April 3, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls.
Today I want to talk about two important words: loyalty and betrayal.
What does it mean to be loyal? That’s right—it means we stand by someone. We don’t talk badly about them behind their back. We help them. We support them. We show that they matter to us.
Now what about betrayal? Yes—it’s the opposite. When we betray someone, we break trust. We let them down.
These two words help us understand something important in today’s Bible story. We learn that Jesus was betrayed by someone who was supposed to be one of His closest followers—one of the twelve Apostles. His name was Judas.
The Bible tells us that Jesus said to His friends at dinner the night before He died, “One of you is going to betray me” (Matthew 26:21). Jesus knew what was coming. He knew that someone who said he was loyal would turn away from Him.
Boys and girls, we are called to be loyal followers too. That means doing what is right, even when it’s hard. It means being kind, helping others, and living the way Jesus taught us.
And when we don’t—when we ignore what we know is right—we are, in a way, turning away from Him.
But here is the good news: God never turns away from us. He is always ready to help us start again, to be the kind of followers He calls us to be.
You may have played the game “Follow the Leader.” In that game, if you don’t follow, you’re out.
But when we follow Jesus—the greatest leader of all—we are never out.
We are always part of God’s family.
April 5, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls—and Happy Easter!
Many of you have probably been on an Easter egg hunt. Maybe you woke up this morning and found a basket filled with colorful eggs and treats.
But have you ever wondered—what do eggs have to do with Easter?
An egg may look simple from the outside, but inside, something amazing can happen. A new life can begin. A chick can hatch. It’s something people have always seen as a kind of miracle.
That’s why eggs became a symbol of new life.
And that connects to Easter.
After Jesus rose from the dead, people began to use eggs as a way to remember that new life had come into the world. Long ago, Christians would even give each other eggs and say, “Christ is risen.”
The egg became a reminder that life can come from places we don’t expect.
So the next time you see an Easter egg, remember what it stands for.
It’s not just candy or decoration.
It’s a reminder of something much bigger—new life, hope, and the joy of Easter.
And when someone asks you what Easter eggs mean, you can tell them—you know exactly what they’re about.
Most of all, remember this:
Christ is risen.
And because of that, we carry that new life with us every day.
April 12, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls.
Have you ever heard of people who write songs? Sometimes one person writes the words, and another writes the music.
The person who writes the words is called the lyricist. The one who writes the music is called the composer.
In a way, our lives are like that.
Jesus gives us the “words”—He teaches us how to live. He tells us to love one another, to forgive, to share, to care, and to follow God’s commandments.
But what about the music?
That part comes from us.
We can know all the right words. We can even memorize them. But our lives are not complete until we put those words into action.
When we are kind…
when we help others…
when we forgive…
when we show love…
that’s when the “music” begins.
And when the words and the music come together, something beautiful happens.
Our lives begin to sound like something God intended.
So remember—Jesus gives us the words.
We bring them to life.
April 19, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls.
Have you ever been to a surprise party? You know how it works—the person walks into the room, and everyone jumps out and shouts, “Surprise!”
You can always tell by their face if they were really surprised!
In today’s Bible story, something like that happens—but it’s even more amazing.
After Jesus had died, two of His followers were walking along a road. As they walked, a stranger joined them. They talked together, but they didn’t realize it was Jesus.
Later, they invited Him to stay with them and share a meal. And when He broke the bread, suddenly they recognized Him.
It was Jesus!
And then—He disappeared.
Can you imagine how surprised they must have been?
But here’s something important. Back then, people were often surprised by what Jesus said and did.
But today, we already know His teachings. We know that God wants us to be kind, to help others, to listen, to forgive, and to care for one another.
So it shouldn’t surprise us anymore.
Let me tell you a quick story. A boy once said, “I went to a surprise party this weekend.”
His friend said, “That wasn’t a surprise. I was there, and he knew about it.”
The boy replied, “It was a surprise to me—I didn’t think I’d be invited!”
Even though that boy hadn’t always been kind, someone still invited him. That was a chance to start again and be a better friend.
And that’s what God invites us to do too.
When we do what is right, when we show kindness and care, we are doing God’s work in the world.
And that is something that should never surprise us.
April 26, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls.
Most of you have probably seen a sheep—maybe at a zoo, on television, or in a book. But do you know what a shepherd is?
A shepherd is someone who takes care of sheep—sometimes a whole flock of them.
The shepherd leads the sheep to places where there is good grass to eat. He watches over them and keeps them safe. If one of them wanders away and gets lost, the shepherd goes out to find it and bring it back.
That’s why Jesus called Himself the Good Shepherd.
He wanted people to understand that He cares for them the same way a shepherd cares for his sheep. He watches over us. He protects us. And if we lose our way, He helps us find our way back.
Jesus is saying to each of us, “I am your shepherd. I am with you. I want to guide you and keep you safe.”
But sometimes we wander. We make choices that lead us away from what is right.
Even then, the Good Shepherd doesn’t give up on us.
He keeps calling us back.
And one way we show that we love Him is by loving others—by being kind, by helping, and by caring for everyone around us.
Because we are all part of His flock.
