This half-hour adventure for kids (ages 6-12) follows Lizarardo “Liz” Lacerta and his reptilian friends in the little town of Terrene. In the quest for fun, Liz and his pals often get themselves into trouble! With the help of their parents and other grown-up lizards like Grandpa Anole and Granny Gecko, they wrestle with the challenges and drama of childhood, finding real answers in the Bible. Designed to help children find their own roles in God’s big story, the program is supported by a liv ...
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Groundwork is a half-hour conversation that digs deeply into Scripture, the foundation for our lives. Each week, pastors Dave Bast (president of Words of Hope) and Scott Hoezee (director of CEP at Calvin Seminary) cultivate our understanding of God's Word by unpacking the richness of the Bible and applying it with insight to today's world.
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How might your pop culture fandom resonate with your faith? Josh Larsen, editor of Think Christian, talks with TC writers about the latest in TV, movies, music, and more, exploring the ways popular culture and its cultivators interact with God’s story.
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We may experience some tension when trying to discern the relationship between God’s grace and our works as it relates to our salvation. This is understandable if we limit our study to the writings of Paul and James in the New Testament. However, by revisiting God’s original covenants with Abraham in Genesis and the new covenant Jesus establishes i…
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Morrie is convinced that he is not good at anything … until the class takes an aptitude test. Boy, is he and all the class surprised by the resultsBy ReFrame Ministries
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Twelve days after Christmas every year, churches around the world mark the day of Epiphany, remembering the appearance of the star to the Magi. The light of the star led the Magi to Jesus; this event signifies the extension of God’s family to include Gentiles, which had a profound effect on the future of God’s people. Thankfully, the Bible tells us…
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The birth of Jesus as seen through the eyes of Mary.By ReFrame Ministries
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Together, let’s explore the moment the prophet Isaiah’s anticipation of light becomes the reality of the Light of the World among us. We’ll explore the profound meaning of Christ’s light shining in our world by examining Bible passages that describe his birth, life, and the hope he brings, and what this means for how we live as children of light.…
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When a tragedy happens to a Terrene family, Liz has a decision to make. Is it an easy one or not?By ReFrame Ministries
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Light changes everything. A lamp illuminates the room, giving clarity to our surroundings. Dawn brings daylight that transforms the landscape and banishes the uncertainties of night. What happens when the Light of the World arrives? The Bible shows us how Jesus Christ illuminates our lives and the world.…
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During Christmas, Liz and Lucille try to help the Knight family. But what secret are the Knights not telling them?By ReFrame Ministries
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Jesus Christ is the ultimate light of the world. During Advent, we celebrate his birth and look forward to his second coming. Let’s discuss what it means to prepare our souls for the hope and illumination that Jesus brings, and learn what it means to live in the light of Christ with expectation.By ReFrame Ministries
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Who is your best friend? What’s the best part about being best friends? Help Liz figure out how to be a best friend on this week’s Kids Corner.By ReFrame Ministries
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Advent is a season of waiting. We’re waiting for the Light of the World. The Bible uses the imagery of light from Genesis to Revelation. Exploring the Bible’s theme of light from the beginning, through the prophets, in the gospels, and in the prophecies of Revelation gives us a fuller understanding of what we’re waiting for as we begin to prepare o…
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On Thanksgiving Day, all of Terrene comes out to celebrate and be thankful, but Liz and the gang encounter some tough challenges and hard times. Can they be thankful regardless of their circumstances?By ReFrame Ministries
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Blessed are...the Merciful, the Pure in Heart, the Peacemakers, and those Who are Persecuted
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Discover what Jesus taught us about the heart and mind of an ideal disciple. Join us as we examine the remaining beatitudes of Jesus in Matthew 5:7-12 with our guest, Danny Daley. Together, we’ll explore what Jesus taught us when he described the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and the persecuted as blessed. Then we’ll discuss how und…
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The curtain opens at the Clubhouse theater with two new plays about being happy and content. How do you find happiness?By ReFrame Ministries
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Blessed are....the Poor in Spirit, those Who Mourn, the Meek, and those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
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The Beatitudes have provided generations of Christians comfort, guidance, and strength for their faith. Join Groundwork as we study the first four of Jesus’ Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-6 to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be poor in spirit, to mourn, to be meek, and to hunger and thirst for righteousness. We’ll also discuss why Jesus …
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Online shopping can be just a click away! Join Liz as he tries to surf the web and gets more than he bargained for.By ReFrame Ministries
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Jesus taught about the ways of his kingdom as he traveled from place to place with his disciples. One of his most famous sermons, “The Sermon on the Mount,” begins with a series of statements that start with “Blessed are…” Known collectively as “The Beatitudes,” these teachings of Jesus hold profound meaning for us as disciples today. Join us as we…
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Random Acts of Kindness are breaking out all over. Who's doing it? And how can Liz discover how to be kind—even when it’s hard.By ReFrame Ministries
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Your Questions about God's Care and the Life of Faith
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The life of faith is a journey, and it’s natural to have questions along the way. Does God truly care for us as individuals? What is my role in my walk with God? How do we overcome sinful habits of the flesh and find deeper freedom as we walk along with God? How do we make sense of suffering? Can I trust God’s mysterious grace and timing? God invit…
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Grandpa challenges Liz and Lucille to be a peacemakers. Who's got the bigger test? Liz with Spike and Skink? Or Lucille with Mrs. Trollscales!By ReFrame Ministries
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It is natural to feel a little confusion about the Christian belief in the Holy Trinity. The whole concept of one God who is comprised of three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—requires some acceptance of mystery. To answer your questions, let’s examine the scriptural foundation for this belief and gain a deeper understanding of the nature of o…
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Lucille's article deadline is quickly approaching! What can she possibly write for next edition of the Terrene Gazette?By ReFrame Ministries
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We are part of a communal and generational faith. Ever since the days of the apostles, Christians have been sharing the stories of Jesus and God’s work in their lives with the generations of Christians that followed. Whether it’s our children or Christians younger in their faith, God has entrusted us with the responsibility to pass on our faith thr…
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It’s time for the annual Remembrance Day parade, but what exactly are Liz and his friends remembering? And why is Grandpa so sad?By ReFrame Ministries
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God's Faithfulness from Generation to Generation
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The earliest stories about God demonstrate his continuing faithfulness to his people, from one generation to the next, and the Bible instructs us to be intentional about sharing and passing on our faith. Explore the Scriptures that teach us the importance of cultivating legacies of faith. Along the way, we’ll celebrate Groundwork’s 15th anniversary…
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What's the best way to get a job done well? It's time for Clubhouse Theater with the story of Herculiz!By ReFrame Ministries
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We encounter many unexpected situations in life that can have a profound impact on our faith, such as the death of loved ones, a bad diagnosis, serious injury, natural disasters, or job loss. How do we respond with faith when we suffer? How can we be sure that trauma, grief, pain, frustration, and anger won’t shatter our faith? Join us as we study …
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Let's work together! The Lizarardo Detective Agency needs your help to solve the mystery of the missing comic book.By ReFrame Ministries
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Sometimes, our actions are out of sync with the faith we profess as disciples of Jesus Christ. We make mistakes and consequently experience setbacks in our discipleship journey. These seasons of stagnation in our spiritual growth are not necessarily evidence of weak faith. Even the Apostle Peter experienced setbacks in his journey of discipleship. …
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Why do games always have to have rules? Help Liz and Grandpa figure out what's right about rules!By ReFrame Ministries
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We should expect to grow and mature as disciples of Jesus Christ. What does that growth look like? What is this “solid food” the Apostle Paul talks about for mature followers of Jesus? How can we be sure that we are maturing? Thankfully, we don’t need to figure it all out on our own. God gives us his Holy Spirit to guide, teach, and supply us with …
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Liz’s game-winning baseball is missing, and Liz knows just who took it. Or does he? Find out on this week’s Kids CornerBy ReFrame Ministries
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So you’ve accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, now what? While Jesus Christ has done the heavy lifting of salvation for us, that doesn’t mean we are fully formed disciples of Christ at conversion. In fact, our discipleship journey is a lifelong one. So, what do Christians mean by the term discipleship? When does discipleship begin? What d…
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Yikes! What happens when Liz and Lucille try to return a lunch box that belongs to someone in the weirdest family in town?By ReFrame Ministries
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