk to the edge of the meadow and look down the path. She remembered how her father used to walk beside her. He would nudge…
Day’s Journey Children’s Ministry: Orrin Carrying Heavy Burdens
Orrin and the Heavy Bag of Unforgiveness With Joppa, Millo, and Friends Quiet Prayer Dear Jesus, help us understand Forgiveness with gentle hearts. Teach us how to give You the heavy things we were never meant to carry. Amen. One sunny afternoon, Joppa the Ostrich and Millo the little bird were walking along the meadow…
Day’s Journey Youth: The Yoke That Was Too Heavy
Kayden Learns to Rest in Jesus Prayer,Lord Jesus, help us recognize the burdens that were never ours to carry. Teach us the difference between loving others and losing ourselves under the weight of what belongs to You. Amen. Kayden had always been the responsible one. She remembered everyone’s homework deadlines. She checked on her friends…
Day’s Journey with Joppa and Friends
Orrin the Young Ox and the Heavy Yoke With Joppa, Millo, and Friends Prayer Dear Jesus, thank You for being gentle with us when we feel tired, heavy, or worn out. Help us learn that You made us for good things, but not to carry every burden alone. Amen. One warm afternoon, Joppa the Ostrich…
Day’s Journey Children’s Ministry: Hippi and the Sinking Thought
When Hope Rises Again It was test day at school. The classroom was quiet.Pencils scratched softly. Pages turned.And one little girl sat staring at her paper. Her name was Mia. Mia had studied. She had listened. She had practiced. But now that the test was in front of her, her mind felt empty. She blinked…
Day’s Journey Children’s Ministry
Mahle Learns That Weakness Can Be a Praise With Joppa and Friends Dear Jesus, help us remember that we do not have to be big, strong, or perfect for You to Love us. Meet us in our weakness, and teach us to trust Your grace. Amen. One morning, Mahle the Spotted Lamb woke up feeling…
When We Say, God is Good to the Hurting
When the Words Feel Too Heavy A Day’s Journey Youth Reflection The afternoon sun rested softly over the school courtyard. Matthias, Kazim, Kayden, Azzah, and Brent sat near the old shade tree where students often gathered after a long day. Their backpacks were scattered in the grass, and the breeze moved quietly through the leaves….