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Green Thumb
The word of God is alive and active. It is sharper than any sword
that has two edges. It cuts deep enough to separate soul from
spirit. It can separate bones from joints. It judges the thoughts and
purposes of the heart.
—­H ebrews 4:12
D
o you have a green thumb? That means you have a special skill for
growing plants and keeping them alive and healthy. How do you know
if something is alive? Are your toys alive? Rocks? Water? No, those things
are nonliving things. People, animals, and plants are examples of living
things because they can grow, move, breathe, and do a bunch of other
cool things.
The Bible says the word of God is alive. When you read and listen
to what the Bible says, God does something amazing to your heart and
mind. He helps you grow, just like someone with a green thumb who
keeps things alive. God’s Word can change you from the inside out. Wow!
Now that’s powerful.
Try to keep a plant alive for a couple of weeks by watering it and mak-
ing sure it gets the right amount of sun. Keep your heart and mind alive
by reading the Bible every day too.
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