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Of Babies and Lions (and a Free Lesson)

I grew up in the age of Bambi – the famous deer from the Disney movie. Bambi and his animal friends were portrayed with all the inherent human thoughts, feelings,...

Being a Praying Teacher

In last week’s post, I recounted the importance of being a properly trained and prepared teacher. But what also should be emphasized is the need to be a praying teacher....

The Mind as a Conduit to the Heart

I have posted these thoughts from Sally Michael before, but it’s a great reminder about the process of learning with the goal of heart transformation: Active learning involves children’s minds...

New Senior High Youth Curriculum Released: Open...

  The Word of God is profoundly simple...and amazingly complex. Understandable to children…yet confounding to scholars. Only through the work of the Holy Spirit can our eyes be opened that...

Preparing Teens for the Great Battle

Having had a son who really went to a physical war, these words by John Piper really struck home: Knowing you are in a war changes what is cool. If...

Ready, Set, Train!

I once walked into a teaching situation in the beginning of a new Sunday school year with absolutely no idea of what I was doing. No training or teaching materials...