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Bible Literacy in the Classroom— 8- to 12-year-...

One of the greatest gifts a teacher can give students is to train them in how to study the Bible for themselves. By the time students have reached eight years...

When the Truth Hurts

In my opinion, one of the main reasons teachers and parents hesitate to teach young children about the wages of sin is to protect their self-esteem. We don’t want children...

Be Explicit—Make the Connection

Here is a really good reminder from youth minister Cameron Cole: Biblical and theological knowledge have inherent value, but they carry far more weight when students understand their significance in...

A 3-Question Character Evaluation

In years gone by, parents and teachers used to speak of “character development” in children. Books and curriculum were written to help encourage children toward godly character traits. Unfortunately, some...

Will Our Children Grumble about the Government?...

Every American tax payer knows what today is: Times up, your income tax returns and any money you owe is due. And if your children are like my own, they...

Obedience and the Gospel

With the growing emphasis on wanting children to be “gospel-centered,” there seems to be some confusion about the role of God’s law, rules in general, and obedience. Some would even...