October 19, 2026 | Be Connected
Talk for All Generations
Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14(NIV)
12 I am writing to you, dear children,
because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.
13 I am writing to you, fathers,
because you know him who is from the beginning.
I am writing to you, young men,
because you have overcome the evil one.
14 I write to you, dear children,
because you know the Father.
I write to you, fathers,
because you know him who is from the beginning.
I write to you, young men,
because you are strong,
and the word of God lives in you,
and you have overcome the evil one.
Devotional
Talk for All Generations
Topical TED TALKS have blossomed over the last 40 years. GOD TALK began at creation. In today’s scripture, JOHN TALKS through encouragement and warning against sin. Today’s devotional is LISA TALK for all generations.
Talk For Littlest
Try memorizing scripture. Dance and sing Christian Scripture songs. Now is the age to grow.
Avoid fits of biting, kicking, tantrums and running away!
Learn to eat a plate of many colors such as blackberries, purple beets, oranges, greens, red grapes and brown rice. Don’t only eat yellow foods! Your body is God’s Temple.
Keep practicing praying aloud. Jesus knows you and you know Jesus.
Talk For Elementary Age
Try listening to Focus on the Family’s “Adventures in Odyssey”. Each of the 947 episodes contain Christian truths, humor and struggles kids face. They teach forgiveness too.
Avoid movies, gaming and books that make heroes of the occult (witchcraft, casting spells, ghosts, magic, killings and idolizing pretend). Think on what is true, pure, lovely and worthy of God’s praise. Phil. 4:8
Learn daily Bible reading and scripture memory. Read aloud with family. Time in God’s Word is a treasure you give yourself and others.
Keep praying for friends, family and your future spouse. God knows the future.
Talk For Teens
Think of others first. What encouragement do they need?
Avoid solitary room behavior and needy traps such as fake social media. Instead, actively invest in God and others. You are strong. Do your part at home. Ask God to provide community with Christian friends.
Learn to exercise your Spiritual mind. Be active in daily Scripture journaling. Listen during the sermon and take notes. God speaks as you spend energy growing your mind towards Him.
Keep an eye out for those in need. Put on God’s glasses of compassion.
Talk For Young Adults
Today and tomorrow are both important to your church, family, career, and friends. Be aware of your actions and words throughout the day.
Avoid habits of overconsuming, over gaming, overcontrolling, overthinking, overcommitting, overspending and overpowering. Instead… overcome the evil one.
Love the Lord above the world. Ask God to bless your every action. Lead.
Know the anointing of the Holy Spirit by seeking to discern the difference between truth and lies.
Talk For Adults
Take time to enjoy every moment the Lord has appointed you to minister on earth by focusing on others. People, both older and younger, need help in coming to know Jesus. Now is the time.
Avoid grumbling and hoarding time and money. Get up, turn off the TV, share Jesus and be keenly aware of your life timeline.
Lead in forgiveness and repair relationships. Be a disciple and seek to be discipled. God speaks to your heart and mind as you mentor others and grow in His love.
Keep the Lord’s anointing that remains in you. Worship, pray and read Scripture.
