Family Life Kids

Mr. Jacobs and the kids are mini-golfing (hurray for outdoor activities)!  Laura’s having a hard time, though – the ball keeps going further than she wants.  Mr. Jacobs has some good mini golf tips – and life tips – about being gentle.  (Scripture: Proverbs 12:18; Titus 3:2; Proverbs 15:1)

[First aired 7-27-2019]  It’s the final show of the kids’ annual drama special!  Listen in for more fun with imaginative dramas, biblical lessons and some helpful discussions, too.

(First aired 7-20-2019)  The kids continue their presentation of the annual summer drama special!  Listen in for a variety show of fun-sized tales!

(First aired 7-13-2019)  The kids present the annual summer drama special!  And they learn a new lesson along the way, too.

The kids have a fun, special online hangout planned, but not as many folks show up as they hoped for.  What do you do when your plans don’t work out and things don’t go how you want them to?  (Scripture: James 4:13; Proverbs 3; James 4:10)

(First aired 5-4-2019) What does it mean to pray without ceasing?  Is that even possible?  Mr. Jacobs and the kids talk all about prayer! (Scripture: 1st Thessalonians 5:16-18; Jeremiah 33:3)

(First aired 6-8-2019) Laura has a problem. She did what was right, and something bad happened! Can that really happen? Find out as Mr. Jacobs does his best to explain. (Scripture: Genesis chapter 37, chapters 39-45, Romans 8:28)

When you think you’re right, how do you treat someone who views things differently than you?  That’s the problem Kyle and Bailey are having as they talk on Mr. Jacobs’ online hangout about rules being enforced these days.  (Scripture: 1st Corinthians 13; 1st Peter 3:15; Ephesians 4:15)

With so many things closed, the Kids Corner kids are having to get creative with how they spend their time.  How does God want us to use what he’s given us, even if it feels like He hasn’t given us much? (Scripture: Genesis 2; Luke 12:48; Proverbs 12:10: Ephesians 5:16)

It’s the Spring Sharathon!  With many lockdown rules still in place, it doesn’t feel quite the same.  Some of the gang is wondering how God can use something that looks so different from what they’re used to.  Mr. Jacobs isn’t worried, and he gives us good reasons not to be either!  (Scripture: Ephesians 2:10; 1st … Read More Read More

(First aired 5-11-2019) Sometimes things don’t make sense. Sometimes our moms make rules that can be as confusing as math word problems. If that’s the case, do you still have to obey them? (Scripture: Titus 3, Hebrews 13, Acts 5:29, Matthew 23:3)

Being cooped up for so long can start to make some people a little grumpy.  Whether or not that’s the case with Joy, Laura is testing her patience by asking over and over to play a game with her online.  Miss Fiona has some good points to make about showing each other grace as the … Read More Read More

The Kids Corner gang has the stuck-at-home blues, too.  Thankfully, Mr. Jacobs set up an online video chat where the kids can hang out together! How should we feel when scary times come?  And how can we help others in those times?  Mr. Jacobs has some timely truth from God’s word.  (Scripture: Matthew 24:7; John … Read More Read More

(First aired 3-9-2019) The kids and Mr. Jacobs are trying to have fun with a toy solar panel… but it would help if the sun would cooperate. What good is light if it doesn’t do anything? (Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16; Matthew 6:2-4)

It’s the classic story of Noah, his family, the animals, and the flood! Listen as the Kids Corner cast presents this dramatized biblical account and shows how the Old Testament story fits the message of Easter! (Scripture: Genesis 6:5-9:17; Romans 6:23; John 3:16)

(First aired 4-20-2019) There are a lot of bible verses about how God takes care of His children. But if God is keeping us safe, then why should we be careful and not do dangerous things? (Scripture: Romans 8, Psalm 28:7, Luke 4:9)

Artie has a friend who’s just lost his grandma, and he wants to be there for him at the funeral.  But he’s been looking forward for ages to the event his church is having that same weekend!  How do you choose between two good things?  Mr. Jacobs has some helpful thoughts.  (Scripture: Romans 12; 1st … Read More Read More

Everett and Laura are trying to settle a debate: who’s better at video games, boys or girls?  It turns out, they have a problem that goes a bit deeper than just video games.  Mr. Jacobs steps in to explain to the feuding two and Monica how God specially made and loves us all.  (Scripture: Genesis … Read More Read More

Kyle and Gwen are hanging out at Mr. Jacobs while Miss Fiona and Mr. Jacobs work on taxes… At least the kids are having fun with their Robin Hood book!  All the talk about taxes, though, starts a good conversation on how our money can be used by God to help the people who teach … Read More Read More

Sam, the delivery girl, hasn’t been a Christian for too long, and she wants to make sure she’s doing all the things a Christian is supposed to.  That’s why she’s a little worried after something she heard in a sermon: is something bad going to happen to her if she forgets to read her Bible … Read More Read More

There are probably some movies you’re not allowed to watch – and there’s also probably a good reason for that!  Well, Everett doesn’t think there’s a problem with his favorite TV show, but Joy and Monica don’t agree.  With God’s Word, some friendly advice, and a story about a pair of lightning-fast plumber twins, Mr. … Read More Read More

Shelves full of old toys, model trains puffing out steam as they loop around the track- you never know what cool stuff you could find at an antique store!  That’s where Ashley, Kyle and Gwen are with Mr. Jacobs, and the kids are surprised by how expensive everything is.  What makes things like antiques worth … Read More Read More

Carson is the newest editor on her school’s newspaper, and she’s really excited about it!  That starts a conversation about the importance of telling the truth, which leads to a Bible story about an evil king and queen…There’s never a dull lesson at Mr. Jacobs’ place! (Scripture: Proverbs 12:18; 1st Kings 21; Proverbs 11:13; Proverbs … Read More Read More

Laura and Everett are upset about the same thing: punishment!  Laura thinks her mom gave her an unfair punishment for missing her bedtime, while Everett wishes a teacher would do something about his bully at school.  Maybe Laura’s mom isn’t wrong to take away her screen time, but what about when someone doesn’t get in … Read More Read More

Gwen’s stocking up on school supplies, stuffing her backpack full of whatever she might need.  Even though it’s super heavy by the time she’s done, she doesn’t want to leave any of it behind!  That’s when Mr. Jacobs remembers a story about trusting in God over trusting in things…  (Scripture: Matthew 6; Luke 12; Colossians … Read More Read More