David Crowder Band. Jesus in Romania. Field of Forgiveness. Guys Side. embracing the attitude of Jesus. Separate Preteen Devotions for Guys and Girls

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1 Separate Preteen Devotions for Guys and Girls embracing the attitude of Jesus Guys Side David Crowder Band Jesus in Romania Field of Forgiveness

2 embracing the attitude of Jesus Volume 18 Number 10 Bible Express challenges preteens to embrace the attitude of Jesus through daily interaction with Scripture. Send questions/comments to Editorial Project Leader, Bible Express One LifeWay Plaza Nashville, TN ; make comments on the Web at Management Personnel Jerry Vogel, Director Childhood Ministry Publishing Landry Holmes and Cindy Landes Managing Directors Childhood Ministry Publishing Becky Loyd, Director Childhood Ministry Gary H. Hauk, Director Publishing LifeWay Church Resources Production & ministry Team Jeff Land Editorial Project Leader Alyssa Reeves Production Editor Andrew Scates Graphic Designer BILL EMEOTT Lead Childhood Ministry Specialist KLISTA STORTS Childhood Ministry Specialist Some photos and/or illustrations in this product are model portrayals. Any resemblance between persons, pictures, and events depicted is coincidental. Printed in the United States of America Bible Express (ISSN ; Item ) is published monthly by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234, Thom S. Rainer, President LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. For ordering or inquiries, visit or write LifeWay Church Resources Customer Service, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN For subscriptions or subscription address changes, fax (615) , or write to the above address. For bulk shipments mailed monthly to one address, fax (615) , or write to the above address. Annual individual subscription, $ Bulk shipments mailed monthly to one address when ordered with other literature, $1.55 each per month plus shipping. Please allow six to eight weeks for arrival of first issue. We believe that the Bible has God for its author; salvation for its end; and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter and that all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. The 2000 statement of The Baptist Faith and Message is our doctrinal guideline. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission.

3 Look for cool Xfacts throughout the magazine this month s hidden symbol See page G.2. Contents Ask TeamBX...B.19 Sharing Jesus in Romania...B.20 Forgiveness on the Field...B.22 BX s PULLOUT Calendar...24 Screen Time...G.18 David Crowder Band...G.20 Kerrie Roberts...G.22 Daily Devotions For Guys Pages B.4 B.18 For Girls Pages G.3 G.17 The ABCs of Becoming a Christian A Admit Admit to God that you are a sinner. Repent, turning away from your sin. Read Romans 3:23; 6:23; Acts 3:19; and 1 John 1:9. B Believe Believe that Jesus is God s Son and accept God s gift of forgiveness from sin. Read Romans 5:8; Acts 4:12; John 3:16; 14:6; Ephesians 2:8-9; and John 1: C Confess Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Read Romans 10:9-10,13. Tell your parents, your pastor, and your Sunday School teacher about your decision. They ll celebrate with you! Then find a friend who doesn t know Jesus and tell him about your life-changing decision.

4 WEDNESDAY June 1 Constructing the Game Field Thursday June 2 Playing with Purpose Genesis 1:2 The earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery depths, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Have you ever heard someone talk about life as a game? In order to play a game, you must have a playing area a field or court. In the beginning, God built the game field the earth and He got it ready for the players you and all other people. But life is more than a game. God created you for a purpose: to know Him and give Him glory. The Creator of the universe wants to have a personal relationship with you. How cool! Job 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Have you ever been sitting in math class and thought, What s the point? Why am I doing all these math problems? Understanding why you have to study math might be difficult, but one thing s for sure: You ve been made by God to be a part of this world. When life doesn t make sense, remember that God wouldn t have given you life if He didn t have a plan for you. God didn t make a mistake when He made you. The $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium in the Dallas Metroplex is the largest NFL stadium. It is taller than the Statue of Liberty and longer than the height of the Empire State Building without its antenna. B.4! David Robinson, NBA player and Christian, scored 71 points in one game against the L.A. Clippers, but he didn t excel and wasn t really interested in basketball until his senior year of high school.

5 Friday June 3 Creator Coach Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground. Think of a great athlete. Did he always play like he plays today? Could he dunk a basketball while wearing diapers or break an NFL tackle as a toddler? No way! Even the best athletes are taught by a coach. In life, God is your Creator and coach. He designed life, so He knows all about it. When you need instruction, turn to God s Word. Saturday June 4 Training for the Game Proverbs 1:23 If you turn to my discipline, then I will pour out my spirit on you and teach you my words. You ve never heard a coach say, Get out there and eat as many donuts as you can, or Let s see who can walk around the field the slowest. That would be crazy! Discipline means training, and good coaches seek to train their players to be better players. Your life coach God has your best in mind as He seeks to train you. Turn your ears to Him. You can t achieve God s best unless you follow His leading. Bible Express Lance King wrote the devotions for June He is pastor of First Baptist Church in Flat, Texas.!B.5