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Harmony between the pulpit and children's ministry

Thirty-some years ago I was a frustrated Sunday school teacher. Why? Because the majestic scope and depth of the glories of God that was preached so faithfully from the pulpit...

The Great Work of Setting a Foundation

Often nursery workers are seen as "baby-sitters" whose main job is to merely provide a safe environment for little ones while their parents are involved in the "real and important"...

The ABCs of God: An Inside Look at Application

In a Sunday school class, application discussion is vital after the lesson because it is in this time that the children are most personally challenged to embrace the truth with their...

Do You Remember What You Learned in First Grade?

When I think back to my childhood, there are many fond memories that stick out in my mind. One in particular was from a Sunday morning. I sat in a...

Resist the Smorgasbord!

I once read a book in which the Christian author likened the method often used in the church for discipleship to a smorgasbord—various classes and small groups are offered for...

What is in the Box?

There is something special about receiving a package and experiencing the excitement of slicing through the tape or ripping the tab off in order to get the first glimpse of...