Owl Under Siege
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Owl Under Siege

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 27, 20264 min

Read: Lamentations 3:25-26; Romans 5:1-5 Hudson cast his line into the water. The bait landed with a small plop. On the other end of the boat, his grandfather quietly held his fishing pole. All was silent except for the sound of crickets chirping. Suddenly, a loud squawk split the misty air. The sound came again, and Grandpa pointed across the bayou to an owl perched on the top branch of a tall tree. A large crow circled him, squawking. “What’s that crow’s problem?” asked Hudson. Grandpa shrugged. “The owl might be s...

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That goat is really annoying. He keeps pestering the owl, but the owl doesn't fly away. Why not? The owl doesn't have to be afraid. And with Jesus, neither do we. Happy Sunday and welcome to Keys for Kids. My My name is Zach.

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Over the years, I've learned a lot from animals like perseverance, from ants, and trust from sheep. The Bible uses animals as examples to learn from, especially for the hard times in life. Psalm 23 tells us how Jesus takes care of us like a good shepherd takes care of his

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sheep. Verse 4 says, Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. your staff, they comfort me." And now for our story. It's called Owl Under

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