True Tale Trail Episode 3: Light for the Trail (Psalm 119:105)

In this week’s adventure, we’re talking about one of the most important pieces of outdoor gear you can pack: a flashlight! Whether you’re camping in the woods or exploring a dark trail, a flashlight helps you see where you’re going—and keeps you from tripping over all those sneaky roots and rocks along the way.

But on today’s hike, we’re going to discover something way better than even the brightest flashlight. God’s Word—the Bible—is our true light! It shows us where to step, helps us make wise choices, and points us straight toward Jesus, the Light of the World.

Our Backpack Bible Verse comes from Psalm 119:105:

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

So grab your hiking boots, switch on your flashlight, and join us on the trail as we learn how the Bible helps us follow Jesus—even when life gets dark.

🎧Listen now to Episode 3: “Light for the Trail” on the True Tale Trail Podcast!

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Let’s Learn the Bible Together on the True Tale Trail

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Episode 15: S’more God – Psalm 34:8 (Taste and See!)

Episode 14: The Wise & Foolish Builders

Episode 13: Jesus Shows Us How to Serve

Episode 12: Crossing the Jordan

Episode 11:The Shepherds Hear the Good News

Episode 10: Joseph’s Christmas Adventure

Episode 9: The Angel Visits Mary

Episode 8: God With Us

Episode 7: Happy Thanksgiving

Episode 6: One Thankful Man

Episode 5: Tracking Jesus

Episode 4: Walking with God

Episode 3: Light for the Trail

Episode 2: Jesus Calms the Storm

Episode 1: Let’s Hit the Trail

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Devotions for Kids: Snow Day!

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Bible Verse: “Even though your sins are bright red, they will be as white as snow.” – Isaiah 1:18 (NIrV)

Isn’t snow amazing? When a big snowstorm comes, it turns our yards into a winter wonderland. The fresh, beautiful snow covers up all the dirt and grime and makes the world look new. 

Did you know that God talks about snow in the Bible? He tells us about something that’s ever more fun than building snowmen and going sledding. 

The Bible tells us that snow can remind us of God’s forgiveness.

Sometimes we all make selfish choices. We choose to do things our way instead of God’s way. The Bible calls these wrong choices sin. Sin causes all kinds of problems.

But here’s the good news. God loves us anyway. Even though He is perfect, He still wants to be our friend. That’s why He sent Jesus. Jesus died on the cross to wipe away our sin so we could be forgiven friends of God. That’s called grace!

God’s grace covers our sin like a fresh snow covers your yard, and this grace makes our hearts clean and new because of Jesus!

The Bible says, “When anyone lives in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone! The new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIrV)

Is there anything you’ve done wrong lately you feel guilty about? If so, just talk to God about it. Tell Him you’re sorry. Ask Him to help you start over and thank Him for the forgiveness He promises through Jesus.

Prayer:

God, thank You for sending Jesus to take away my sin. Thank You that I can be forgiven and brand new. Thank You for the the best snow day ever! Amen!

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