Character Connections

Each day Daniel set aside time to pray. He wouldn't change the structures of his daily walk of faith, even if it meant death. Which activities form the structure of your daily walk of faith?

How has God has worked in your life? Sharing true-life stories of God's love is a good way to describe your relationship with the Lord. The love of Jesus changed the apostle Paul's life in a big way. Paul had the opportunity to share that story with a king! What's your story?

Paul knew that following God's call would mean giving up things that were precious to him, even his life. His motivation to share the love of Christ drove him forward. Through the Holy Spirit we are still being blessed by the way that Paul preached and wrote about God's love for us!

When someone you love moves away or leaves after a visit, it's hard to see them go. When Paul said goodbye to his friends, they cried together and prayed together. We can do the same! Through faith in Christ, we know that God's people will be together again when God raises us to new life.

Independence Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo…What is your favorite festival? While God's people traveled to Jerusalem for the festival of Pentecost, Jesus' disciples hid in fear. Suddenly the Holy Spirit filled them with courage to boldly share the news of Jesus with all those gathered in the city. They had a reason to celebrate!

Jesus showed his disciples that he is alive and that he will come back again. As we look forward to that day, we have the chance to spread the news. Jesus sent us out to share his love to the ends of the earth. Love, forgiveness, and life is found in Jesus, let's tell everyone!

After Jesus rose from the dead he continued to take care of his disciples. He came to them while they were fishing, made their breakfast, and showed them what forgiveness means. He knows what his people need and he supplies it; he did it then and he still does it today!

It's natural to look for proof before trusting a new idea. When Thomas heard the news that his dead teacher was back from the dead, it seemed impossible. Jesus knew his doubts and reached out in love. He does the same for us!

Our sins are removed because of what Jesus did for us on the cross. His death brought us life. Through faith in him we are forgiven for all time. It's done!

Jesus was put on trial for his life, facing a Gentile governor who could not find the truth. Yet, when we face judgment on the last day, our truth is Jesus Christ, who took our punishment. In Him, we are declared not guilty!

How would you feel if God came to you and started cleaning your messy room? When Jesus knelt on the ground to wash the disciple's feet, they were shocked. His example of selflessness motivates us to show love to those who can't pay us back. That's the kind of love he gives to us!

When Lazarus died, Jesus cried with the dead man's family. Jesus knows the pain of losing a loved one, but he doesn't stop there. He called Lazarus out of the tomb and gave him life! Through faith in Christ, he will call your name and call you out of the grave too. Jesus defeated death!

Jesus taught his followers that he is the bread of the life, sent from heaven. Just as God sent manna to feed his starving people in the wilderness, he sent his son to give us life. His disciples had trouble understanding what he meant. What should we do when we don't get it either?

Did you ever forget your lunch? 5,000 people were so eager to hear Jesus teach that they didn't even go home to eat. Jesus knew they were hungry, so he miraculously fed them all. He knows your needs too; you can trust him to provide for you.

A scared dad came to Jesus for help. The very minute that Jesus spoke, his son was healed! God hears our prayers too, even when his timing isn't ours.

It's easy to lose things when you are in a hurry. After a Samaritan woman talked with Jesus at a well, she raced home to tell her community about him. She was so excited to share the good news that she left her water jar behind!

When Jesus performed his first public miracle, people began to see that he was no ordinary man. Changing water into wine at the wedding at Cana was just a small example of his power! Jesus is true God and true man. Only he can restore our relationship with God…and He did!

God is a mystery beyond our understanding, yet he became tangible in the person of Jesus. God loves the world so much that he sent his son to become one of us. His light breaks the darkness!

Sometimes we turn the car around because we're lost; other times it's because there's a better road. God told both the wisemen and Joseph to change their route to keep safe. God's plans are better than our own!

Surprise! Of all the people that God could have chosen to be the mother of Jeus, he picked a poor peasant woman. Instead of a clean crib, the son of God slept in a food dish for barn animals. God often works through the unpopular and the underdogs. His love is unlimited!

How many names do you have? The Bible uses different names to describe the Son of God; each has significance. Through faith, we are safe in the powerful name of Jesus!

Esther could have kept her identity as a child of God a secret from the king. God gave her the courage to stand up for what was right and stop injustice. When the Lord calls us to action, we don't stand alone!

When you feel alone in the fire, remember there's someone standing next to you – and He won't burn.

God promised his prophet Jeremiah that he would bring life out of death. He kept his promise and sent his son to make all things new. In Jesus we are a new creation!

The Throne Room - God Calls Isaiah Can you imagine standing in the throne room of a king? It would be terrifying unless you knew he was a good king. Isaiah's vision of God on a throne convicted Isaiah of his sin. Despite Isaiah's sin, his good king offered forgiveness and a call to share his love. Through Christ we are given the same!