The Pretzel

In 610 AD, in northern Italy a monk wanted to make a treat for kids to memorize their Bible verses and prayers. He took leftover bread dough and made stripes and twisted them into the shape of a person praying. In those days when people prayed they took their arms and crossed them over on opposite sides and put them on their chests. Then the monk gave the treat to kids as a reward when they memorized their Bible verses and prayers. They were also used to help the children understand the trinity of The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. As the three holes represented the Christian Trinity. The monk called it a Pretiola. Which means little reward in Latin. From there it is transformed into the Italian word Brachiola, which means little arms.

Moments

"Happy moments, praise God. 

Difficult moments, seek God. 

Quiet moments, worship God. 

Painful moments, trust God. 

Every moment, THANK GOD."

 -Unknown

Knock At The Door

" Knock At Your Door! "

If Jesus Knocked at your door today!

would you let Him In, or turn Him away?

What if He came in the form of a Beggar, or a Stray

or someone that had lost their way?
Would your door be open to Him, that day?
Would you let Him in, or turn Him away?
Do we Know what hour He will come our way?
I pray I'll be ready that hour, that day.
I hope I won't be too busy, and turn Him away,
What if Jesus knocked at your door today?
How would you greet Him, what would you say?
Remember He may come as a Beggar,
a Stray, or a Neighbor that day.
Would you greet Him with a smile on your face?
Would your heart be full of grace?
What if He was hungry or thirsty that day?
Would you invite Him in or would you turn Him away?
Would we truly know Jesus if He came our way?
How would we really treat Him on that hour, that day?
What if Jesus Knocked at your door today?
Let us pray we'll be ready if He comes our way.

John 6:35

The Candy Cane Story

The Candy Cane Poem About Jesus

Look at the candy cane, What do you see?

Stripes that are red, Like the blood shed for me.

White is for my Savior. Who's sinless are pure!

"J" is for Jesus my Lord, That's for sure!

Turn it around, And a staff you will see,

Jesus my shepherd, Who was born for me.

Isaiah 1:18

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The Puddle

The Puddle

Eleanor Jewett

I found a puddle yesterday

Not bigger than a minute;

And yet it was not very small

For all the sky was in it.

The puddle trembled in the wind,

Afraid that it might dry.

You see, it was so proud to be

The mirror of the sky!

Matthew 6:26

Look at the birds of the air, they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable then they?

Mathew 6:26
New International Version

Come Into My Heart

Come Into My Heart,

Lord Jesus ...

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A Bunny

Bless the beasts . . .

Give them shelter 

from the storm,

Keep them safe

Keep them warm.

A Winter Frost

The Greatest Man In History

The greatest man in history named Jesus, had no servants, yet they called him Master. Had no degree, yet they called him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet he conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.

A Still Small Voice

Then he said

"Go stand on the mountain 

before the Lord."

And behold the Lord passed by,

and a great and strong wind 

tore into the mountains

and broke the rocks into pieces

before the Lord,

but the Lord was not in the wind;

and after the wind an earthquake,

but the Lord was not in the earthquake;

and after the earthquake a fire,

but the Lord was not in the fire;

and after the fire

a still small voice.

1st Kings 19:11-12
(New King James Version)

"Sometimes"

“Sometimes,' said Pooh, 'the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” 

― A.A. Milne

Beulah Mae

I am thankful for my dog

Beulah Mae . . .

Psalm 107:1

Thank the Lord because he is good.
His love continues forever.

Psalms 107:1
(International Children's Bible)

1st Corinthians 2:9

For it is written,

eye hath not seen,

nor ear heard,

neither have enterd into

the heart of men,

the things which God

hath prepared for them

that love him.

1st Corinthians 2:9

(King James Version)

Psalm 104:1

Praise The Lord! How great He is! Lord, You are full of glory and majesty.

Psalm 104:1
(The Clear Word For Kids Version)

Ephesians 5:20

Always give thanks to God the Father for everything. Give thanks to him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 5:20
(Kids Study Bible NIRV)

James 1:17

Every good and every perfect gift is from God. It comes down from the Father. He created the heavenly lights. He does not change like shadows that move.

James 1:17
(Kids Study Bible NIRV)