Hey Carpool Crew, it’s Pastor Justin — and today we’re talking about something bigger than anything you could ever wrap in a box or find under a tree: salvation. It’s God’s greatest gift — something we could never earn, but something that changes everything.

In Ephesians 2:8–9, the Bible says, “For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift — not from works, so that no one can boast.” The Apostle Paul wrote this to remind us that salvation isn’t something we earn by being “good enough.” It’s a free gift from God — given out of love and grace.

If Jesus were sitting beside you in the car or at the breakfast table, I think He’d say, “You don’t have to prove that you’re good enough for My love. You’re already Mine. I gave My life for you so you could live forgiven, free, and forever close to Me.”

In this episode, we’ll talk about what it means to live thankful every day because of what Jesus did for us — dying on the cross, rising again, and giving us hope that never runs out. You’ll even hear a story about a surprise Christmas gift that shows how salvation is something we can only receive — never earn.

Before you go, talk about this together: How can you show your thankfulness to God for the incredible gift of Jesus, forgiveness, and salvation?

And remember, no matter where you are or how you’re listening, God loves you.

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