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True Tale Trail Episode 16: The Tale of the Mysterious Hiker (Luke 24)

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In this week’s episode of the True Tale Trail, we hike to the road between Jerusalem and Emmaus to discover the incredible true story from Luke 24:13–35 . . . The Tale of the Mysterious Hiker! Two discouraged friends are joined by a stranger who explains how the whole Bible points to Jesus… and then reveals that His surprising identity!

Along the trail, kids will learn:
▪ Why Jesus’ resurrection changes everything
▪ How the entire Bible tells one big story about God’s rescue plan
▪ What it means to recognize Jesus at work in our everyday lives

Today’s Backpack Bible Verse:
“I am the Living One. I was dead. But now look! I am alive for ever and ever!” – Revelation 1:18 (NIrV)

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True Tale Trail Episode 15: S’more God – Psalm 34:8

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In this week’s episode of the True Tale Trail, we invite kids and families to explore Psalm 34:8: “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” Using the fun (and delicious!) picture of s’mores, this episode helps kids understand how they can discover God’s goodness for themselves.

Along the trail, kids will learn:

  • How God’s goodness shows up in the world He made
  • Why reading the Bible is like enjoying a sweet treat for our hearts
  • How sharing God’s love with others helps us become more like Jesus

Today’s Backpack Bible Verse:
“ Taste and see that the Lord is good.” – Psalm 34:8 (NIrV)

Download this week’s Family Discussion Guide to talk more about this episode together at home.

True Tale Trail Episode 12: Crossing the Jordan

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If you want to teach your kids to trust God for their future, the best place to start is by reminding them of how faithful God has been in the past!

In this episode of The True Tale Trail, we’ll hear how God used twelve stones as a spiritual souvenir to remind His people of one of the most amazing ways He provided for them in their journey to the Promised Land.

Today we’ll explore Joshua chapters 3 and 4, where God leads His people across the Jordan River on dry ground and gives them a powerful reminder of His goodness.

This story will teach your family that remembering God’s faithfulness in the past helps us trust Him for the future, and will point them Jesus—the one who made an even greater way for us through the cross.

This is a perfect one for families as we close out the old year and step into a new one, to help us to pause, remember God’s goodness, and learn to trust Him wherever the He leads next.

Today’s Backpack Bible Verse:
“Lord, I will remember what you did. Yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” – Psalm 77:11 (NIrV)

Download this week’s Family Discussion Guide to talk more about this episode together at home.

Download a bonus New Year’s Eve Family Timeline Activity to help your family look back on the past year to see where God showed up in your family to help you trust Him in the new year.

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