Kids Devotion: Better Than a Groundhog

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God is our place of safety. He gives us strength. He is always there to help us in times of trouble. – Psalm 46:1 (NIrV)

Happy Groundhog Day! Groundhog Day isn’t a big holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, but just a silly day people celebrate just for fun.

Here’s how it works. According to superstition, if the groundhog sees his shadow on Groundhog Day, we will have six more weeks of cold, winter weather. However, if he doesn’t see his shadow, it will mean we’re in for an early spring.  

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True Tale Trail Episode 8: God With Us

Listen now to the new episode on Apple PodcastsSpotify or Amazon Music.

In this episode we’re kicking off our Christmas series called “The Great Christmas Campout,” where we’ll be discovering how the God who created the universe came to live among us His people.

Today, we’ll explore the story of the Tabernacle — the special tent where God dwelled with His people during their long hike to the Promised Land — and learn how it points to the greatest Christmas gift ever: Jesus, Emmanuel, God With Us.

Today kids will discover that they are never alone because God loved them so much He came to earth on Christmas to rescue us and show us the way to His heavenly home.

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

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

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Family Discussion Guides

Episode 18: Jesus the Trailblazer

Episode 17: The Tale of the Doubting Disciple

Episode 16: The Tale of the Mysterious Hiker (Road to Emmaus)

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

What is the True Tale Trail?

The True Tale Trail is a family podcast that’s all about helping kids and parents learn the Bible together. In each episode we’ll explore the true stories of the Bible, follow the footsteps of Jesus and learn to walk with God every day.

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