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Welcome to Day 11 of our Christmas countdown! Today we meet the shepherds — ordinary, overlooked, humble people just doing their job out in the fields.

And suddenly…

the sky exploded with light.

Angels appeared.

And the very first announcement of Christmas came to THEM.

Not to kings.

Not to religious leaders.

Not to the rich or powerful.

God chose shepherds.

The angels said,

“Do not be afraid… I bring you good news of great joy for ALL people.”

Christmas...

Welcome to Day 10 of our Strong & Courageous Christmas Countdown! We are getting SO close to Christmas now, and today’s story might seem like a tiny detail… but it carries one of the BIGGEST truths of Christmas.

Luke 2 tells us that when Mary and Joseph finally arrived in Bethlehem — tired, exhausted, and far from home — there was no room for them.

No room at the inn.

No extra space.

No warm bed.

No one saying, “Come in, we saved a spot for you.”

Every door was shut.

Every o...

Welcome to Day 9 of our Christmas Advent journey! Today we’re talking about the long, uncomfortable, difficult journey Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem.

Imagine this:

You’re nine months pregnant…

There are no cars, no planes, no smooth roads…

And the government suddenly says, “You must travel to your hometown.”

Mary and Joseph packed up and started walking.

Miles and miles.

Day after day.

All the way to Bethlehem.

It probably felt stressful.

It probably felt exhausting.

But God wa...

Joseph: Trusting God Even When It Didn’t Make Sense

Have you ever been in a situation where things didn’t make sense, but you had to trust someone anyway?

That’s what happened to Joseph.

Joseph had plans for his life. He was engaged to Mary, he was working hard, and he probably thought he knew exactly how his future would go. But suddenly everything changed. Mary was expecting a baby—God’s Son—and Joseph didn’t know what to do. None of it made sense.

Then God sent an angel to sp...

Welcome to Day 6 of our Christmas countdown! Today we’re talking about one of the most incredible moments in the Christmas story — when the angel Gabriel visited a young girl named Mary.

Mary wasn’t a queen.

She wasn’t wealthy.

She wasn’t important to the world.

But she was chosen by God.

Gabriel told her she would give birth to the Savior — Jesus. And even though it was scary… even though she didn’t understand everything… Mary said one simple word:

“Yes.”

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Welcome back to Day 5 of our Advent journey! Today we’re talking about a tiny town… a town most people didn’t care about… a town God chose on purpose.

Bethlehem.

Micah 5:2 says,

“Though you are small… out of you will come the One who will be ruler over Israel.”

Isn’t it just like God to choose the place no one expects?

Bethlehem wasn’t fancy. It wasn’t big. It wasn’t important.

But on Christmas night, that little town became the center of the world.

The Savio...

Welcome to Day 4 of our Christmas Advent Countdown! Today we’re jumping into a prophecy from Isaiah — a message spoken 700 years before Christmas morning.

Isaiah 7:14 says,

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a Son, and they will call Him Immanuel.”

And Immanuel means… God with us.

That’s what Christmas is all about.

Not just lights… or gifts… or music…

Christmas is the moment God stepped out of heaven and came close to us.

Imagine waiting CENTURIES for a promise.

Imagine generations passin...

Hey friends! Welcome to Day 3 of our Christmas countdown! Today we’re talking about King David — and how Christmas connects to him too.

God promised David that one day, a King from his family line would come. Not just any king… but a forever King. A King who would never lose His throne.

That King is Jesus — the baby who would be born in Bethlehem, wrapped in cloths, and laid in a manger.

And here’s what I love:

At Christmas, Jesus didn’t arrive with a crown or a throne or royal rob...

Hey everyone, welcome back to Day 2 of our Advent countdown! Yesterday we talked about the very first promise of a Savior. Today, the story moves forward — and God chooses someone new.

His name? Abraham.

Now Abraham wasn’t perfect, he wasn’t famous, and he definitely wasn’t expecting God to pick him. But God said, “Abraham, I’m going to make you into a great nation, and through you, the whole world will be blessed.”

And that blessing… is Jesus.

From Abraham’s family line came the Savior who would bring hope, peace...

Hey Strong & Courageous family! Welcome to Day 1 of our 14-day Advent journey — a countdown all the way to the birth of Jesus!

Today we’re going all the way back… like allllll the way back… to the beginning. Adam and Eve, the garden, the moment sin entered the world. Everything changed that day — things got broken, people were separated from God, and darkness stepped in.

But here’s the beautiful part:

God didn’t wait. He didn’t panic. He didn’t give up.

Right in the middle of the mess, God made a promise...

📖 Philippians 4:4 — “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

Joy doesn’t always come naturally. Sometimes it’s something we have to choose.

When Paul wrote this verse — “Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again, rejoice!” — he wasn’t sitting on a beach or celebrating a big victory. He was actually in prison. He had been beaten, chained, and abandoned by people he trusted. Yet in the middle of all that, Paul chose to tell himself, “Rejoice.”

He didn’t wait for everything to be perfect. He decided that even...

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Have you ever faced something that felt too big for you?

Maybe it was a hard test at school, a fight with a friend, or something scary happening in your family.

Sometimes we face situations that make us think, “I don’t know what to do!”

That’s exactly how a man named King Jehoshaphat felt when his enemies surrounded him. But instead of panicking… he started praising.

King Jehoshaphat was the ruler of Judah. One day, messengers came running to him with t...

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Have you ever shared something small — like half your sandwich, a few dollars, or some of your time — and later realized it made a big difference?

Sometimes the little things we do for others open the door for big miracles.

That’s exactly what happened to a woman in the Bible who decided to bless someone with what she had.

There was a woman who lived in a town called Shunem. She and her husband didn’t have much, but they were kind and gene...

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Have you ever seen someone get something you wanted — maybe your friend got a new phone, someone else got picked first, or a classmate got a higher grade — and you felt that little twist inside that says, “Why not me?”

That feeling is called jealousy. And if we’re not careful, it can steal the joy and thankfulness right out of our hearts.

In the Bible, there were two brothers named Cain and Abel.

Both wanted to bring an offering to God. Abel brought hi...

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Have you ever taken a picture to remember something special — like a birthday or a big win?

The Israelites didn’t have cameras, but God told them to make a special “photo” of their own — with rocks!

After God helped His people cross the Jordan River on dry ground, Joshua told them to take twelve stones from the middle of the river.

He said, “Stack them up as a reminder of what God has done.”

The people in the Bible didn’t have phones or...

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Have you ever wanted more — maybe a new game, a new phone, or something someone else has — and forgot to thank God for what’s already in your hands?

It happens to all of us. Sometimes we get so focused on what’s next that we miss how good we have it right now.

A long time ago, God rescued the Israelites from being slaves in Egypt. He promised to take them to a new land — a place full of blessings.

But on the way th...

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Have you ever felt like you were stuck waiting for something to change — maybe waiting for a prayer to be answered or for life to get better?

Waiting can be really hard, especially when it feels like nothing’s happening.

But even in the waiting, God is still working.

In the Bible, there was a man named Joseph.

He loved God and always tried to do the right thing — but one day, he was thrown into prison for something he didn’t even d...

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Have you ever been so hungry that you just couldn’t wait to eat? Maybe you skipped breakfast, and by lunchtime, you were ready to eat anything.

That’s kind of what happened to a guy in the Bible named Esau — except his hunger didn’t just cost him lunch… it cost him something much bigger.

Esau and Jacob were twin brothers, but Esau was born first. Back then, that meant Esau had something called a birthright — a special blessing and inheritance given to the oldest son.<...

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Have you ever been in a situation where you felt pressure to fit in — maybe everyone around you was doing something you knew wasn’t right, and you didn’t want to be the only one to stand out?

It’s not easy to go against the crowd, but sometimes following God means standing firm even when it’s hard.

Today, we’re talking about three brave young men who did exactly that — and how God showed up in the middle of the fire.

A long time ago...

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Have you ever been scared during a storm?

Maybe the thunder was so loud it shook the windows, or lightning flashed so bright it lit up your whole room. Sometimes, when things get dark and noisy, it’s easy to feel afraid — not just of storms outside, but of the “storms” in our lives too.

Maybe something at school is hard, or a friendship is rocky, or someone you love is sick. Those can all feel like storms.

Let’s talk about a time when Jesus’ fri...

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Have you ever broken something really special — maybe your favorite toy, a bracelet, or something you made — and thought, “It’s ruined”?

Sometimes our hearts can feel like that, too. We make mistakes, we mess up, or we feel like we don’t fit in anymore. But I want to tell you a story about a woman Jesus met who felt exactly like that.

One hot afternoon, Jesus was walking through a place called Samaria. He stopped by a well to rest, and a woman came to get water.<...

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Today, we’re learning about gratitude. Have you ever gotten a gift or a treat and felt really happy? Being thankful is about noticing and appreciating the good things God gives us every day.

📖 Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says: ‘Give thanks in all circumstances.’

Being thankful isn’t just about saying ‘thanks’ when you get something. It’s about having a heart that notices God’s blessings, even on hard days. Gratitude makes our hearts joyful and helps us see God at work everywhere. Practice thankfulness every day, even for small

📖 Job 1:21 — “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”

Job had everything — a family, success, wealth — and then in one day, he lost it all. Most people would’ve turned their back on God. But Job did something shocking. He fell to the ground… and worshiped.

He didn’t pretend it didn’t hurt. He cried, grieved, and asked questions — but even through tears, he said, “Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

That’s powerful faith. Because worship isn’t just for the good days — it’s for the painful one...

📖 Exodus 17:8–13

In Exodus 17, the Israelites were in a battle against the Amalekites. Moses went up on a hill to watch the fight, and God gave him a strange instruction — as long as Moses kept his hands lifted, Israel would win.

So he raised his hands — but after a while, they got heavy. His arms started to shake. Every time he lowered them, the enemy began to win again.

That’s when two men — Aaron and Hur — stepped in. They brought a rock for Moses to sit on and stood on either side of him, holding up...

📖 Matthew 10:30 — “And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.”

You are so special to God.

Sometimes we think God only cares about the big things — like major life decisions, miracles, or moments at church. But the Bible says He even knows how many hairs are on your head. That means He pays attention to every tiny detail of your life — even the parts no one else sees.

He knows when you’re nervous about something you didn’t tell anyone.

He knows the thoughts you keep to yourself.

He knows wha...

📖 Proverbs 26:11 — “As a dog returns to its vomit, so also a fool repeats his foolishness.”

Okay… this one’s kind of gross.

The Bible says, “As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness.”

Yep, it’s nasty. But that’s exactly why you’ll remember it — because God wanted it to stick.

Here’s what it means: when we keep going back to the same mistakes, same bad habits, or same unwise choices, it’s like going back to something disgusting that we should’ve walked away from.

Think about it...

📖 Philippians 4:4 — “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

Joy doesn’t always come naturally. Sometimes it’s something we have to choose.

When Paul wrote this verse — “Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again, rejoice!” — he wasn’t sitting on a beach or celebrating a big victory. He was actually in prison. He had been beaten, chained, and abandoned by people he trusted. Yet in the middle of all that, Paul chose to tell himself, “Rejoice.”

He didn’t wait for everything to be perfect. He decided that even...

God Finishes What He Starts

📖 Philippians 1:6 — “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.”

Sometimes we look at our lives and feel like we’re still under construction — still struggling, still learning, still trying to get it right. It can be discouraging when you don’t feel like you’ve arrived yet.

But Philippians 1:6 reminds us of something powerful: God finishes what He starts.

That means if He started a good work in you...

God Can Use a Donkey

📖 Numbers 22:28 — “Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth, and it said to Balaam, ‘What have I done to you to make you beat me these three times?’”

You’re not going to believe this story — it’s one of the funniest and most unexpected moments in the entire Bible.

There was a man named Balaam who was on his way to do something that God didn’t want him to do. He was riding his donkey down the road, but suddenly the donkey stopped. Balaam couldn’t see it, but an angel of t...

Hey friends! Today I want to tell you a story from the Bible about a woman who couldn’t stop looking back.

God was about to destroy two very wicked cities called Sodom and Gomorrah because of all the evil happening there. But before it happened, He sent two angels to rescue a man named Lot and his family.

The angels told them, “Hurry! Run for your lives! Don’t look back!” So Lot, his wife, and their daughters started running toward safety. But as they were leaving, Lot’s wife turned around to look back at th...

Hey friends! I have some trivia for you — which book of the Bible never actually mentions God by name? …Did you guess it? It’s the book of Esther!

Sometimes we can feel just like that — like God isn’t even there or like He’s quiet while things are happening in our lives. But even when we can’t see Him or hear Him clearly, God is still working behind the scenes.

In the story of Esther, a young woman becomes queen of Persia — and at first, it just seems like an ordinary story about a brave gi...

Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Has God ever asked you to do something that didn’t make sense? Maybe it felt weird, scary, or confusing. You’re not the first person to feel that way — Noah did too!

In Genesis 6, God told Noah to build a giant ark because a flood was coming. Can you imagine how strange that must’ve sounded? People probably laughed and thought he was crazy. But Noah trusted God. He obeyed even when it didn’t make sense — and that obedience saved his whole family.

Sometimes Go...

Hey friends! Have you ever looked at someone’s big faith and thought, “Wow, I wish I could believe like that”? Here’s the good news — faith doesn’t have to start big. Jesus said even a tiny bit of faith can do amazing things.

In Matthew 17:20, Jesus said, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.”

A mustard seed is one of the smallest seeds in the world — but when it’s planted, it grows into a big tree.

Faith is...

Hey everyone! Have you ever made a mistake and thought, “That’s it — I’ve messed everything up”? You’re not alone. Even one of Jesus’ closest friends, Peter, made a huge mistake — but God turned it into something beautiful.

The night Jesus was arrested, Peter said three times that he didn’t even know Jesus. Right after that, a rooster crowed, and Peter felt terrible. He cried because he knew he had failed.

But after Jesus rose from the dead, He didn’t push Peter away. In John 21, Jesus talked with Peter and asked him three times, “Do...

Hey friends, welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Have you ever felt like people overlook you — like maybe others get picked first, or your efforts go unnoticed? Well, guess what? God sees what others miss.

In 1 Samuel 16, the prophet Samuel was looking for the next king of Israel. He saw Jesse’s sons, and they all looked strong and tall. But God said, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for the Lord does not look at the things people look at. The Lord looks at the heart.”

Then they brought in the youngest son — Da...

Hey friends, welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Have you ever felt really sad or even lonely, like no one understands what you’re going through? Maybe a friend hurt your feelings, or maybe you just felt left out. We all have those days.

The Bible says in Psalm 34:18, ‘The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.’

That means when you’re hurting, God doesn’t stand far away—He comes closer. When you cry, He sees your tears. When you feel lonely, He reminds you that you’re never reall...

Hey friends, welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Do you ever feel pressure to fit in? Maybe everyone at school is wearing the same shoes, saying the same things, or even doing something you know isn’t right. It can feel really hard to stand out when everyone else is going the same way.

The Bible says in Romans 12:2, ‘Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.’

That word conform means just copying what everyone else does, even if it’s wrong. God didn’t make you t...

Hey friends, welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Can I be honest? Sometimes I get angry. Maybe someone cuts in line, maybe a friend says something mean, or maybe I just feel frustrated inside. Do you ever feel that way? We all do! But the Bible gives us a really good reminder about how to handle anger.

James 1:19 says, ‘Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.’

That means when something makes us upset, we don’t have to explode. Instead, we can take a deep b...

Hey friends, welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Have you ever woken up at night because you thought you heard something? Today’s story is about a boy named Samuel who really did hear someone calling his name—and it was God!

In 1 Samuel chapter 3, Samuel was just a boy serving in the temple with Eli the priest. One night, while Samuel was lying down, he heard a voice call, ‘Samuel!’ He ran to Eli and said, ‘Here I am, you called me!’ But Eli said, ‘I didn’t call you. Go back to bed.’

This happened agai...

Hey friends, welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Have you ever wanted something so badly that you prayed and prayed for it? Today’s story is about a woman named Hannah, who showed us what it looks like to pray with all your heart.

In 1 Samuel chapter 1, Hannah really wanted to have a child, but she couldn’t. It made her very sad, and people even teased her about it. One day, she went to the temple and prayed with tears. She prayed so hard that the priest thought she was just mumbling! But God saw her hear...

Hey friends, welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Have you ever forgotten to say ‘thank you’? Maybe your mom made your favorite dinner, or a friend shared a snack, and you forgot to say it. Well, today’s story is about a group of men who got healed by Jesus—but only one remembered to say thank you.

In Luke 17, ten men had leprosy, a terrible skin disease. They had to live outside the city and couldn’t be around other people. When they saw Jesus, they called out, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’

Jesus told the...

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Do you ever feel small? Maybe you’re the youngest in your class, or maybe you feel like your voice doesn’t matter compared to others. Sometimes it can feel like being young means you can’t do much. But God sees you differently.

The Bible says in 1 Timothy 4:12, ‘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.’

That means you don’t have to wait until...

Hey friends, welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Have you ever wanted to quit something? Maybe homework feels too hard, practice is tiring or being kind to someone who isn’t nice feels impossible. We’ve all felt that way.

The Bible says in Galatians 6:9, ‘Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.’

That verse means this—when we keep going, even when it’s tough, God promises it will be worth it. Think about planting a seed. You don’t see fr...

Hey friends, welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Have you ever felt sick or hurt and really wished someone could help you feel better? Today’s story is about a woman who believed Jesus could help her—even if she only touched His clothes.

In Mark chapter 5, there was a woman who had been sick for twelve years. No doctor could help her. She was weak, tired, and probably felt very alone. But she heard about Jesus. She thought, ‘If I can just touch His cloak, I will be healed.’

So she pushed through the crowd, r...

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous. Today’s story comes from 2 Kings 4, and it’s about a woman who thought she had nothing—but God showed her He can do a lot with a little.

There was a widow who was very poor. She had no money, and she only had a small jar of oil left. The prophet Elisha told her, ‘Go and borrow as many empty jars as you can from your neighbors. Don’t just get a few—get a lot!’ So she and her sons gathered jars from all over the neighborhood...

Hey everyone! Today on Strong and Courageous we’re diving into one of the wildest Bible stories—Jonah and the big fish!

God told Jonah to go to Nineveh and tell the people to stop doing wrong. But Jonah didn’t want to go—so he ran the opposite way! He got on a boat, a storm came, and Jonah was thrown overboard. Then something crazy happened—‘The Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights’ (Jonah 1:17). While inside, Jonah prayed and told God he was sor...

Good morning, friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous. Today, I want to tell you about two sisters named Mary and Martha.

In Luke 10, Jesus went to their house. Martha was super busy cooking, cleaning, and getting everything ready. But Mary sat at Jesus’ feet, listening to Him. Martha got frustrated and asked Jesus to tell Mary to help. But Jesus said, ‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.’

Sometimes we can ge...

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We all go through seasons when we pray for something but you feel like God is not listening, like you are praying but nothing happens. I want to encourage you today in 1 John 5:14 says that we can be confident that He will listen to us when we ask for anything that's align to His will, maybe you don't see the results but that doesn't mean He's not listening, He's just preparing something better for you, because He does hear you and He sees you.

Today...

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Sometimes can be pretty hard to shine our light for Jesus, maybe something you would like to try is praying before you eat or maybe bring your bible to school, sometimes that can be hard and some of the things we thinks is "What If they make fun of me?" or "What if they think am weird?", what people might thing of us if they know I'm a christian,

I want to read something for you in Mattew 5:10, this is Jesus talking and He says: "...

Good morning, friends! It’s time for another story on Strong and Courageous.

One night, Jesus’ disciples were in a boat on the lake when they saw Jesus walking on the water. At first, they were scared, but Jesus said, 'Don’t be afraid—it’s me!' Peter called out, 'Lord, if it’s you, let me come to you on the water.' Jesus said, 'Come!'

Peter stepped out of the boat and actually walked on water toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind and waves, he got scared and began to sink. Jes...

Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today’s story is about a woman Jesus met at a well.

She was there to get water, but Jesus told her something surprising. He said, 'Whoever drinks the water I give will never be thirsty again.' Jesus wasn’t talking about regular water. He meant that only He can satisfy the deepest needs of our hearts.

Here’s what we can learn: We sometimes try to fill our hearts with things like toys, games, or even popularity. Those things don’t last. But Jesus gi...

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Today we’re talking about Joseph. His brothers were jealous of him, so they sold him as a slave. Joseph went through years of hard times—but God never left him. Later, Joseph became a powerful leader in Egypt, and his brothers came to him for food during a famine.

Joseph could have gotten revenge, but instead he forgave them. He said, 'You meant evil against me, but God used it for good.'

Here’s what we can learn: Forgiveness isn’t easy...

Welcome back, friends! Today on Strong and Courageous, we’re looking at the story of Daniel.

Daniel loved God, and he prayed every single day. Some people didn’t like that, so they tricked the king into making a law that no one could pray to anyone except the king. Daniel had a choice—stop praying, or keep honoring God. Daniel chose to pray. Because of that, he was thrown into a den filled with hungry lions. Sounds scary, right? But God sent an angel to shut the lions’ mouths. Daniel came out unharmed, and everyone knew that God...

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There was a man named Zacchaeus. He wasn’t very tall, and when Jesus came to town, Zacchaeus couldn’t see over the crowd. So what did he do? He climbed up a tree to get a better look. When Jesus walked by, He looked up and said, 'Zacchaeus, come down. I’m going to your house today!' Everyone else thought Zacchaeus was a bad guy because he had been dishonest with money. But Jesus loved him anyway. That day, Zacchaeus’ life was changed fo...

Hello again, friends! Thanks for joining me on Strong and Courageous. Today’s story is about the prophet Elijah.

Elijah was having a really hard time. He had been brave for God, but now he was tired, scared, and hiding in a cave. He wanted to hear from God. Then something amazing happened. First, there was a powerful wind. But God wasn’t in the wind. Then there was a big earthquake. But God wasn’t in the earthquake. Then came a fire. But God wasn’t in the fire either. Finally, Elijah heard a gentle whisper—and that’s...

Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today’s story comes from the time when Jesus fed thousands of people.

One day, a huge crowd was following Jesus. Everyone was hungry, but no one had food—except one little boy. He had five loaves of bread and two small fish. That’s not enough to feed thousands of people! But he gave his lunch to Jesus. And when Jesus blessed it, the food multiplied until everyone had more than enough to eat.

Here’s what we can learn: Sometimes what we have seems small—a little bit of tim...

Good morning, friends! It’s time for another Strong and Courageous devotional. Today’s story is about two men named Paul and Silas.

Paul and Silas loved telling people about Jesus, but not everyone was happy about it. In one city, they were beaten, arrested, and thrown into prison. Now, if you or I were in jail for doing the right thing, we’d probably feel sad, scared, or even angry. But Paul and Silas did something surprising—they started singing hymns and praising God!

Imagine that—two men in a dark, cold jail cell, with chain...

Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today we’re talking about one of my favorite heroes in the Bible—a young woman named Esther.

Esther was an ordinary girl, but God made her queen of Persia. That sounds exciting, right? But then she faced a very scary situation. An evil man named Haman wanted to destroy Esther’s people, the Jews. The only person who could stop it was the king—but no one was allowed to go to the king unless he called for them. If someone did, they could be put to death!

Esther’s...

Good morning, friends, and welcome back to Strong and Courageous! I’m so glad you’re listening today. Let’s jump into our story from the book of Judges.

There was a man named Gideon. He wasn’t a famous warrior. In fact, he felt pretty weak and unimportant. But God called Gideon to lead an army to fight against the Midianites, who were hurting God’s people. At first Gideon had a big army—32,000 soldiers! But God told Gideon, 'That’s too many.'

So Gideon sent home anyone who was afraid. Now there were only 10,0...

When You Don't Feel Good Enough

It's easy to feel like you're not good enough. But on today’s episode we'll explore what the Bible says about overcoming feelings of inadequacy.

1 Timothy 1:7, we'll discover that God hasn't given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

This verse reminds us that we don’t have to rely on our own strength alone. God gives us the power to do things we might think are too hard. Whenever you face a challenge, remember you can do it with Jesus by your side...

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Today I want to remind you that you can pray any time about anything.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 says: 'Pray continually'.

This verse is a good reminder that prayer is not only for your really big problems, you can pray to God about everything and anything at any time of the day.

God is that friend that you can call on anytime of the day.

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Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today, we’re talking about the greatest love—God’s love.

Have you ever loved someone so much you could never stop caring about them? God’s love for us is even bigger! It never ends and never fails.

Romans 8:38-39 says: ‘For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons… will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.’

No matter what happens, God loves you. His love never runs out, and...

Hello friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today’s lesson is about honesty.

Have you ever been tempted to tell a little lie, like saying you finished your homework when you didn’t? Being honest isn’t always easy, but it’s always right.

Proverbs 12:22 says: ‘The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.’

God wants us to be truthful. Honesty builds trust with our friends, family, and with God. Even when it’s hard, telling the truth shows courage and integrity.

Always be honest, even when it’s

Hi friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous!

Today we’re learning about God’s plans. Sometimes we make plans, and things don’t go the way we hoped. Maybe a game got canceled or a fun trip didn’t happen. God’s plans are even better than ours!

Jeremiah 29:11 says: ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’

God has amazing plans for your life. Even when things don’t make sense now, you can t...

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today, we’re learning about gratitude.

Have you ever gotten a gift or a treat and felt really happy? Being thankful is about noticing and appreciating the good things God gives us every day.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 says: ‘Give thanks in all circumstances.’

Being thankful isn’t just about saying ‘thanks’ when you get something. It’s about having a heart that notices God’s blessings, even on hard days. Gratitude makes our hearts joyful and helps us see God at work everywhere.

Practice thankfulness every day, even...

Hi friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today’s lesson is about something super important—YOU!

Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and think, ‘I’m not as good as them.’ But God didn’t make you like anyone else—He made you unique and special!

Psalm 139:14 says: ‘I am fearfully and wonderfully made.’

God made every part of you on purpose—your smile, your laugh, your talents, and even the things that make you different. You are a masterpiece, and God loves you just the way you are.

Never forget that you are...

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today we’re learning about the most important commandment Jesus gave.

Have you ever had to choose between doing the right thing or the easy thing? Maybe sharing your snack or helping a friend instead of playing alone? Jesus tells us the greatest commandment helps guide all our choices.

Matthew 22:37 says: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.’

Jesus is saying that loving God comes first—everything else flows from that love. When we love God with all our hearts, it helps...

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today, we’re going to learn about putting on God’s armor.

Have you ever seen a knight with armor? The armor protects them from danger. God gives us spiritual armor to help us face challenges in life.

Ephesians 6:11 says: ‘Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the devil’s schemes.’

God’s armor includes truth, faith, peace, and more. It helps us do what’s right, make good choices, and stand strong when life is hard. We don’t fight alone—Go...

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today’s lesson is about something really important forgiveness.

Have you ever been hurt by a friend, like they said something mean or took your toy? It’s normal to feel upset, but God wants us to forgive, just like Jesus forgives us.

Ephesians 4:32 says: ‘Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.’”

Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened was okay, but it means you choose to let go of the hurt and show love. Jesus forgave us e...

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today, we’re talking about where our real strength comes from.

Have you ever tried something really hard, like learning a new sport or instrument, and thought, ‘I just can’t do this’? I remember trying to ride my bike without training wheels—it felt impossible. But when I asked God to help me, I found I could keep going and finally succeed!”

“Philippians 4:13 says: ‘I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.’”

This verse reminds us that we don’t have to rely on our own streng...

Hey friends! Welcome back to Strong and Courageous! Today’s lesson is about the power of your words. Have you ever said something mean to someone and immediately felt bad? Words can hurt, but they can also help and encourage others. Your words have power!

“Proverbs 18:21 says: ‘The tongue has the power of life and death."

This verse reminds us that the things we say can either make someone feel happy and loved, or sad and discouraged. God wants us to speak words that bring life and kindness to others.

Choose words that build...

“Have you ever seen a shepherd with sheep? The shepherd makes sure the sheep don’t get lost and protects them from danger. Sheep don’t always know the right path, but the shepherd does.”

“Psalm 23:1 says: ‘The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.’”

“Just like a shepherd takes care of sheep, God takes care of us. He guides us, protects us, and gives us everything we need—not always what we want, but what we truly need.”

“Thanks for listening today! See you tomorrow on Strong and Courageous!

Have you ever been in a big crowd, like at a game or a concert, and you felt really small? I remember being at a football game with thousands of people, and it felt like I was just one tiny dot in the crowd. But imagine this: in that huge crowd, someone calls out your name! Suddenly, you don’t feel invisible anymore—you feel seen and known.

That means God doesn’t just know about you—He knows you personally. He knows your favorite color, the games you like to play, the things that make you laugh, a...

You’re Chosen

I know what is like to feel left out or maybe not included, feeling lonely and not fitting in, but I want share with you a bible verse 1 Peter 2:9 says “you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” here in this verse it says that we are chosen by God and we are so special to him, He sees you, take comfort in knowing that God the maker of the universe chooses you.

Your Circle

Theres a story about a man and he was paralyzed, and he heard that Jesus was in town teaching and doing miracles inside a house, but when they got there the crowd was so big so they could not get their friend in to see Jesus so his friends had the idea of taking him to the roof and they cut a hole and they lower his mat at the feet of Jesus so Jesus could do a miracle for Him, what I love of this story is that his friends do not give up...

What If They Make Fun of Me

Sometimes sharing a bible verse with someone or praying before you eat, we think what What if They Make Fun of Me or what if they think I’m weird, I want to read you something in Matthew 5:11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven” I don’t think I’ve ever been glad when someone has made fun of me but that’s what Jesus is ask...

Guard Your Heart

Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else guard your heart for affects everything you do”, everything you do is affected by what’s in your heart, everyday we face situations or decisions that can affect our heart, I wants to encourage you to chose what’s beneficial to you.

A Friend Loves at All Times

Think about all of the fun you have with your friends, but have you ask your self if that friend is someone who will be with you even in but times, Proverbs 17:17 says that “A Friend Loves at all times” that means that a real friend is not just gonna love you when things are going good, but will be with you even when things get bumpy, today I want to encourage you to think about your friends but also to think about what kinda friend are you for them, a frie...

When I feel Afraid

Today I want to talk about David, we know so much about David being strong, he defeated Goliath, He was a King and a musician, so we often think about David as someone who is strong and courageous but he wrote in Psalms 56:3 "When I'm afraid I put my trust in You", he's admitting he was afraid but he also tell us what to do. Today I want to encourage you, whenever you are afraid put your trust in God.

He Listens

We all go through seasons when we pray for something but you feel like God is not listening, like you are praying but nothing happens. I want to encourage you today in 1 John 5:14 says that we can be confident that He will listen to us when we ask for anything that's align to His will, maybe you don't see the results but that doesn't mean He's not listening, He's just preparing something better for you, because He does hear you and He sees you.

"Peace That You Cannot Explain"

Have you ever felt a sense of calm and peace in the midst of chaos? It's like a warm hug for your soul! In this episode of "Strong and Courageous," we're exploring the kind of peace that God gives us - the kind that doesn't always make sense, but feels amazing anyway. We'll dive into what the Bible says about this special peace and how it can show up in your life, even on the craziest days. Join the conversation and discover the peace that's beyond understanding!

"Shine Bright"

Hey friends! Ever feel like you're just trying to fit in at school? Well, buckle up because this episode is all about being YOU - and shining your light for Jesus! We'll chat about how to spread kindness, be a good friend, and be like Jesus. Can't wait for you to tune in!

When You Don't Feel Good Enough

Starting a new school year can be overwhelming, and it's easy to feel like you're not good enough. But on today’s episode we'll explore what the Bible says about overcoming feelings of inadequacy. Based on 1 Timothy 1:7, we'll discover that God hasn't given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline. Join us for an encouraging conversation about finding confidence in God's strength, not our own.

Have you ever had a moment where you had felt that you are not good enough, I'm not smart enough, I'll never fit in, I know it has happened to me and that's not a fun place to be, but I want to encourage you today from God's word from 2 Timothy "For God has not giving us a spirit of fear but of power, of love and a sound mind, so this verse tells me that God has given me power and not rejection. God has given you love and a sound mind and not confusion, God says that...

Today is the first day of school for many of you, and that can be nerve wrecking, a lot new faces with a lot of new questions, but knowing that your best friend is with you can help you to calm you down, God is with You, He's right by your side and won't leave you.

Joshua 1:9 says;

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.