If you are being bullied, talk to a trusted adult.Bullies do mean things and keep on doing them for a long time. They might say unkind words or make threats. They might hit or punch. They might make up lies to make another person look bad. They can do these things in person or even online. God doesn’t want us to bully each other—He wants us to trea

God does not want us to help spread rumors.What is a rumor? It is talk that is not based on facts—so rumors usually aren’t true. Sometimes rumors are started out of jealousy or meanness. Such as, "Don’t talk to that lady across the street in the yellow house because she’s a witch."One thing God would want is for kids to never assume that a rumor is

Having a hobby can be a great thing!A hobby is something people do for fun or relaxation. It can include collecting things like cards, books, dolls, or stickers; or it can be something more active like building model cars or even playing sports. It can also be something like reading, writing, music, or playing games. These activities become hobbies

Yes, we will know people in heaven.When we pass on and go to heaven, we will be reunited with our loved ones who have passed before us. All people who believe in Jesus’ death and resurrection for their salvation will be in heaven with us. Even though it will be awesome to see our loved ones again, our main focus will be on Jesus. It will be such an

God commands us to obey our parents.Obeying your parents is the right thing to do because God commands it in the Bible. God is the heavenly Father, but He knows that you need an earthly father and mother to protect and help you every day. Your parents want what's best for you. They give you food and a safe house, teach you right from wrong, and sho

The Bible says we should not seek out revenge.When you get mad at someone, do you want to seek revenge and hurt them back? The Bible calls this vengeance. It means to try to hurt someone else because they hurt you. For example, if your classmate tells a lie about you to your friend which hurts your feelings, you may want to tell a lie about your cl

Mental illnesses affect a person’s thinking, thought patterns, mood, and behavior.Mental illnesses are complex issues that impair a person’s mood, thinking, and behavior. There are many different types of mental illnesses and many of them impact a person’s physical health too.Those who struggle with mental illness often have distorted views of real

The Bible says disrespect is a bad thing.Being disrespectful is never a good thing. The Bible tells us it is very important to be respectful to others (1 Peter 2:17). God wants you to respect Him, your parents, your family, your friends, and your leaders. In other words, you should respect everyone. God wants you to respect your parents (Exodus 20:

While the word “anxiety” is not used a lot in the Bible, it does have much to say about anxiety.Anxiety can be caused by many things. Normal anxiety is feeling anxious about a test, worried about making new friends, or stressed when moving to a new school. There are also times when anxiety isn't normal. This is when you are feeling anxious often an

Being worldly means you live according to the world rather than according to the Bible.This is dangerous because the world is polluted by sin. For example, a person who is worldly might make fun of someone and laugh at them. A person who is godly will treat the person with kindness and love. As Christians, we need to live in accordance with God's W

Squishing spiders and killing bugs is not a sin, but it is not always necessary.God made many wonderful and interesting creatures! Spiders are just one of the amazing things He created. Many people are scared of spiders or other bugs, and it's true that there are some spiders that are dangerous to humans. But if you see a spider outside in its natu

God created both humans and angels. He gave humans spirits and also bodies that we can touch and feel, but He made angels to be spirits only. Because angels are spirits, they can not die. In the beginning, God gave Adam and Eve bodies that could live forever. But He warned them that if they disobeyed, they'd die (Genesis 2:17). Because Adam and Eve

God wants you to turn from your sin so you won't have to be punished.A judge may not want to send a criminal to jail. But he's only a good judge if he punishes lawbreakers. In the same way, God is love, but He is also just and holy. He must punish sin. Each of us has broken at least one of God's laws against lying, stealing, dishonoring parents, sa

Communion, or the Lord's Supper, is a way for us to remember what Jesus did for us.Communion is when we join together to remember how Jesus sacrificed for us by dying on the cross. Communion is also called the Lord's Supper because we eat together at church just like Jesus did with His disciples the night before He died. Jesus told us we should con

God uses human words to explain how bad hell is. No one knows exactly how will be.In the Bible, many words are used to explain hell. One time, Jesus said, "But those who think they belong in the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness..." (Matthew 8:12). This could mean those in hell are away from the light of God in heaven. In Luke 16, J

It can be good to pray out loud, but you don’t have to pray out loud.People often pray out loud, whether it’s at church, in a Bible study or prayer meeting, or even at a sporting event.Praying out loud can be a great way for people to talk to God together—one person prays while the other people listen and agree with the prayer. It can also be a won

If an adult is hurting you, tell another trusted adult (like a parent, teacher, or pastor) as soon as possible.Sometimes adults hurt children. This is not only wrong in God's eyes (a sin), it is also wrong in the eyes of the law (illegal). It is important that the person who is hurting you receives the consequences he or she deserves. If you are be

Giving thanks is important because we are showing that we are grateful to another.It is fun to receive gifts from someone, but have you wondered why we say thanks or thank you? What is thanks anyway? The dictionary defines it as "an expression of gratitude." In other words, giving thanks shows we are grateful. It is important to say thank you to so

Yes, as long as you have accepted Jesus as your Savior by believing that He died for you, was buried, and rose again. If Jesus is your Savior, talk to a grown-up about participating in communion.Communion, also called the Lord’s Supper is a special event where we remember Jesus’ death for our sins, His resurrection, and the future glorious event o

Be kind to your friend. It is good to be kind to all people. If your friend says he is gay, it means he has same-sex attraction. In other words, boys like boys and girls like girls. It’s different than just “liking someone.” Being gay means you have romantic feelings toward someone who has your own gender.The Bible says homosexual acts are a sin (R