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The 8th Plague of Egypt: Locusts, Chaos, and the God Who Provides

The ten plagues weren’t random disasters. Each one was a direct confrontation between Yahweh, the Creator of heaven and earth, and Egypt’s gods of stone and story. By the time the 8th plague arrived, Egypt had already endured blood, frogs, gnats, flies, livestock disease, boils, and hail.

Yet Pharaoh’s pride persisted.
So God unleashed an army so small and yet so unstoppable: locusts.

What came wasn’t just a nuisance. It was a nation-crushing catastrophe—and a dramatic display that no god of Egypt, not even the fearsome Seth, could stand against the Lord Almighty.

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From Water to Blood: A Lesson in God’s Power

The First Plague of Egypt, turning the Nile River to blood, struck at the very heart of Egyptian life and belief. In a land where the Nile was worshiped as a god — and depended upon for survival — this sudden and shocking event revealed that no idol can stand before the Lord.

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My Journey of Standing for Truth in Science

At Sparks of Sonshine, I’m passionate about equipping kids to stand boldly in truth, ask hard questions, and grow curious about God’s world. But that passion didn’t come out of nowhere—it was forged through personal experiences in classrooms where truth was often challenged.

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How to Teach Faith and Science Using the First Three Days of Creation

When it comes to teaching kids about God’s creation, the Bible gives us more than a story—it gives us a starting point for science. The book of Genesis outlines the order and design of creation, and when we pair these truths with scientific insights, kids marvel at how faith and facts work together.

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5 Ways the Bible Points to Scientific Truths About Space

Sometimes, reading the Bible feels like opening a treasure chest of wisdom. One of the most surprising treasures? How Scripture—written thousands of years ago—contains insights about space that align with modern scientific discoveries.

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8 Noah and the Flood Facts That Might Surprise You

The story of Noah and the flood is one of the most captivating Bible stories for children. From pairs of animals boarding a massive boat to a rainbow promise stretching across the sky, Noah’s Ark captures the imagination and teaches timeless lessons about trust, obedience, and God’s faithfulness.

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