​Hi Reign Forest Friends,
 
For week three, we head to Matthew 5:41. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught, “Suppose someone forces you to go one mile. Go two miles with them” (NIrV). To us, that might sound strange, but to those listening—not so much. Roman soldiers could force them to carry their pack for a full mile. Jesus reminds His followers to go above and beyond in how they respond to others.
 
Bottom Line: Be kinder than you have to be.
 
Often kindness can feel like an obligation. Because of that, we tend to do the bare minimum when it comes to showing kindness. What if we helped kids look at it differently?
 
What if we helped them see that kindness can be extravagant and unexpected. It’s that sort of kindness that can change people’s hearts and show them how much God loves them.
 
Bible Memory Verse: Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body (Proverbs 16:24,  NLT).
 
Blessings,
The Reign Forest Team

Greetings from the Reign Forest.

In week two, we head to Ruth 1 and 2, where we find Naomi and her daughter-in-law, Ruth. Their husbands have died, and Ruth has the opportunity to return home to her family. Instead, she chooses to show kindness to Naomi and stay with her. Ruth’s kindness doesn’t go unnoticed. Boaz sees how Ruth is treating Naomi and offers kindness to Ruth, changing her life in a huge way.

Bottom Line: Be kind to your family and friends.
When it comes to our family and friends, we can often find ourselves taking them for granted. We hope that through the story of Ruth, kids will learn to show kindness to the people who care about them the most.

Bible Memory: Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience (Colossians 3:12, NLT).
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Blessings
The Reign Forest Team