Read: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 Aimee reached for her cup of hot chocolate and glanced out the window as a group of kids walked across the neighbor’s lawn on their way home from the bus stop. The mug froze halfway to her mouth when she noticed one of them was her little sister. “Brooklyn, you know Mr. Wilson doesn’t like it when you cut across his lawn!” Aimee said when her sister came through the door. “Why did you do that?” “Well, the other kids said there isn’t anything wrong with taking a shortcut,” Brooklyn replied. “They said Mr. Wilson has to learn not to get so mad. Those kids are older than me, so they would know.” “They’re older and know more than you, so that means they’re always right?” asked Aimee. When Brooklyn shrugged in response, Aimee looked down at her mug. “This hot chocolate is really good,” she said. “Want me to make some for you?” “Yeah!” Brooklyn followed Aimee into the kitchen and watched her spoon some chocolate mix into a cup and then take a pitcher of water from the fridge. “Why are you getting out the ice water, Aimee? I thought you were making hot chocolate. You have to use hot water!” “Says who? I’m older, so if I say pouring ice water over the chocolate mix will make hot chocolate, it will.” Brooklyn stared at her sister. “No, it won’t!” Aimee set down the pitcher of water. “So you see that being older doesn’t make anybody always right?” Brooklyn sighed and rolled her eyes. “Okay, I get what you’re saying.” “Good,” said Aimee. “Do you remember what Pastor Williams said last Sunday?” Brooklyn tried to remember the sermon. “He said no matter how old or young we are, Christians can do what’s right because Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to guide us in following what God says in the Bible.” “Yes, and that includes you!” said Aimee. “And what do you think God says is the right thing to do about Mr. Wilson’s lawn?” Brooklyn sighed. “Be kind by staying off it so he doesn’t get upset.” “I agree.” Aimee smiled. “Now, how about some hot chocolate—with hot water?” Brooklyn nodded eagerly. “Yes, please!” –Melissa J. Montgomery How about you? Do you go along with whatever older kids say is okay to do? Have they told you it’s okay to do something your parents or teachers say you shouldn’t do? What God says in the Bible determines what’s right or wrong—not what anyone else says. And He gives Christians the Holy Spirit so we can obey Him and show His love to others. You may be young, but if you know Jesus, you can do what’s right. Today's Key Verse: Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Do the right thing

Read: John 10:30; 14:16-20, 26 “Mom, what does ‘Trinity’ mean?” Kaylee asked one afternoon. “Pastor Banks said that word in his sermon this morning.” “It means that God the Father, God the Son—that’s Jesus—and God the Holy Spirit are three persons, yet they are one God,” explained Mom. “The word ‘Trinity’ isn’t found in the Bible, but the idea of one God in three persons is found in several places. I’ll show you a few of them.” Just then the doorbell rang. It was Mom’s sister, who had come to drop off some tools she had borrowed. Kaylee grabbed a book and read on the couch while Mom and Aunt Laura chatted in the kitchen. Aunt Laura had just left when Dad hurried into the room. “Honey, have you seen my black jacket?” he asked Kaylee’s mother. “I think I saw it in a closet recently,” said Mom. “I’ll go look.” A little while later, Mom came back into the room and reached for her Bible. “Now,” she said, “let’s see if I can find some verses and think of an example to help you understand the Trinity.” Kaylee smiled. “Actually, I already thought of an example—you!” “Me?” said Mom, looking puzzled. Kaylee nodded. “You’re just one person, but you’re Aunt Laura’s sister, Dad’s wife, and my mother—one, two, three! As a sister, wife, and mother, you do different things for all three of us, but you’re still just one you.” Mom laughed. “Well, that’s not quite how it works, but I’m glad to see you’re thinking it through. The Trinity is more than just one person being different things to different people—the Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct persons, yet still one God. It’s hard for us to understand because God is beyond our complete understanding.” “Yeah,” said Kaylee. “It’s hard to understand, all right!” “The important thing for us to remember is that even though we can’t understand everything about God, we can trust Him because of His great love for us,” said Mom. “He loves us so much that God the Father sent God the Son—Jesus—to die for our sins. When we put our faith in Jesus, God the Holy Spirit comes to live in our hearts as a promise that we will be with God forever.” –Lois A. Teufel How about you? Do you find the Trinity hard to understand? That’s because God is bigger than what our human minds can fully grasp. So don’t worry if you don’t understand God completely. Keep learning all you can, and remember that the most important things the Bible says about Him are things you can understand—that He loves you, died for you, and will always be with those who trust in Him. Today's Key Verse: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God is “three-in-one”

Read: Luke 11:9-13 “Matthew, when you’ve finished raking the leaves, come to the shed.” Matthew’s father pushed a wheelbarrow around the back of the house. Uh-oh, what did Dad want now? The last time he called Matthew to the shed, he asked him to pick up sticks that had fallen from the windstorm. Maybe he was going to give him more chores to do. Matthew bagged up the last of the leaves and stared at the little shed behind the house. He didn’t really want to go back there. Maybe Dad was mad at him. Did Mom tell him about the glass serving bowl that he broke yesterday? Dragging the rake behind him, he headed for the shed. As he approached, he slowed his pace. If Dad knew about the glass bowl, he really didn’t want to go in there. But before he could think about it a minute longer, Dad called to him. “Matthew, is that you?” Here goes. He dropped the rake just outside the door and stepped into the shed. To his surprise, a brown and white puppy with long ears greeted him by wagging his tail and jumping up and down. “The Kleins’ dog had puppies, and I told them it’s about time you had a pet of your own.” With a great big smile stretched across his face, Matthew dropped to his knees and scratched behind the little dog’s ears. “Wow, Dad. You’re the best! I thought you were angry or that you were going to give me more chores to do.” His father grinned. “Matthew, you’re my son and I love you. That’s why I enjoy giving you gifts.” “You do?” “Yes, I do.” Matthew’s father knelt down and stroked the puppy’s back. “Just like our Father in heaven.” “What do you mean?” Matthew asked. “A lot of people are afraid of God. They think He wants to punish them or stop them from having fun. But the truth is that God loves to give His children good gifts. And He gives much better gifts than I do.” Matthew smiled as he rubbed under the puppy’s chin. “If that’s true, then I can’t wait to get His gifts!” “You’ve already gotten His best gift of all,” said Dad. “Eternal life through His Son, Jesus.” –Annika Klanderud How about you? How do you view God? Do you see Him as a loving Father who loves to give you gifts? The Bible tells us God loves His children and gives them good gifts. He even gave us His Son, Jesus, to take the punishment for our sin so we could receive eternal life. By trusting in Jesus, you receive the best gift of all! (To learn more, go to https://www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: God is a giver

Read: Jeremiah 9:23-24; 1 Peter 5:5-6 “My history report is due tomorrow, and I’m going to have the best one in the class!” announced Mateo as he and his dad got ready to play a game of ping-pong. “Most of the kids write the dumbest essays you’ve ever seen! I also got the top score on our spelling tests three weeks in a row. And the math we’re learning is so simple, it’s pathetic.” Dad didn’t look too happy as Mateo bragged about his schoolwork. “Let’s get started,” Mateo said, bouncing the ball on the table. “I’ll soon have you begging for mercy with my alley slam shot!” Dad grinned. “Maybe, but then again, you might find you’ve underestimated your opponent. By the way, I know just the thing you should write about for your next report—the sinking of the Titanic.” “That big ship?” asked Mateo. “I’ve heard about it. It was one of the greatest passenger ships of all time!” Dad nodded. “It was elegant—crystal chandeliers, velvet curtains, fine china, even a ballroom with its own orchestra. It was the pride of its era. Everyone thought the ship was unsinkable. Only problem was, it sank.” “Why do you think that’s such a good topic for me?” asked Mateo. Dad twirled his paddle. “Because you remind me of the Titanic, Mateo.” “I do?” Mateo looked pleased. “You mean because it was a great ship and I do great in school and stuff?” Dad shook his head. “No, I mean because you sound very proud when you talk about yourself. Pride can be like the iceberg that tore a hole in the Titanic. Jesus is the source of all your talents and abilities—and He didn’t give them to you so you could put yourself above your peers. He wants you to use your gifts to serve Him and show others who He is. It’s good to be thankful for them and do your best, but when you get puffed up and put others down, you’re using the gifts Jesus gave you for yourself, not Him.” “I guess I see what you mean,” said Mateo. “Jesus probably wants me to use my gifts to help kids in my class who are struggling.” He grinned. “I’ll start tomorrow. Now, about that alley slam shot! Are you ready?” –Christi B. Kehn How about you? Do you try to be the best at everything you do? Do you take credit for every good grade, every victory, every prize you win? It’s good to do your best and recognize your abilities, but never forget that you have no reason to be proud. It’s God—not you—who is the source of all good gifts. Give Him the glory and trust Him to help you use your talents to point others to Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Be humble, not proud

Read: Philippians 2:14-16 Julia was quiet as she walked beside her mom at the mall. “What’s wrong, sweetheart?” Mom asked. Julia sighed. “Kids at school were saying bad things about Christians today. It’s all Paige’s fault! She claims to be a Christian, but she’s the meanest girl I know. So now the other kids think Christians are mean people who pretend they’re good—she gives all of us a bad name!” Just then, a few women wearing headscarves turned a corner and began walking toward them. Julia gasped and moved closer to Mom. “What’s the matter?” Mom asked. Julia spoke in a low voice. “Uncle Jerry said people like them hate people like us.” When the women came closer, Mom smiled at them and said hello, and they smiled back. “Well,” said Mom, “they don’t seem to hate us.” “Maybe not,” said Julia. “Uncle Jerry may be right about some people, but a lot of the time we think badly of certain groups of people just because a few of them are hateful. We should remember that those few people aren’t necessarily a good representation of their entire culture or religion—and that, even if some of them do hate us, Jesus tells us to show them who He is by loving them in return.” “I guess you’re right,” said Julia. “You know, that reminds me of Paige. She can be a bad representation of Christianity and make people think badly of all Christians.” “We’ve all been guilty of that at times,” said Mom. “That’s why we need to depend on Jesus to help us be a good representation of Him. So many people have never read the Bible or maybe never even heard of Jesus, and we might be the only chance they have to know what He’s like.” “Maybe Paige doesn’t know that,” Julia said. “Her family only started going to church a little while ago.” “She might need you to be an example of Jesus’s love,” said Mom. “He loves us so much that He was willing to die for us when we were His enemies. Remind her what Jesus is like by treating her and everyone else in a loving way—even when they’re not loving in return. That’s how we live up to His good name.” –Katelyn Van Kooten How about you? Are you a good representation of Jesus for other people? Do your actions show others who He is and how much He loves us? Because of the great love Jesus has shown us, we’re able to treat others the way He would—even when it’s not easy. Trust Him to help you show His love to others so they can see what He’s like through you. Today's Key Verse: By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Treat others as Jesus would

Read: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 “I wonder why geese always fly in a V formation,” Zion said as he and his dad raked their lawn. Overhead, a flock of geese honked their way southward in the cloudless fall sky. “Do you see how closely they fly together?” asked Dad. “As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird following it. That means the bird behind it uses less energy as it flies. By flying in a V formation, the flock can fly about seventy percent farther than if each bird flew alone. The leader—the first one—has to work the hardest, so they take turns being in front.” “Hey, that’s cool!” said Zion. “Smart birds!” They finished raking, and Zion grabbed some large plastic bags from the garage. “Is it okay if I skip church tomorrow?” he asked as they stuffed the leaves into the bags. “Caden got a new game for his birthday and invited me over to play it in the morning.” “You can play Caden’s game another time,” said Dad. “That’s not a good reason to skip church.” “But I’ll do my devotions before I go,” said Zion. “Why can’t I just spend time with Jesus on my own instead of going to church?” “Zion, praying and reading the Bible on your own is very important, and I’m glad you do that,” said Dad. “But it’s not the same as going to church.” “Why not?” asked Zion. “That’s basically what we do at church, just with more people.” “Exactly,” said Dad. “Remember those geese we saw in the V formation? They would never be able to make the long journey south on their own—they need each other. And we need other Christians on our journey with Jesus. They support and encourage us and help us see a bigger picture of how He’s changing people’s hearts and lives. Jesus wants us to spend time with Him on our own, but He also wants us to spend time with Him as a body of believers because He loves all of us and knows how much we need each other.” Zion looked up at the sound of honking. More geese were on their way south. “Okay, Dad,” he said. “I’ll play Caden’s game another time.” –Rosemary C. Wilson How about you? Do you ever wonder why you need to go to church? Would you rather just spend time with Jesus on your own? That’s not how He designed the Christian life to be. He wants you to learn about Him and worship Him with other Christians so you can support and encourage one another. So don’t neglect going to church—we’re all on this journey with Jesus together! Today's Key Verse: Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: We need other Christians

Read: Psalm 34:1-8; Revelation 4:11 “Psalm thirty-four verse three. Oh, magify…magify…” Sadie struggled with her memory verse as she and her older sister walked up the driveway to their grandfather’s house. “Hi, Grandpa,” said Bryn as they went into the house. “Hi, girls.” Grandpa folded his newspaper. “I was just reading.” “What’s that, Grandpa?” Sadie pointed to an object on the coffee table. “That’s his magnifying glass,” Bryn answered. “That’s right,” said Grandpa. “These old eyes aren’t as good as they used to be, and that magnifying glass makes the letters look bigger so I can see them. Here.” He motioned for them to come close. “Try it.” “You know what, Grandpa?” Sadie said after looking through the glass. “I’m learning a Bible verse about a magifying glass.” Bryn laughed. “The word is ‘mag-ni-fy,’ not ‘mag-i-fy,’” she informed her little sister. “And the verse isn’t about a magnifying glass. It says, ‘Oh, magnify the Lord with me…’” Bryn paused. “Wait, magnifying something means to make it bigger, but we can’t make God bigger!” Grandpa smiled. “True, but when I use this magnifying glass to read, the letters just look bigger to my eyes. But they’re not really any bigger than they were before, are they?” “No,” said Bryn. “But I still don’t see what it means to magnify the Lord.” “I think one way we magnify God is by focusing on Jesus and remembering the sacrifice He made to save us,” said Grandpa. “Then, in a way, He becomes ‘bigger’—or more important to us. We think more about Him and how great He is. We get to know Him better and look for ways we can show His love to others.” “Look!” Sadie held the magnifying glass over a cartoon in the paper. “Look how big this cat’s whiskers are!” “I think Sadie just pointed out another way we magnify the Lord,” said Grandpa. “She’s the one looking at that cartoon, but even from here we can see some of what she sees. When we magnify the Lord, it helps other people get a glimpse of how great He is too.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? When you think about the greatness of God, what comes to your mind? Do you think about all the wonderful things He’s created? Do you remember all He’s done to save you and recognize Him working in your life? Even in the midst of your busy days, pause to think about how amazing God is and how much He loves you. Then tell others so they can understand how great and good He is too. Today's Key Verse: Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together. Psalm 34:3 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Magnify the Lord

Read: Psalm 118:24-29; Isaiah 43:19-21 Sawyer was kicking the soccer ball around in the front yard when his dad drove up. “Hey, Sawyer-man,” Dad said as he got out of the car. “How’s it going?” Sawyer shrugged. “I don’t think I did well on my spelling test at school today. And it was supposed to be my turn to feed the class hamster, but Jasper said it was his turn. Then I spilled my milk all over the lunch table. And I have tons of homework!” He sighed. “So, not that great.” “I’m sorry you had a rough day,” Dad said. “Wanna talk about it?” Sawyer poked at a mound in the grass with his foot. “Maybe later.” “Well, remember you can talk to God about it too,” said Dad. “He wants to hear about your problems—and even on tough days, He wants to hear you say thank you to Him too.” Sawyer wrinkled his forehead. “He does?” Dad nodded. “Some days you may not feel like it, but that’s when you need to do it the most. Start by telling Him how you’re feeling and why, and then say thank you to Him. Thank Him for loving you and for sending Jesus to save you. Thank Him for the blessings in your life. Even when things are difficult, you can be thankful because of the joy Jesus gives you.” Dad scooped up the soccer ball. “Time for some Super-Sawyer praise!” he exclaimed as he pretended to flex his muscles. “Ready?” He tossed the ball at Sawyer. “I’m thankful you’re my son!” he shouted. Sawyer caught the ball. “I’m thankful I’m your son too!” He tossed the ball back to Dad. “Is that a smile I see?” Dad asked with a grin as he threw the ball to Sawyer. Sawyer knee-bumped the ball back to Dad. “I’m thankful I can play outside.” “I’m thankful we can talk to Jesus anytime,” Dad said, stopping the ball with his foot and then kicking it back to Sawyer. Sawyer and Dad kept the ball going back and forth as they shouted out things they were thankful for. With each toss and kick of the ball and each thank you to God, Sawyer started to feel lighter somehow. He decided he was going to start saying thank you to Jesus a whole lot more. –Kelly Hope How about you? Have you ever had a day when things just didn’t seem to go right? Get out some crayons or markers and start making your own thank-you list. When you’re finished, post the list where you can see it every day. This will help remind you that there’s always something to thank Jesus for. Today's Key Verse: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Psalm 150:6 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Praise and thank God

Read: Matthew 10:29-31; Luke 19:1-10 Kevin was lost. The cornstalks were so far above his head that even when he jumped, he couldn’t see any way out. If only he hadn’t insisted on going into the corn maze by himself. His mom and dad had both offered to come with him, but he wanted to go on his own. Now he was lost, alone, and afraid. It was starting to get cold. He put his hands on his upper arms. What if he couldn’t find his way out by nightfall? What if it started to rain? What if he had to use the bathroom? All sorts of possible disasters filled his mind. A couple had passed him a few turns back, but Kevin hadn’t seen anybody since. He should have followed the couple. He should have never come in by himself. So many “should haves” filled his thoughts. He heard footsteps then—the heavy footsteps of a grown man. But the twists and turns of the maze hid the man from his view. What if it was a kidnapper? What if he never saw his family again? The footsteps came closer still. “Dad!” Kevin’s heart soared. “I hope you don’t mind,” Dad said. “I know you wanted to do this all by yourself, but you were taking so long. Your mother and I were worried about you.” Kevin gave his father the biggest hug ever. “I thought you might leave me here.” “Are you kidding me? We would never leave you. Just like God will never leave you. No matter how lost you may seem to be, God is with you. When we were lost in sin with no hope of finding our way out, He sent Jesus to save us. Since you trust in Him, He will always be with you and help you.” Kevin frowned. “He wasn’t helping me find my way out of the maze.” “But He was,” said Dad. “He sent me, didn’t He?" “I didn’t even remember to pray,” said Kevin. “I was too focused on finding my own way.” “God knew the prayers of your heart even if you didn’t speak them to Him. God always knows. And He’ll always be with you. God loves you even more than your mom and I do. And that’s a lot!” –Carol Raj How about you? Have you ever been afraid? Really afraid? Maybe you were lost like Kevin. Maybe you were sick. Maybe you were moving to a new neighborhood and you worried you might never make any friends. God wants to hear your little worries as well as your big ones. He loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to find you when you were lost. Trust Him to be with you and help you whenever you’re afraid. Today's Key Verse: [God] himself has said, “I will never leave you or abandon you.” Hebrews 13:5 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Pray when you’re afraid

Read: Romans 8:14-17 Leo sat at the dining room table with his mom, dad, and two older brothers. He had been part of the family for exactly nine years now. They bowed their heads, and Leo’s dad prayed. “Father in heaven, today we celebrate the day You brought Leo to our family. Thank You for letting us adopt him. He has brought us great joy. Bless our son in every way. In Jesus’s name, amen.” When Leo looked up and saw his mother’s smile, he felt warm and wonderful inside. Even though being adopted held mysteries and he’d been asking his parents a lot of questions about it lately, he was glad to be part of his family. After dinner they had family devotions, and Leo listened closely when Dad talked about adoption during Bible times. “Historians tell us that many sons were adopted,” said Dad. “In fact, some people believe Mary’s husband, Joseph, adopted Jesus as his very own son, even though God Himself was Jesus’s real Father.” Mom smiled. “You’re in good company, Leo,” she said, giving him a hug. “In Bible times, a man with no children would adopt a son in order to pass on all that he owned,” Dad continued. “That son took the man’s name and called him ‘Father.’” “Hey! No fair!” Leo’s brother Corbin kicked at him playfully. “We’ll be glad to share the inheritance with you, but you don’t get it all!” “Dad was talking about guys with no children,” said Leo. “Mom and Dad had children when they adopted me.” “Right,” said Dad. “So the three of you will share the inheritance. And there’s an even better inheritance that all of us get to share as God’s adopted children.” “There is?” asked Leo’s other brother, Timothy. “What is it?” “When we trust Jesus as our Savior, we’re adopted into God’s family. Then we can call God ‘Father’ and share in the inheritance of Jesus—an eternal inheritance far greater than our little minds can fathom. The Bible says we’re heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ.” “Wow,” said Leo. “I’m glad I’m part of God’s family.” He grinned at everyone seated around the table. “And this family too!” –Christi B. Kehn How about you? Did you know that God wants to be your heavenly Father? He paid a great price. He gave Jesus, His only Son, to take the punishment for your sin and give you eternal life. Become His adopted child by trusting Jesus to save you from sin. Then you’ll become part of God’s family and share an inheritance with Jesus that lasts forever! (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:5 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Christians are God’s children

Read: James 1:19-25 Ryan, Avery, and Mom took off on horseback down the dirt road—Ryan and Avery on Velvet, and Mom on Lady. Ryan glanced back toward the stable. “Look, Dad is feeding Buster his grain.” Buster was an older horse, and when he ate with the others, he often got pushed away from his own grain by Lady, who tried to be the boss of the barnyard. “Oh, good,” said Avery. “I’m glad Dad’s making sure he gets enough to eat—he’s been looking thin lately.” She patted Velvet. “Not you, Velvet. You’re pretty plump!” Mom nodded. “I noticed that too. It’s probably because all Velvet does is eat. She needs to be ridden or exercised every day.” “Avery and I can do that,” said Ryan. “Can we canter? That would be good for Velvet.” Mom agreed, and they were off. As they unsaddled the horses later, the kids told Dad about their ride. “One of us is going to exercise Velvet every day,” Ryan said, and Avery nodded. “Good,” Dad said. “She needs it. And it’ll help remind us that we need to do the same thing.” “You mean not eat too much and remember to exercise?” asked Avery. “Well, yes, but I was thinking of spiritual diet and exercise,” said Dad. “As Christians, we feed our faith by learning about Jesus and spending time with Him. Praying, reading our Bibles, and going to church are spiritual foods that keep us full and help us grow. But we also need to exercise our faith to stay in good spiritual shape.” “How do we do that?” asked Ryan. “By putting our faith in action and doing things that show others the love of Jesus, like telling people about Him, serving those in need, and treating others with kindness.” Mom nodded and patted Buster. “We also need to be careful not to become like this old horse. He gets enough exercise, but he doesn’t always get enough to eat. Christians like him may do many things to serve the Lord but not take time to get spiritual food. That leaves us spiritually hungry and makes it harder for us to live out our faith.” “We need a proper balance between food and exercise,” said Dad. “Both physically and spiritually.” –Tracy J. Ellifrets How about you? Do you feed your faith by reading the Bible, going to church, and spending time with other Christians? That’s great! But are you also exercising your faith by living out what you believe and showing others Jesus’s love? There are lots of ways to put your faith in action, like helping someone in need or telling a friend about Jesus. Feed and exercise your faith to stay healthy spiritually. Today's Key Verse: Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Feed and exercise your faith