Forgiveness. It's a word with a lot of meaning. The disciples are wondering how many times they should forgive and they ask Jesus. We'll find out this week Jesus' response and how it can impact us today!

Contributor: This week Katie reads a letter from a contributor about how forgiveness played a huge role in her marriage and how God brought about understanding and reconciliation.

Year B Quarter 4 Week 52
Memory Verse: Luke 6:37
Further Study: Matthew 18:21-35; Christ’s Object Lessons, pp. 243-251; Bible Story Books, Vol. 8, pp. 91-93, 128-130

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This week we will be covering the story of the mount of transfiguration. Listen to hear how God was able to show the disciples who Jesus was and answered Jesus' prayers. We will be talking about how God will also reveal who Jesus is to us by answering our prayers.

Contributor: This week Lindsey will share with us how God revealed. himself to her as a young teenager. She shares how that was the time she learned that God had a calling for her life.

Year B Quarter 4 Week 51
Memory Verse: Matthew 17:5
Further Study: Matthew 17:1-21; Mark 9:2-29; Luke 9:28-42; Desire of Ages, pp. 419-431; The Bible Story, vol. 8, pp. 79-87

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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
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Can our faith and our belief stand for our children? This week we will be talking about how we can take our children to Jesus. Listen to this week's podcast to learn from the story of Jesus and how he led people to God.

Contributor: This week Christie shares a story with a twist. Listen to how the power of a mother taking her child to Jesus for a blessing can make a difference. We can claim the promises and He will hear us.

Year B Quarter 4 Week 50
Memory Verse: Matthew 15:28
Further Study: Matthew 15:21-39; Mark 7:24-8:10; Desire of Ages, pp. 399-409; The Bible Story, vol. 8, pp. 19-21

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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
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Weekly Contributor: Christie Carlson
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Do you ever feel like grumbling about the situations you are in? This week we will be talking about a time when Jesus' disciples were feeling discouraged and disappointed. The disciples in this week's story are frustrated with how Jesus handled a situation they were in.

Contributor: This week Tami shares a special story about a missionary who was faced with a challenge where he was tempted to give up in despair but heard how God was only waiting for a prayer to work a miracle.

Year B Quarter 4 Week 49
Memory Verse: Matthew 14:27
Further Study: Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:14-21; Desire of Ages, pp. 377-382; The Bible Story, vol. 8, pp. 47, 48

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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
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Weekly Contributor: Tami Milligan
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In this week's episode, we will hear how Jesus taught his disciples to out to those in the world around them. In Matthew chapter 10, Jesus explains how his followers will be treated, how they should act, and most of all to keep the prize before them.

Contributor: This week Staci shares about her natural shyness and how her mother's persistence led to a life of service for Jesus.

Year B Quarter 3 Week 48
Memory Verse: Luke 6:38
Further Study: Matthew 10; 14:13-21; Mark 6:7-13, 30-44; John 6:1-14; Desire of Ages, pp. 349-371; The Bible Story, vol. 8, pp. 41-45

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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: Staci Shefka
Editor: Celeste Rogers

Listen to this week's podcast to hear about the story of Jesus raising a little girl to life. We will be talking about times when we have an experience with Jesus and we want to share it with others. Hear how sharing that experience can cause a domino effect of spreading Jesus from person to person.

Contributor: This week Diane shares with us about a time in her life when she was prayed for by her mother. She will share how the decisions she made caused her hurt but her mother was there loving her the whole time.

Year B Quarter 4 Week 47
Memory Verse: Matthew 9:22
Further Study: Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56; Desire of Ages, pp. 342-348; The Bible Story, vol. 8, pp. 12-18

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Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: Diane Hooker
Editor: Celeste Rogers

This week we are talking about the story of a storm in Galilee that can be found in Matthew 4. We will be discussing how we also experience storms in our lives and how we often trust in our own strength and forget that we can call upon Jesus who is always there ready to help. Will you call out to Jesus?

Contributor: This week we hear from Emily as she tells about a storm she and her family faced in life and how through it all they cling to Jesus. They have chosen to trust Jesus as the wind blows and the thunder rolls.

Year B Quarter 4 Week 46
Memory Verse: Matthew 8:27
Further Study: Matthew 8:23-34; Mark 4:35-5:20; Luke 8:22-39; Desire of Ages, pp. 333-341; The Bible Story, vol. 7, pp. 184-192.

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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: Emily Gibbs
Editor: Celeste Rogers

This week we are talking about Matthew chapter 13 and Jesus’ story about the farmer who is sowing seeds. Listen to this week’s podcast to hear the lesson we learn from this parable and how it teaches us to nourish our family for the Sower.

Contributor: This week we hear from Amie who shares something her daughter Grace said many years ago. She encourages us to plant seeds of love in the hearts of our children.

Year B Quarter 3 Week 45
Memory Verse: Galatians 6:7
Further Study: Matthew 13:1-30; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:4-15; Christ’s Object Lessons, pp. 33-61; The Bible Story, vol. 8, pp. 103-107.

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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: Amie Hubbard
Editor: Celeste Rogers

This week we are looking at the story of the Centurion and his faith in Jesus and how he realized that Jesus had all power. We will be talking about how we are all sinners and need faith and the power of Jesus to help us even when we might feel like we do not need it. We must, like the Centurion, take the first step and recognize our worthlessness and need for Jesus and the cross.

Contributor: This week Tammy is going to share with us what happened when she was a popular high school cheerleader. We will hear how years later she had a wake-up call of what that popularity did to those around her.

Year B Quarter 4 Week 44
Memory Verse: Luke 1:37
Further Study: Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-17; Desire of Ages, pp. 315-320; The Bible Story, vol. 7, pp. 177-183
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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: Tammy Conway
Editor: Celeste Rogers

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This week we are talking about the sermon on the mount. Specifically Jesus’ parable about how we are to be the salt of the earth. What does it mean to be salt? How do we do this practically? Listen now to find out and learn more!

Contributor: This week we hear from Nancy who shares about a time when she was placed in an ordinary situation but was able to witness. She tells how being able to share with someone brought that person peace in a stressful moment.

Year B Quarter 4 Week 43
Memory Verse: Matthew 5:9
Further Study: Matthew 5-7; Luke 6:20-49; Desire of Ages, pp. 298-314; Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, pp. 6-44; The Bible Story, vol. 8, pp. 55-65; 70-74; 141, 142

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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: Nancy Johnson
Editor: Celeste Rogers

Why does God let bad things happen? Listen to this week's podcast to hear the story of a blind man in the Bible and Jesus' response to his disciple's question of "why the man was born blind." In this podcast we will talk about how faith grows through hard times and trusting God in these times is when God works.

Contributor: This week we hear from April as she shares a very real and raw story about a time in her life when she was in a place of spiritual blindness. She now has a story to tell, because of that experience. She has a testimony of God's love.

Year B Quarter 4 Week 42
Memory Verse: John 10:11
Further Study: John 9, 10; Desire of Ages, pp. 470-484

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Acknowledgments:Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: April
Editor: Celeste Rogers

Have you ever heard the same prayer prayed day in and day out? Does it lose its meaning? Listen to this week's podcast to hear the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples and hear how we can make a choice to be surrendered to God and the difference that can make in our lives.

Contributor: This week we hear from Jordan who shares with us about their house hunting journey. She talks about how it was a time of surrender and making sure that they were within God's will.

Year B Quarter 4 Week 41
Memory Verse: Matthew 6:9-13
Further Study: Matthew 6:1-13; Luke 11:1-4; Thoughts from the Mount of Blessings, pp. 102-122; The Bible Story, vol. 8, pp. 66-69

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Acknowledgments:Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: Jordan
Editor: Celeste Rogers

Listen to this week's podcast to hear the story of the woman at the well and how she turned to Jesus. Are there situations in your life that you feel unprepared for? This week we will talk about how God's thoughts are higher than ours and how we can come to Him.

Contributor: This week Jodi shares with us about a mountain that she was not prepared for in her life. A mountain of snow! She will also share how she turned to God for his help when she was tempted to complain.

Year B Quarter 4 Week 40
Memory Verse: John 4:34
Further Study: John 4:1-42; Desire of Ages, pp. 183-195; 290-297; The Bible Story, vol. 7, pp. 145-150

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Acknowledgments:Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: Jodi
Editor: Celeste Rogers

What is paralyzing you today? Is it worries, fears, or family situations? Listen to this week’s podcast to hear about a story where someone was paralyzed in the Bible and Jesus was their answer. We will talk about how you can overcome whatever might be holding you back by reaching out to Jesus.

Contributor: This week MaryAnn shares about a tough situation where her life was changed in a moment. She will share how clinging to Jesus she was able to make it through that time in her life and continues to today.

Year B Quarter 4 Week 39
Memory Verse: Mark 2:7
Further Study: Mark 2:1-17; Desire of Ages, pp. 267-280; 290-297; The Bible Story, vol. 7, pp. 174-176

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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: MaryAnn Knuttson
Editor: Celeste Rogers

When you think of the word "fishing" what do you think of? This week we will be talking about experiences with fishing, literally and spiritually. Hear a Bible story about Peter and one of his experiences with fishing. Listen to this week's podcast to hear the advice that Jesus gave to Peter when he got discouraged with fishing.

Contributor: This week we hear from Angela about some experiences she has had and some lessons she has learned from one of her favorite hobbies, fishing.

Year B Quarter 3 Week 38
Memory Verse: Isaiah 43:1
Further Study: Luke 5:1-11; 4:31-37; 5:12-16 Desire of Ages, pp. 244-266; The Bible Story, vol. 7, pp. 169-173, vol. 8, pp. 37, 38

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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: Angela Anderson
Editor: Celeste Rogers

Have you ever wrestled with the concept of making sacred things sacred? How do we determine what should be sacred? Listen to this week's podcast to hear a story about Jesus and more on how to create an environment for God and His things within our days.

Contributor: This week we hear from Kristy, a musician who helps with many of the songs on our Starting with Jesus ministry. She shares that as her children are growing up into musicians themselves they are having to learn to distinguish between sacred music and other music. She will share some of the challenges and some of the tips she has learned on how to set apart something that is sacred.

Year B Quarter 3 Week 37
Memory Verse: Matthew 12:12
Further Study: John 5; Luke 4:16-30; Desire of Ages, pp. 201-213, 236-243; The Bible Story, vol. 7, pp. 165-168, vol. 8, pp. 33-36

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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: Kristy Hall
Editor: Celeste Rogers

Sometimes it can be frustrating when we have made plans and God steps in with his plan and changes everything up. If you have ever been discouraged when God's plan was not your plan, listen to this week's podcast where you will hear about a Bible character who was experiencing confusion and doubt about how God was working.

Contributor: This week we hear from Scott Michael Bennett. He shares how when God steps into our plans the challenges might seem great but we can trust that He is in control no matter what.

Year B Quarter 3 Week 36
Memory Verse: Revelation 2:10
Further Study: Mark 6:14-29; John 4:46-54; Desire of Ages, 178-182;196-200; 214-225; The Bible Story, vol. 7, pp. 153-156, vol. 8, 22-24

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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: Scott Michael Bennett
Editor: Celeste Rogers

Have you ever felt like your home was impossible to keep clean? This week we are talking about the story of Jesus' cleaning God's home on earth, His temple. Listen to hear how Jesus cleaning the temple is an example of how He wants to clean each of our hearts.

Contributor: This week Amanda shares her. experience cleaning fixer-upper houses and making them into new, clean homes.

Year B Quarter 3 Week 35
Memory Verse: Leviticus 26:2
Further Study: John 2:13-22; 3:1-21; Desire of Ages, 154-177; The Bible Story, vol. 7, pp. 134-144

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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: Amanda Hasty
Editor: Celeste Rogers

Who are you seeking? Who are you wanting to spend time with the most? This week you will hear about two men who wanted to become Jesus' disciples and spend more time with Him.

Contributor: This week Tamie shares about spending time with Jesus. She will share the lessons she has learned from her walk with God and from her mother.

Year B Quarter 3 Week 34
Memory Verse: John 2:5
Further Study: John 1:35-51; 2:1-12; Desire of Ages, 132-153; The Bible Story, vol. 7, pp. 119-133

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Devotional Author: Merle Poirier
Devotional Reader: Katie Chitwood
Weekly Contributor: Tamie
Editor: Celeste Rogers