Keys For Kids Ministries Podcast

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Javier looked out the window. Rain rattled on the roof, and thunder jolted his eardrums. "Why is it so loud, Mom?" he asked.

"The storm is getting closer," replied Mom. "The reporter on TV said the basement is the safest place in storms like this, so let's go." Mom handed Javier a jug of water and a couple of flashlights. "You can carry these," she said. ...

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-32

"It's hard to believe you're already old enough to be in middle school this year, Mateo," Mom said as they drove home after shopping for school clothes.

"Don't remind me," Mateo said miserably. "I wish I could stay at my old school forever."

"Why?" asked Mom.

"Last year there weren't any older kids to pick on us," replied Mateo. "I liked being one of the olde...

Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:24; Philippians 2:3-8

Luke sat in the pew and stared off into space as his parents talked to some friends nearby. His stomach growled loudly, and he hoped his family would leave soon.

"What are you doing sitting here by yourself?"

Luke looked up as Mr. Bryant sat down in the pew in front of him. "Nothing," Luke said with a smile. He liked talking to Mr. Bryant.

"...

Bible Reading: Psalm 130:5-7

It felt like forever before it was Daisy's turn to ride the swinging ship. She watched the line slowly move forward each time a new group got on the ride. Finally, it was her turn!

"Ready?" Dad grinned.

"More than ready!" Daisy hurried to find a seat.

The ride was just as fun as she expected, and she screamed each time it went down. Her stomach flip-flopped a l...

Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:20-23; 1 John 1:6-7

"Whoo, whoo, whoooo!" Kaylee heard the soft hoot of an owl floating through the still night air as she and her dad walked along a narrow path on their way to see the moon rise over the lake. An owl! she thought. She shined her flashlight toward the treetops, hoping to get a glimpse of the bird, but she couldn't see anything. As she looked st...

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:8-10; John 14:16-17

Evelyn peeked through the blinds of her bedroom window at the SOLD! sign on her front lawn. She turned back to the sea of boxes surrounding her as a tear slipped from her eye and landed with a wet splat on the cardboard.

I can't decide if I want my butterfly pillow at Mom's apartment or Dad's house, she thought. With a big sigh, she threw it i...

Bible Reading: Matthew 2:1-2; Luke 2:1-16

"Visit our store and enjoy Christmas every day of the year!" Georgia read the billboard out loud as she and her family traveled home from a weeklong vacation. "Cool!" she said. "That's in the town at the next exit, isn't it? Can we stop at that store?"

Dad shrugged. "Why not? We could use a break from driving. Watch for signs so we'll know where ...

Bible Reading: Exodus 20:3-17; Galatians 3:19-22

Graham set a large birthday present on his knees and shut the car door. Mom fastened her seat belt and turned to Graham. "You don't have your seat belt on."

"I can't reach it while I'm holding this present," said Graham. "It's only two blocks to Cameron's house, so I don't need it anyway."

"Oh yes, you do! A lot of accidents happen close to...

Bible Reading: Psalm 56:3-4, 8-11

Nico grinned as his sister lay back on her inflatable raft. "I'm going to pop your float," he told her. "You'll sink."

Maya smiled, unfazed. "My life jacket will hold me up."

"What if I take the life jacket?" Nico asked.

Maya shrugged. "It still won't matter. This is the shallow end, and the water only reaches up to my waist."

"Well then, maybe I'll just pi...

Bible Reading: Psalm 32:1-5

"Ouch!" cried Wren as she climbed into the tree house her dad was building. Dad stopped hammering and raised his brow. "I hurt my finger," Wren said.

"Let me take a look." Dad put his hammer down and studied her finger. "You've got a sliver, but don't worry, I'm an expert sliver remover! Just as soon as I'm finished here, I'll take it out."

Wren squirmed. "It...

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:8-20

The girls in Cabin 9 were walking down the path to the campfire at Bible camp when Gabby pointed up at the sky. "Look at the moon tonight! Yesterday there was no moonlight at all in the sky, but today there is a bright sliver of light."

Her counselor, Jami, nodded. "It has started to reflect the sun's light, and tomorrow it will reflect more light and keep...

Bible Reading: Romans 12:6-8

"I heard the kids' choir at church is holding auditions next week," Mom said as Milo set the table for dinner. "Why don't you try out? I know how much you love to sing, and they could sure use you."

Milo shrugged. "I'm sure those kids are way better than me, so why bother? I'll just stick to singing in the shower."

"I found out more about badgers!" Anna anno...

Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-18

"What are you reading about?" asked Anna as she peered over her brother's shoulder to see what was on his computer screen. "Oh, look at that little animal! He's so cute!"

"Stop saying everything is cute!" said Milo. "That's a badger, and badgers are interesting, not cute!"

Anna sniffed. "Well, I think that badger is cute. What do you find so interesting about...

Bible Reading: Matthew 14:13-21; Ephesians 2:1-7

When Emma came into the living room, tears were falling from Mom's eyes onto her lap. Dad sat next to her with a hand on her shoulder. "It's Grandma," he told Emma. "She died in the hospital this morning."

Emma stared out the window. With Grandma gone, who'd come visit every month? Who'd cook her favorite foods, or go on bike rides and pi...

Bible Reading: Matthew 19:26; Luke 6:45; James 3:7-10

"Mom," said Noah, "Rexy had an accident on the welcome mat again."

Mom made her way to the front door and rubbed her forehead. "I don't know what to do with that dog. He chews up everything in the house. He barks at the garbage truck. He digs under the fence. He's out of control. I don't think anyone can tame that tiny Chihuahua. Woul...

Bible Reading: Psalm 89:8, 11-13

Journey and Elise ran to the garage where their dad was working. "Mom says we're going to have a picnic at the park!" said Journey. "Can we go soon?"

"We want to have time to play on the swings before we eat!" added Elise.

"Okay," said Dad. "But before we go, I need to wash the car."

"Why bother?" asked Elise. "It's old."

"You're right. It is old," Dad repli...

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-26

"Just do it," coaxed Henry. "She'll never know it was you." Henry was trying to get his classmate Niam to put a whoopee cushion on their teacher's chair. "Come on, it will be hilarious!"

"Okay," said Niam. But when Mrs. Mills sat down and her face turned red, it didn't seem so funny after all.

Later that day, Henry talked some classmates into putting petro...

Bible Reading: Psalms 3:1-6; 42:8; 63:6

Lara ran so hard it hurt. She glanced over her shoulder. The lion was still chasing her and getting closer. Suddenly, she tripped and fell flat on her face! A huge roar echoed, and she could almost feel the lion's hot breath on her neck. She screamed--then woke up in her own bed. All the covers were kicked off, and her forehead was sweaty.

Lara lay...

Bible Reading: Genesis 50:19-20; Romans 5:1-5

"Sofia, chore time! Today we're going to--what's wrong?" Aunt Lori set down the buckets she was holding and gently put her hands on Sofia's shoulders. "Aren't you having a nice time on the farm?"

Sofia tried to smile. "I just wish Mom and Dad were here with me." Her throat felt tight. She buried her face in her aunt's denim shirt, trying to c...