Starting the series on the Adventures of Panakin Skyhopper, a band of superhero brothers were happily chit chatting about their stories of fighting villains.   However, they do not like their small brother Panakin Skyhopper, who was their dad’s favorite, and who kept on talking about great things he can do when he grows old.  The brothers didn’t like him so they sold him to a bunch of bounty hunters passing by.

BAND OF BROTHERS
(Joseph sold as a slave)

(Just click on video to start playing)

In episode 2 of the adventures of Panakin Skyhopper, the bounty hunters sell Panakin to Pizza the Hut.  Panakin turns out to be a great mechanic so Pizza the Hut put him in charge of all his robots.  However, Panakin was sent to the pit of despair when the old person in charge blamed him for wanting to destroy R2D4, Pizza the Hut’s favorite robot.

PIZZA THE HUT
(Joseph proves trustworthy)

Episode 3 of the adventures of Panakin Skyhopper begins with Panakin entering the pit of despair.  Two inmates had dreams that night and Barney helped interpret them which both came true.

MR. T and the GOLD BLANKET
(Joseph, Interpreter of Dreams)

Episode 4 of the adventures of Panakin Skyhopper starts as Pizza the Hut having a terrible dream of 7 evil M&Ms and 7 Pez dispensers eating the good ones, and wanted someone to interpret.  A lot of wise men tried but failed.  Mr. T. suggested Panakin and he was able to interpret it.  Panakin then gets transformed to a superhero — Superman!

BIRTH OF SUPERMAN!
(Joseph Saves the Day!)

The 5th and last episode of the adventures of Panakin Skyhopper jumps 7 years in advance when millions of warehouses of candy were setup to prepare for the 7 years of no candy.  Superman / Panakin was surprised as his superhero brothers visit the candy warehouse to get some.  He forgives them for what they have done and felt good that he did.

REUNITED and FORGIVEN
(Joseph Forgives His Brothers)

I hope you enjoy them all over again! Remember, if you trust God, like Joseph did (or Panakin), God will always work out even bad situations for good – just keep trusting him!

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY NOVEL TOO: Order of the Ancient (or buy it here)

The 100th Toybox Tale is HERE!

Yes, Pastor Karl has made the 100th Toybox Tale – and to celebrate this momentous occasion, this 100th tale is NOT FOR KIDS! Nope, this tale is dedicated to KIDS PASTORS and those who lead children’s ministries. Created for the very first Kidology Online Training Video, this twelve minute toybox tale gives a glimpse into the reality of what it is like to be a children’s pastor! You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, you might just cry! And you might just see yourself.

Children’s Pastor Todd McKeever writes, “This TBT on ‘A day in the life of a children’s pastor”‘was done so accurate and with tons of humor sprinkled in and a hard hitting message at the end that it is obvious that it was done with an intimate understanding from one who has lived it. Great job Karl.” Children’s Pastor Scott Neubaer writes, “I had to laugh – you sent us that link to the TBT Karl, and I tried to watch it but it took me literally three hours to watch it because I kept getting interrupted with various things.” You’ll get why this is funny when you see it for yourself!

You can watch an abbreviated 6 minute version at www.YouTube.com/Kidologist plus another crazy video of Karl in the Kidology Labs.

BONUS: Ever wondered how Karl makes these videos? For the first time ever for this 100th tale, he set up a camera filming himself filming the tale with the actual video in a picture-in-picture so you can see the process and the finished result simultaneously! Watch it here!

NOTE: This video is not available for download, but can be purchased as part of the Online Training Download Kit on Kidology.org.

Guy Smiley is back with his twin brother Johnny for this week’s game show, “Choose Your Words Wisely.”  A zillion dollars is at stake for the winning contestant who could wisely answer three questions!

Contestants are given two lifelines to answer wisely. One help from a friend and the other from Jesus. All the contestants got the first two answers “please” and “thank you,” the magic words to say when wanting something or being given something. But most get tricked by the third question.

Johnny interrupts Guy to cancel the show and the contestants freak out, not knowing the third question was what to say when something unfair was done to the contestant. The first contestant wanted to blow up the studio with dynamite!

Mr. T got so angry in response to the trick question and was kicked out of the game.

A girl got the two answers right but turned to gossiping with other girls when tricked with the third question.

A winner resulted when he answered gently after seeking Jesus’ help.

On the pilot episode of the TBT “Apprentice,” a rich business man named Donald Chump, gives $100 to a group of toys and tells them, “Show me what you can do with $100.” Each of them runs off eager to get the job as his apprentice! They all buy or invest the money in some profitable way, but one toy uses all the money to give and bless others. She wins the contest!

Winnie the Pooh was the first contestant and spent all the money on honey. He got fired.

E.T. built a spaceship and phoned home with his money. He didn’t get the job.

Bob the Builder built a home improvement chain called House Depot. Mr. T spent his money on gold chains. Ms. Piggy wrote a book on weight loss. Scooby Doo bought lots of Scooby snacks. Donald Chump wasn’t impressed with any of them.

A little girl spent her $100 feeding a homeless person, bought a bicycle for a friend, and even got school supplies for another girl. Donald was so happy and hired her.

Donald Chump hires people the same way God looks for those who will work for Him to be generous and be a blessing to others.

This X-treme Sports dude thinks ‘if it’s dangerous — it’s fun’ but he learns the hard way that only a fool follows danger! It is best to trust those who love you!

Special Guests – Doug and Patty, the extreme sports duo!

A variety of popular characters walk past a a mysterious button with a sign that says simply, “Do NOT TOUCH the button.” One by one they push the button and learn the hard way that it is always better to obey. Finally, Larry Boy comes along and with a visit from Moses (holding the Ten Commandments) the kids learn that commands are for our own good!

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(Joseph Forgives His Brothers) The 5th and last episode of the adventures of Panakin Skyhopper jumps 7 years in advance when millions of warehouses of candy were setup to prepare for the 7 years of no candy.  Superman / Panakin was surprised as his superhero brothers visit the candy warehouse to get some.  He forgives them for what they have done and felt good that he did.

(Joseph Saves the Day!)  Episode 4 of the adventures of Panakin Skyhopper starts as Pizza the Hut having a terrible dream of 7 evil M&Ms and 7 Pez dispensers eating the good ones, and wanted someone to interpret.  A lot of wise men tried but failed.  Mr. T. suggested Panakin and he was able to interpret it.  Panakin then gets transformed to a superhero — Superman!

(Joseph, Interpreter of Dreams) Episode 3 of the adventures of Panakin Skyhopper begins with Panakin entering the pit of despair.  Two inmates had dreams that night and Barney helped interpret them which both came true.