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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...

Good Reads

Here are four short articles from around the web that have instructed, encouraged, and challenged me this past week: “Why We Fail at Family Devotions”—Tim Challies “Rewarding Our Children for...

Will They Open Their Bibles?

Yes, there are many new ways to present the great truths of the Bible—video, digital media, etc. Some are especially appealing to children and youth. As a teacher, it can...

Calling All Grandparents and Seniors

When I first became a grandparent four years ago, people would ask: “How do you like being a grandma?” My answer typically was something like, “It’s great! All of the...

Give Them THE Book

A recent news report contends that the state of Minnesota is now ranked #1 in terms of child-wellbeing. Supposedly, children living in Minnesota are doing better than children in other...