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Matney Woodard

Christian Stories for Kids, Songs, and Sermons

Hollis and Frank Woodard, two brothers from Winnsboro, Texas leave for basic training. They will eventually land in North Africa during World War 2.

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Bedtime prayers should not build an expectation that you might die before you wake up. Pray God's Word instead of religious tradition.

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You can live continually in God's presence, where there is abundant joy. The joy of the Lord is your strength!

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When Gabriel announced that Mary would be the mother of Jesus, she accepted it as Truth. She heard the Word and said, "Be it unto me according to Thy Word."

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Dating advice for Christians as found in the Bible. Don't leave Christ out of your Christian Dating efforts.

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Faith begins with knowing God's Word which is His will. The leper came to Jesus knowing that he had the power to heal. He was unsure if Jesus was willing. Jesus said, "I am willing." An assurance that stands forever.

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A Parable of Jesus about an unjust judge, and a widow crying for justice. This parable is found in Luke 18:1-8.

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Jesus Feeds The 4,000

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The story of Jesus feeding over 4,000 people near the Decapolis region. Jesus took just 7 loaves of bread, and a few fish, and fed everyone.

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What's new on Matney Woodard for November including an early morning cat story about faith.

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Hebrews 11 dicusses all the great men and women in the Bible and attributes their success to their faith in God. This Christian poem considers the consequences if some of these faith gaints did not trust God. And then asks the reader what they would do when God needs their faith.

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After the death of Grandpa Lyons, Grandma Lyons and her dog Mandy let their sadness pull them apart. Determined to bring them together, Boris puts his faith to work and learns that all things are possible with God. A Christian children's story for kids of all ages.

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Montana wonders if God will ever forgive him for all the bad things he has done. But when God forgives him, his mistakes are forgiven and forgotten.

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Fear is a tool of Satan. It robs believers of their faith in God. Boris learns a valuable lesson about fear when he faces a scary thunderstorm. With God's help, he is always victorious. A Christian children's story for kids of all ages.

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This is the very first story in the Boris Kitty series. Sometimes we expect instant answers to our prayers. But we must remember that God is in complete control of the situation and His timing might not be the same as ours. In this story, Boris learns that he must patiently wait for God to answer his prayer.

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All four Gospels record the story of Jesus riding on a donkey into Jerusalem. This Bible lesson on faith & healing is based the children's story Hanna's Parade, a story about a little sick donkey who desperately wanted to be healthy enough to work for her master. After meeting Jesus, she is healed and her dream comes true. A perfect Palm Sunday story for kids.

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When three doves, Ashley, Jacey and Tilly, are attacked by a hungry hawk, they are reminded that the name of Jesus is above all names. When you place your faith in Jesus, you experience God's goodness in every area of your life.

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The Centurion & Faith That Impresses God

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This story is based on Jesus healing the Centurion's servant found in the book of Matthew & Luke in your Bible. The Centurion, a Roman officer and Gentile, demonstrates simple, yet powerful faith in God's Word. God doesn't want a bunch of religious nonsense, just people who will simply trust Him and His Word with all their heart. That's the kind of faith that impresses God!

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This story is based on Simon's abundant catch of fish found in Luke in your Bible. Simon had fished all night with no success. He needed some fish. Jesus needed a place to preach. When Simon let Jesus use his boat, it opened the door for Jesus to meet his need with a net-breaking, boat-sinking load of fish.

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This story is based on the angel Gabriel's announcement to Zacharias of the birth of his son John. Even though Zacharias was a righteous man, he still had some doubt concerning what Gabriel had said. God in His mercy gave him a gentle reminder that every Word from God can always be trusted.

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A Bible story and study lesson on David and Goliath found in 1 Samuel 17.

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