Family Life Kids

Mr. Brian, Sam, and Ashley are hanging out at Mr. Jacob’s garage and thinking about the year ahead. Will it be like last year? Will it be better or worse? Mr. Jacobs does his best to reassure them that God is in control. (John 16:33, 1st Peter 4:12, Romans 8:22, Nahum 1:7, Philippians 4:6, Joshua … Read More Read More

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Gabby and Joel are making good use of Mr. Jacob’s gift wrapping stations he set up in the garage. When Kristen comes by with a gift for Mr. Jacobs, Gabby asks what makes a good present, and Mr. Jacob’s does his best to explain. (Luke 11, Colossians 3:17 and 23)

After Bailey tries to convince Mr. Jacobs to sell the radio to her, Violet and Kyle wonder how we can give God presents for Christmas. I mean, it is His birthday after all. Mr. Jacobs does his best to explain. (Matthew 25, Romans 12, Proverbs 6, Amos 5)

Kimberly joins Gabriella and Miss Tabitha as they decorate the town park for Christmas. The kids wonder why we have the tradition of gift-giving at Christmas time, and Miss Tabitha does her best to explain. (John 3:16; 1st Peter 4:10; and Romans 12:6)

Monica, Destin, and Wendy are talking about Thanksgiving traditions, and how it’s hard to be thankful this year. Mr. Jacobs explains how we can be thankful in both the good times and the bad! (1st Thessalonians 5:18; Philippians 2; 1st Corinthians 10:10; and Ephesians 4:29)

Artie, Peter, and Flora are digging in Mr. Jacobs’ front yard with high hopes of striking it rich. While he explains why it isn’t likely, Mr. Jacobs draws a comparison between living for Jesus and digging for gold. (Matthew 4, 9; Revelation 3; Hebrews 12:1; Psalm 91; 1st Peter 2:21; Luke 9:23; Philippians 2:5-11)

Everett and his friends Joel and Rachel visit Mr. Jacobs’ garage, but are surprised to find workers digging up his lawn! Mr. Jacobs draws some parallels to our lives. (1st Samuel 16:7; Luke 6:45; Matthew 12:34; Proverbs 24:12; Numbers 32:23; Proverbs 28:13; Matthew 5; Ecclesiastes 4:9; 1st Corinthians 12; and Philippians 4:13)

Sam and Chelsea are having a tea party at Mr. Jacobs’ house, when Olan stops by for some advice about a teacher he’s… not getting along with. Mr. Jacobs and the gang do their best to help. (Romans 13; Ephesians 6; 1st Peter 5:5; Proverbs 16:31; 1st Peter 2:17; 1st Samuel 23; 1st Samuel 26; … Read More Read More

Monica and Kyle help Mr. Jacob’s friends Mr. Hugh and Mr. Brian with a drama about the King of Israel, and they ask the question: Should we put our trust in politicians or God? Mr. Jacobs and the gang explain. (Psalm 118:8; Psalm 146; Isaiah 2; Romans 3)

What does it mean when people talk about “the end of the world”?  Is that for real – is it something to be afraid of?  Mr. Jacobs and Ms. Fiona help Ashley, Kyle, and new friend in the garage, Gabriella, understand how God wants his kids to feel about “the end.”  (Scripture: Luke 13; John … Read More Read More

It’s the Fall Sharathon at Family Life!  Things might be a little different this year, but that doesn’t stop God from doing some amazing things!  And the exciting part is, He wants to use us to do it.  Join the gang in Mr. J’s garage for a lesson about how God uses people just like … Read More Read More

Artie, Bailey, and Joy’s cousin Noel walk in on a heated phone conversation between Mr. Jacobs and Miss Fiona! How should we act when we disagree with someone? Mr. Jacob’s tries his best to explain. (Scripture: Romans 14; Philippians 2; and Acts 15)

While enjoying a day on the lake in Mr. Jacobs’ boat, Everett, Laura and newcomer, Destin, wonder about salvation… How DO we know if we’re really saved?  Mr. Jacobs helps explain! (Isaiah 59:2; 2nd Peter 3:9; Romans 10:9; Ephesians 1; 2nd Corinthians 5:17; 1st John 4:20; 1st Corinthians 13:1; Matthew 22; John 14:15)

Laura Bailey and Artie pour over a library book about mythological creatures. The kids ask Mr. Jacobs how they can know that God is real. Hear Mr. Jacobs and the kids talk about it in the Garage! (Daniel 7, Revelation 13, 1st Peter 3:15, and 2nd Corinthians 5:17)

How come we keep doing bad things even after we ask for God’s forgiveness?  That’s what Ashley is wondering after last week’s chat at Mr. J’s, and this time, Miss Fiona has a drama prepared for the kids about God’s grace.  (Scripture: Romans 7; Ephesians 1:13; John 15:6; 1st Corinthians 10:12; James 5:19-20; Hebrews 10:26; … Read More Read More

What does it mean to forgive someone?  How do we forgive others, and how does God forgive us?  The kids are talking about mercy with Mr. Jacobs on today’s episode.  (Scripture: Matthew 6; 1st John 1:9; Matthew 6:15; Ephesians 4:32; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 2:4-5; John 3:17)

After Everett loses something he really cared about, he and Bailey try to understand why God let’s us lose things – or people – that are important to us.  Mr. Jacobs and Miss Fiona share what the Bible has to say, including a serious drama from the Bible about loss, death, and hope. (Scripture: Galatians … Read More Read More

Mr. Jacobs is working on some computer programming, and if he gets just one letter of code wrong, he’ll lose the whole program!  It’s a job that calls for nothing less than perfection.  How is – and how isn’t – that like the Christian life?  Is it possible to live perfectly?  Get out your Bibles … Read More Read More

What do you do when people around you are fighting?  Do you break it up?  Do you try to find out who might be right?  This is what Kyle’s asking about two bickering girls in a new club he’s joined.  Mr. Jacobs talks about how we can help spread peace!  (Scripture: Romans 12:18; Matthew 5:9; … Read More Read More

“Blessing” might sound like a churchy word, but what does it really mean?  Why does God put good things – and bad things – in our lives?  Hear Mr. Jacobs and the kids talk about it in the Garage – and have some imaginary adventures along the way! (Scripture: John 12:24; 1st Peter 2:21; James … Read More Read More

[Originally aired 8-17-2019]  Kyle’s got a new gadget, but it doesn’t seem to be working as advertised.  Maybe taking Sam’s advice to actually read the instructions would help?  Mr. Jacobs chimes in on the importance of listening well! (Scripture: James 1:19; Proverbs 18:13; Proverbs 2)

The kids are stuck without a lot to do – unless you count complaining… With so many groups not getting together, how do you do what the Bible says: love others, serve with others, and stuff like that?  Mr. Jacobs puts in his two cents!  (Scripture: Philippians 2, Galatians 5)

It’s good to be back together! – even if it means wearing masks for now.  Sam would be more glad, though, if she could go to church, too!  The delivery service is making her work on Sunday mornings, and she thinks they’re doing it just because she’s a Christian.  Is it a case of religious … Read More Read More