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Lullaby Theology 201: Singing the Grace of Pers...

In the lower elementary Sunday school class at Bethlehem Baptist Church, I remember learning three hymns: How Great Thou Art, To God Be the Glory, and Trust and Obey. It...

Centering Youth on the Word

In his article, "Some Advice for Youth Ministers" (posted at The Gospel Coalition), Dave Hinkley offers some good advice regarding priorities we set in youth ministry. Although originally posted in...

Teaching from Life

One of the things that have changed in my teaching over the years is the time I spend in preparation—I spend more time preparing. Preparing by... Reading through the lesson,...

Will Our Children "Drip" Bible?

I have seen this video clip by Pastor David Michael numerous times, but it still stirs my heart every time. http://vimeo.com/60185208 Bible-saturated children from Children Desiring God on Vimeo.

A Sense of Urgency in Our Ministry to Children ...

While preparing a seminar on presenting the Gospel to children, I was re-reading William Farley's book, God-Powered Parenting: How the Gospel Shapes and Transforms Parenting. This quote really hit home...

Shepherding the Little Lambs

Some good words from Pastor Art Murphy about leading children to Christ, Even if a child says all of the right things, he may not be ready to accept Christ....