Hairspray, Rocks, and a Helmet
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Hairspray, Rocks, and a Helmet

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 29, 20264 min

Read: Psalm 20:6-7; Romans 8:38-39 Editor’s note: This story may not be suitable for some children. “Almost time for school,” Mom said as she picked up Rhea’s backpack. “Rhea! What do you have in here? Feels like a bag full of rocks!” She unzipped the top. Rhea’s eyes grew round. “No, Mom, don’t—” But Mom was already pulling out a can of hairspray, a camouflage jacket that belonged to Rhea’s brother, a bicycle helmet, and indeed, one large rock. “Is this for some kind of project at school?” Rhea l...

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When I ride my unicycle, I wear a helmet.

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Those items help keep me safe in case I run into something or wipe out.

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I've got hairspray, a rock, and camouflage to keep me safe. Nothing can touch me now. Those things might help you to stay a little bit safer, but it's God who really watches over you.

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Guess what? You're listening to the one and only Keys for Kids. My name is Zach. When I ride my unicycle, I wear a helmet.

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When I skateboard, I wear knee pads and gloves. Those items help keep me safe in case I run into something or wipe out. Life can be dangerous, and while it's good to take steps in order to be safe, it's important to remember where our ultimate safety really comes from.

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