By now you've found out that there is only one way to get through the pumpkin maze from start to finish Did you know that getting to heaven is a lot like get- ting through that maze? Just as there is only one way to get to the finish, the Bible--God's special book for us-- says there is only one way to God in heaven. Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). But many boys and girls are on a "dead end" route. That's because all of us naturally go the wrong way. The Bible says that all of us "like sheep have gone astray; w... View More...
BATS Did you know that... BATS can locate objects in the dark? They use sonar--making high-pitched sounds and listening to echoes--so they can fly without bumping into things BATS come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors? There are about 1,100 different kinds of bats worldwide. BATS can fly faster than most birds? Bats have thinner wings than birds, which means they can move quickly and change directions easily. BATS can live up to 20 years? BATS are called "pups" when they are first born? BATS are not blind? While most species have very poor vision, they are still able to see. B... View More...
Yes, they certainly would go to Heaven... if there were any people good enough People often say, "If I do the best I can and treat everyone fairly, I'll go to Heaven." But have any of us done the best we can or treated everyone fairly? A religious leader in the Bible once asked Jesus Christ: "Master, which is the great commandment in the law?" Without hesitation Jesus answered, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself" (Mat... View More...
HOW MANY DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS? "Mommy, I can't wait 'til Christmas!" Claire squealed as she did a cartwheel. "I know, Claire," Mommy said. "You only have to wait a few more days." "How many days till Christmas?" Claire's little brother, Camden, asked. Mommy laughed. "Only five more! While we're thinking about it, let's talk about why we have Christmas." "Oh, I know," Claire said quickly. "That's when Jesus was born!" "That's right!" Mommy answered. "Christmas should remind us of God's gift to all the world--his Son Jesus. God said that when Jesus grew up he would 'save his people from the... View More...
How to Grow in the Christian LifeBe Sure of Your SalvationNo one can grow spiritually who lacks the assurance of salvation. Feeling that you're a Christian or hoping that you're destined for Heaven will never give peace of mind that you're right with God. The Bible teaches that if you have received Jesus Christ as Savior, then you should know that you have: Assurance of salvation. "But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name" (John 1:12).Forgiveness of Sin. " God] hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath tran... View More...
Bikes need tires to get people where they want to go Houses need doors so we can get in and out. If those things are missing, bikes and houses won't really work like they are supposed to. That's obvious But what's not so obvious is that most people are missing something that they really need. On the outside, they look like everyone else, because what's missing is inside Thankfully, in his guidebook, the Bible, God tells us what to do about that. How did it happen? The problem starts with something that is already in us. The Bible calls it "sin." It tells us that "all have sinned" (Romans 3... View More...
Based on Steps to Peace with God, this tract illustrates that God offers hope and peace to all during the Christmas season through the gift of sending his Son.
What is your favorite part of trick-or-treating? Is it dressing up in a silly (or scary ) costume? Or is it going from house to house with your friends, comparing all the great candy you've gotten? What about that feeling you get when you're walking up to a front door, and you're so excited just trying to guess what kind of treat you're going to get next? Candy is a fun treat, but did you ever notice that it doesn't last very long? Did you know that there is a treat that lasts forever? It's a special treat that God gave us, just because He loves us so much. The Bible tells us, "For God so lov... View More...
Remember when one of your friends sneaked up behind you when you weren't looking and yelled, "Boo " You nearly jumped out of your skin For just a moment you were scared. Then you laughed when you saw who it was. It was just a trick to scare you But when Halloween first started a long time ago, the truth is that lots of people were really afraid of ghosts and the devil. They believed scary creatures were roaming around on Halloween night who could hurt them. Are you ever afraid of things? Sometimes I am. And when I am, I remember that Jesus told his friends not to be afraid because he is stro... View More...
Two thousand years ago, a baby was born in a stable. The stable was in a small town that was part of a defeated nation occupied by the nation of Rome. The nation was Israel, the town was Bethlehem, and the baby's name was Jesus. Over two thousand years later, people all over the world still celebrate His birth . . . but why? The Bible tells us that Jesus was not an ordinary baby. In fact, this baby was the God of the universe clothed in human flesh. That's right. Jesus is actually God, in human flesh, who came to this earth because mankind had been separated from Him by their sin. Jesus became... View More...
