Have you ever felt that prayer was so, well . . . formal? Quiet? Boring? Even scary? Does it seem as if you’re walking on your tiptoes through a huge library where everyone talks in whispers when you pray to God? Prayer shouldn’t feel that way. Talking to God isn’t scary. You shouldn’t worry about …
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[This story first appeared in March 2012. Except where noted, NBA statistics have been updated to reflect the 2014-2015 season.] Plenty of things in life are small but mighty. Take ants, for instance. These picnic-crashers are smaller than your fingertip, yet they can lift many times their body weight. Then there are Sour Patch Kids. …
Jeremy W. wasn’t trying to be a hero, but it all happened so fast. As Bus 29 carried Jeremy and his classmates to Surprise Lake Middle School, chatter about homework and sports filled the air. But when the driver began making strange choking noises, everyone fell silent. They watched him slump over in his seat …
Her family didn’t want to go. But Shona couldn’t be stopped. The 12-year-old just knew she had to audition for Adventures in Odyssey’s “Get in the Show” contest. “I forced everyone to do it,” she says. “I felt like it was something God wanted us to do.” Her older sister, Katriona, remembers that day well. …
Click on the image below to download step-by-step diagrams. Gather 3 feet of duct tape, any color ruler scissors small stuffed animal Go 1. Cut 13 pieces of duct tape in the following lengths: 5 inches (1 piece), 4 inches (4 pieces), 3 inches (3 pieces) and 1 inch (5 pieces). 2. To make the …
I was standing by my locker thinking up excuses for why I hadn’t done my math homework when Donny walked up and pushed me. Donny is his name, but my friends and I sometimes call him “Huh?” because he says it all the time. Of course, we don’t call him that to his face, because …
Gather balloon funnel sugar, salt or sand glue googly eyes pom pom yarn permanent marker scissors construction paper Go 1. Insert the tip of the funnel into the balloon. Fill with sugar, salt or sand. Tie the balloon closed. 2. Glue on googly eyes, pom pom and yarn to make eyes, nose and hair. 3. …
Can you put Connie, Whit and Wooton back together? Click on the image below to download the puzzle. Print your own copy, then cut out the triangular puzzle pieces. Rearrange the pieces to match the legs with the proper bodies. You should end up with five of each Odyssey character. Hint: The piece with the …
Are you an average student wishing to be an academic superstar? You can be . . . by coping. No, not that kind. All you have to do is watch the super students you know and follow their lead. Academic superstars go to class. To imitate the pros, arrive in class on time, be alert and …
If radio had been invented in 1742, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah would have topped the charts. Composed in only 24 days, Messiah quickly became one of the most celebrated songs in history. Handel wrote Messiah for Easter, but today it is most often performed during Christmas. In fact, the “Hallelujah” chorus, the most popular section …
Six legs walked through the airport, as Mom, Granny Jane and I boarded a plane. Ten legs would return to my home in North Carolina—I hoped. Receiving a diabetic alert dog could help me handle my life-threatening illness. But would I find just the right four-footed friend? Scouting It Out When we met the staff …
Like many boys, Carson likes race cars and airplanes. But his favorite activity is reading his Bible. His family reads it together. And the 10-year-old is trying to read through the whole Bible by himself. As much as Carson enjoys reading the Bible, he loves sharing it even more. He’s outgoing and enthusiastic about his …
Dazzling reds and vibrant swirling pinks explode right outside the Space Shuttle Endeavour’s window. Beautiful flashes of orange light up the cabin. But shuttle pilot Col. Terry Virts can’t concentrate on the pretty colors. He’s too busy guiding the spacecraft through the atmosphere on re-entry. When the Endeavour returned to Earth last February, it tore …
Gather 3 potatoes 3 copper pennies (look for coins from 1982 or earlier) 3 galvanized nails 4 wires, with alligator clips at both ends 1.5-volt clock or LED light Go 1. Ask a parent for help. (You should always have a grown-up nearby when working with circuits and electricity.) 2. Stick a nail into one …
Click on the image below to read how Albert Pujols, Clayton Kershaw, Aaron Judge and other baseball greats live out their faith on the field.
As an 11-year veteran of the NHL, Mike Fisher has built a name for himself with his gritty play that often ends up in big body checks or hard-driving goals. He’s tallied nearly 200 assists and notched about 175 goals during his time in the NHL (mainly with the Ottawa Senators and now with the …
Nate’s dream is for other kids to create their own Denim Dudes. “The more people the better,” Nate says. “The more Denim Dudes we make, the more money we can give.” If you want to team up with the Denim Dudes to raise money for kids in need, keep reading! Nate’s Advice to Clubhouse Readers …
When it comes to meeting new people, are you a gruff grizzly, a chilly polar bear or a cuddly teddy? Find out in the September 2015 issue of Clubhouse magazine! Any bear can benefit from these 12 friend-making tips: Smile. It tells the other person you are happy to be with her. Be a good …
I knew something was wrong the moment I saw my mom. All I wanted to do was grab a bowl of cereal and say, “Happy Birthday” to her before I left for school. But seeing my mom slump-shouldered with her back to the doorway made me wish I could help her somehow. I think if …
“P-I-O-N—” Dylan paused as he spelled in front of the class. We held our breath to see if Dylan would win the Frontier Day spelling bee. Dylan didn’t have many friends. But now he and Pierce, the class bully, were the last two spellers. “E-A-R.” Dylan finished. “Pioneer.” “I’m sorry, Dylan,” Mrs. Croft said, “but …