May 3, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls!
Let me ask you a question—have you ever heard the word “phobia”? A phobia is a strong and sometimes unreasonable fear of something. For example, acrophobia means a fear of heights, and claustrophobia means a fear of small, tight spaces. There are even some fears that sound a little funny—like francophobia, which means a fear of France!
Now let me guess—some of you might have school-o-phobia, or homework-o-phobia, or maybe even clean-your-room-o-phobia! Am I getting close?
Of course, not all fear is bad. Some fears are actually helpful. Being careful around fire, busy streets, or dangerous things helps keep us safe. But sometimes fear can grow too big, and we can start to feel afraid all the time.
A long time ago, a president said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” When fear takes over, it can stop us from doing the things we know we should do.
But here is the good news. Jesus spoke often about fear. He said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me.”
What does that mean for us? It means that instead of letting fear control us, we can choose to trust God. God loves you, watches over you, and cares for you every day. When we trust Him, we begin to see that we are never alone.
So when you feel afraid, remember this: God is with you. You can trust Him.
May 10, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls.
In today’s Bible reading, Jesus says, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” And the greatest commandment is this: love God, and love your neighbor as yourself.
Jesus is telling us that when we live this way, we will discover true happiness.
But what does it mean to have faith?
Faith means believing and trusting—even when we cannot see something with our eyes. It means trusting that something is real, even if we cannot touch it or prove it.
Sometimes that can be hard.
But think about this. Have you ever used a cell phone or listened to the radio? Even though you cannot see the signals that carry voices and music through the air, you trust that they are there. And when you turn on a radio, you expect to hear something come out of it.
You can’t see the waves—but you know they are real.
Faith works in a similar way.
We may not see God the way we see other people, but we see signs of God everywhere—in nature, in the world around us, and especially in the love we share with others.
And there is one more important thing to remember.
The greatest sign of all… is you.
You are part of God’s creation. You are loved. And you are a reminder that God is real.
May 17, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls.
Let’s start with a little question. A teacher once asked a student, “Can you name something important that we have today that we didn’t have ten or twelve years ago?”
The student thought for a moment and said, “Me!”
Well, the teacher may have been thinking about something like a new computer program, but the student was right. People are always more important than things.
Now think for a moment about a teacher you really like. Maybe someone who helped you understand something difficult. Maybe someone who encouraged you when you needed it. Teachers play a very important role in your life.
But there is one teacher who stands above all the others.
Jesus.
Through His words and His example, Jesus teaches us how to live—how to love, how to forgive, how to care for others, and how to grow into the people God created us to be.
No matter how old you are, Jesus is always there, teaching and guiding you.
And when we follow His example, we become the kind of people God wants us to be.
May 24, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls.
If you ever watch the news with your family, you know that there is a lot of conflict in the world. People argue. Countries fight. And many people hope for a day when differences can be solved peacefully.
That’s exactly what Jesus wants for us.
In the Bible, Jesus says, “Peace be with you.”
But the peace Jesus talks about is not just about avoiding arguments or fights. It is something deeper. It is a peace that comes from inside—a peace that comes from knowing that God loves you.
When your heart is filled with that kind of love, you begin to feel calm, safe, and at peace.
A long time ago, President Abraham Lincoln said that people are about as happy as they decide to be. That’s true. If we choose to focus on what is wrong, we can feel unhappy. But if we choose to focus on the good things in our lives, we begin to feel joy.
In the same way, we can choose to let God’s love fill our hearts with peace.
And when we do that, we begin to share that peace with others.
This week, when you say your prayers, remember to pray for people who are living in places where there is no peace. And ask God to fill their hearts—and your heart—with His love.
May 31, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls.
Today we are going to talk about a word you may have heard before: salvation.
Sometimes people talk about being “saved.” But what does that really mean?
Jesus teaches us that to be saved is to have eternal life. And eternal life means being with God.
But here is something important—being with God is not just something that happens someday in the future. It begins right now.
When we live the way God asks us to live—when we show love, kindness, and care—we are already close to God.
Let me share a short poem with you:
I have only just a minute,
sixty seconds in it.
Didn’t choose it, didn’t seek it,
but it’s up to me to use it.
I must suffer if I lose it,
give account if I abuse it.
Just a tiny little minute—
but eternity is in it!
That poem reminds us that every moment matters.
The way we use our time—right now—matters.
When we care for others, when we listen, when we love, we are living the life God calls us to live.
And the more we live that way, the closer we are to God.
And that is what salvation is all about.
