{"title":"Children","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-boat-rescue","title":"The Boat Rescue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Boat Rescue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael turned some wood over in his hands. “What about this piece, Dad?” he asked. His dad nodded, and Michael gave a little shout of joy. This rough plank would become his very own boat! Each day, Michael rushed home to work on his boat. He and his father cut, sanded, and glued with care. Finally, Michael brushed on the last coat of paint. His boat was finished!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael spent many happy days by the edge of a nearby river. He would let his boat sail out and then coax it back with a long stick. But one windy afternoon, a strong gust pushed the boat into deeper water. Try as he might, he couldn’t reach it. He ran along the shore, but the river’s current had caught the boat. Soon it raced out of sight. Michael cried as he trudged home. “I made that boat myself,” he thought. “It was my best toy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometime later, Michael and his family spent a day at the ocean. As they strolled past the beach shops, Michael stopped short. He could hardly believe his eyes. That was \u003cem\u003ehis\u003c\/em\u003e boat in the store window! Going inside, he exclaimed to the shop’s owner, “You have my boat!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“That isn’t your boat, young man. It’s mine. I found it,” the man replied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael stared at his toes. What could he do? Then, he smiled. He would rescue his boat! He would buy it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt home, Michael worked on extra chores. Soon, he had saved enough money—but would his boat be there? Michael waited anxiously all the way back to the beach shops. He peered in the window—there it was! He cheerfully handed his money to the man. His boat had a few new scuffs and scratches, but Michael didn’t mind. He was already planning wonderful new adventures! Hugging the boat, he whispered, “You are mine \u003cem\u003etwice\u003c\/em\u003e! I made you . . . and I bought you back.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreated and Bought\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that God made you . . . and bought you back, too? God was pleased when He made people. “God looked at everything he had made, and it was very good” (Genesis 1:31). But it didn’t stay good for long. The first people God made chose to disobey, and the Bible says, “\u003cem\u003eAll\u003c\/em\u003e people have sinned” (Romans 3:23). Sin causes big and small problems, from children fighting over toys to worldwide wars. Sadly, “the payment for sin is death” (Romans 6:23). That’s expensive! But even though we’ve made bad choices, God loves us. In fact, “His love continues \u003cem\u003eforever\u003c\/em\u003e” (Psalm 136:26). So, God made a plan to pay for our sins so that we wouldn’t have to die. Instead, God allowed His Son to die on the cross. Now, God can give us “the free gift of life forever in Christ Jesus” (Romans 6:23)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael’s boat didn’t have a choice when he bought it back, but we do have a choice. We can decide if we want God’s gift. We can keep our sin and selfishness, or we can ask forgiveness for our sins. Would you like to accept Jesus’s gift? You can right now! Here is one way you can ask: “\u003cem\u003eDear God, thank you for m\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eaking me and loving me. I am sorry for my sins, and I choose to accept your gift of eternal life. Amen.” \u003c\/em\u003eNow Jesus is your Friend and Savior—and you have life forever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Now?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember those new scuffs on Michael’s boat? When he arrived home, he fixed them with new paint. Sin causes problems in our lives. Now that you belong to Jesus again, He’ll start to fix them. Sometimes it happens slowly, but He turns selfishness into love and sadness into joy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriendship with Jesus is a wonderful adventure. Here are some ways to get closer to your new Friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk your parents to help you join a Bible class. Or sign up for free Bible lessons at kidsglow.org.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan a time to read the Bible by yourself or with your family every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalk to Jesus during the day and before you go to sleep.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTell others about Jesus so that they can get to know Him too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. 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But they didn’t know that an even more thrilling surprise awaited them. \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the children reached Grandma’s house, they found her caring for a cute puppy. What fun they had playing with him! Finally Christmas morning arrived. After all the presents had been opened, Grandma announced that she had one more, and she hurried off to get it. Soon she came back, carrying a big covered bucket. Jacob and Emily wondered what on earth it could be. What do you suppose they found inside? It was the very same puppy with a bow around its neck! “Oh, that’s \u003ci\u003eour\u003c\/i\u003e dog?!” they said in amazement. \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeeping \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePuppy Healthy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWouldn’t it be fun if someone gave you a new puppy? Do you think you would need to know how to take care of your new pet so he would grow and stay healthy? Of course! First you would make sure he had good food to eat. Puppies need lots of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003egood food\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e so they can grow strong—and so do you. God gives us many good things to eat, like fruits, vegetables, bread, cereal and nuts.\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome foods you should not eat. You should not give some foods to your new puppy either. Would a chocolate candy bar be good food for him? Oh, no! Chocolate can make dogs quite sick. Sugary foods are not good for you either. They can make you sick, too. \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’m sure you would let your puppy play outside in the fresh air and sunshine to get some exercise. When you go outside to run and play with him, you would be doing three things to stay healthy yourself—getting \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eexercise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003efresh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003esunshine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. What fun!\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter playing outside, you might notice your little puppy’s pink tongue hanging out. I can even imagine him putting his head on your leg sadly. Now he needs a drink of cool water. We need to drink lots of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ewater\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, too (4-8 glasses a day depending on how big you are).  \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, what does your puppy need if he starts looking sleepy after all that fun? A nap, of course. He also needs a long sleep at night to grow and be healthy. We need lots of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003esleep\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, too—especially when we are young—ten hours a night at least. Who gives us sleep? “He [God] grants sleep to those He loves” (Psalm 127:2, NIV). \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes you need to say “No” to your puppy. You would say “No” very firmly if you saw him chewing on an electric cord or drinking the cleansers your mom uses to wash the floor. You don’t want him to be hurt or killed. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaying\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“No”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is part of God’s plan for us to stay happy and healthy, too. We say “No” to beer, alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs—anything that will hurt our bodies or make us sick.\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho Do You Belong To?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you had a puppy, you would surely want him to be healthy and live a long time. After all, you would love that puppy! Did you know that \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e belong to someone who loves you very much? The Bible says: “Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, . . . and you are not your own” (1 Corinthians 6:19). That’s why it’s important for you to take care of your body. We belong to God. He made us and He loves us, so He wants us to be healthy and happy, too!\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you think Jacob and Emily’s puppy has to worry about where to find food to eat, or if he will be safe while he sleeps at night? No. You don’t need to be afraid, either. You can kneel by your bed every night and every morning and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eask God to take care of you\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. You can learn God’s promises in the Bible, like this one: “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You [God]” (Psalm 56:3). Trusting God’s care is part of God’s plan to help us stay healthy and happy. \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to do these simple things so you will also be healthy and happy?  \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true story, although the names of the children have been changed. Unless otherwise noted, Scripture is taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. 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A K9 policeman would visit their classroom on career day. And he was bringing his dog! Hannah leaned over, giggling. “I've never seen a police dog! It's going to be so cool!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSophia squirmed a little. \"Yeah,\" she said, \"I guess….\" But Hannah had turned to someone else. “I bet he'll be big,” she said, “and fierce so he can scare all the criminals! But I don't care—I love dogs!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the bus, Sophia was quiet. Her mind was whirring and her stomach was tight. \u003cem\u003eHow big is a K9 dog? He's probably huge. Hannah said he would be fierce. What if he thinks I'm a criminal? He’ll bite me! If he comes near me, I know I'll scream! Then what will Hannah think? I better not go to school that day….\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the bus came to her stop, Sophia saw her grandmother waiting for her. She wiped her sweaty palms on her jeans and ran to her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“What’s the matter, Sophia? You look upset!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story spilled out. Sophia exclaimed, “Oh, Grandma, I can’t go to school on career day! I would die if Hannah laughed at me!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Ahhh,” Grandma sympathized. “You’re feeling anxious. You’re afraid of that dog—and your friend’s opinion of you.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSophia paused. “You’re right, Grandma. That’s how I’m feeling.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnxiety Is Normal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sophia, anxiety is normal! If you met a growling dog in the woods, feeling anxious would be healthy! Fear is God’s gift to help you recognize danger.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Really?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Oh, yes! In fact, your entire body tries to protect you. You breathe faster so you have more oxygen available. Your muscles get tense. They’re at attention and ready for orders!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“But I don’t like it, Grandma. Sometimes my stomach hurts.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Yes, it can be uncomfortable. And anxiety can get in the way of good things, too.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Like what?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Like wanting to stay home on career day. What will you miss if you do?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There will be a nurse, a pilot,… that policeman…” Sophia shuddered. “But the best part will be Ryan’s dad. He owns a bakery downtown. My teacher said he’s bringing treats for us.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It would be a bummer to miss all that.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Yeah.” Sophia scuffed her shoe on the sidewalk. “But I know I’ll scream if that dog comes close….”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandma pulled out her keys as they turned up the driveway. “Come on in, girl. Let me show you something.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Steps Forward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandma’s house was cool and inviting. Grandma kicked off her shoes, picked up her Bible, and settled onto the couch. Turning to a colorfully marked page, she read aloud. “‘Do not worry about anything. But pray and ask God for everything you need. And when you pray, always give thanks’” (Philippians 4:6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSophia looked at the colorful marks in her grandma’s Bible. She had underlined \u003cem\u003epray\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eask\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ethanks\u003c\/em\u003e. “Oh, I get it, Grandma,” Sophia said. “When we feel worried or anxious, we should pray and ask for what we need.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“That’s right, Sophia! Telling God about your fears and asking Him to help is the first step forward!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“But why did you underline thanks? I don’t feel thankful—I feel worried!” Sophia complained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Saying thanks is the second step forward. This may surprise you. But changing how you think is part of conquering your anxiety! So, after you’ve asked for help, think of something you’re thankful for.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Are there any other steps?” Sophia wondered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“One more, dear,” Grandma said, flipping backward in her Bible. “King Saul wanted to kill David. David escaped to another country, but only found more danger! He had a lot to be afraid of, but this is what he wrote. ‘When I am afraid, I will trust you. I praise God for his word. I trust God. So I am not afraid. What can human beings do to me?’ (Psalm 56:3-4). David made a choice. Did you notice it?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“No, what was it?” Sophia asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“He chose to trust God instead of being afraid. That’s the third step forward!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Sophia went home, she and Grandma prayed. Sophia told God about the K9 dog and feeling afraid of Hannah laughing at her. She thanked God for the fun things her teacher had planned—and for her grandma. Then Grandma helped her brainstorm a path forward. They started with small dogs since Sophia wasn't as scared of them. They planned to visit a neighbor with a small dog. The next time, they’d visit longer, and Sophia would try to pet the dog. They planned each goal to be a little harder than the last. After a month of prayer and hard work, career day came. Sophia was ready!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I did it, Grandma!” Sophia shouted as she hopped off the bus. “I was afraid, but I trusted God—and I did it!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you ever feel anxious like Sophia? If so, you’re normal! But God doesn’t want anxiety to get in the way of a happy life. Below are some tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) Learn about anxiety and its effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Learn ways to relax, like slow, regular breathing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) Consider your thoughts. Are they accurate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) Face your fears one at a time—the least scary ones first!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, remember God cares for you! When you trust Him, He can help you overcome your fears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giving Light to Our World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43951322038455,"sku":"HSBS","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/6553\/0295\/files\/How-to-Stop-Being-Scared-c1-e1570631577390.jpg?v=1732325031"},{"product_id":"the-boat-rescue-copy","title":"What's Wrong with Grandpa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Wrong With Grandpa?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“What’s wrong with Grandpa?” three-year-old Daniel asked his Dad. \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Grandpa died,” his father gently told him. \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Died?” asked Daniel. \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Well,” Dad chose his words carefully, “Grandpa is sleeping, and he won’t wake up for a very long time.”  \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile family and friends gathered at the graveside, Grandpa’s casket was lowered into the ground. As family members shoveled dirt into the grave, Daniel grabbed his father’s arm. “Tell them to stop, Daddy!” he said urgently. “Grandpa’s going to get dirty, and when he wakes up he’s going to have to take a bath!”\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike young Daniel, many people are confused about what happens when someone dies. Some people believe that when people die they go straight to heaven, while others believe that there is nothing at all beyond death. Not knowing what to believe, many people are afraid of death and don’t have hope. \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeath affects everyone, and it’s very important that we understand what really happens when a person dies. Clear answers to questions about death can be found in the Bible.  \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003een \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ea Friend of Jesus \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDied\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several stories in the Bible about people who died. One such story is about a man who lived in the town of Bethany with his two sisters, Mary and Martha. His name was Lazarus, and he was a close friend of Jesus.\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile visiting another town, Jesus heard that Lazarus was very sick. Jesus told His disciples that Lazarus had fallen asleep, and He was going to Bethany to wake him. The disciples thought it was very good news. If Lazarus was sleeping, he must be recovering from his illness. But Jesus said to them, “Lazarus is dead” (see John 11:4-5; 11-14).\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLazarus had been dead for four days when Jesus and His friends arrived in Bethany. Mary and Martha took Jesus to the place where Lazarus had been buried. Jesus asked that the stone in front of the tomb be rolled away.  \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe people wondered what Jesus was going to do next. They were surprised to hear Jesus call out loudly, “Lazarus, come out!” (John 11:43). They watched in amazement as Lazarus shuffled out of the tomb toward Jesus, still wearing his burial clothes. Jesus had brought Lazarus back to life! \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Jesus, Lazarus was asleep, although he wasn’t dreaming as you might dream at night. The Bible tells us that when people die, their thoughts die (Psalm 146:4), and they “know nothing” (Ecclesiastes 9:5). Psalm 115:17 says, “The dead do not praise the Lord” (NKJV) and describes death as “silence.”\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen It’s Time To Wake Up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who die sleep in their graves waiting for the day when Jesus returns to wake them. “For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first” (1 Thessalonians 4:16).\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a wonderful thought! Our family members and friends who have died are peacefully resting in a dreamless sleep! There is nothing frightening or scary about this sleep, because dead people don’t know what is happening. The next thing they will know after death will be Jesus calling their names, and the happiness of knowing they will be with Him forever. \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people think that everyone has a soul that continues to live on after death. When God created Adam, He made him from the dust of the ground, and then breathed into him the breath of life. The Bible says that Adam “became a living soul” (Genesis 2:7, KJV). Rather than being given a soul that lives forever, Adam was a soul just like us. When Adam died, his soul didn’t live on. He simply fell into a sleep so deep that no alarm clock could possibly wake him up (see Psalm 104:29). \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus said to Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). Rather than death being the end of everything, it is the promise of a new beginning that takes place when Jesus returns.\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul wrote to the Christian believers in Corinth, “Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed” (1 Corinthians 15:51-52).\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeath is a sad thing. When God created the earth He intended that people would live forever without dying. Death exists because sin is in the world. God feels the sadness we feel when we lose a close friend or family member. But one day Jesus—“the resurrection and the life”—will return and raise from the dead all who have loved and lived for Him.\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a day that will be! People who have been separated by death will see each other again! Children will see parents and grandparents, and parents and grandparents will see children and grandchildren. Brothers and sisters and friends will be reunited. \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Daniel will get to see his grandpa!\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559731\":432,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on this and other Bible topics visit myplacewithjesus.com.\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless otherwise noted, Scripture is taken from THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Scripture marked NKJV is taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture marked KJV is taken from The Holy Bible, King James Version.\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":200,\"335559740\":300}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giving Light to Our World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43951341174967,"sku":"WWG","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/6553\/0295\/files\/Whats-Wrong-With-Grandpa-RGB-web-1.jpg?v=1732325410"}],"url":"https:\/\/glowcentral.org\/collections\/children.oembed","provider":"Giving Light to Our World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}