Parenting is filled with complexities, mysteries, and endless situations that call for practical advice. As parents, we often get so bogged down in questions of what to do that we lose sight of why we’re doing what we do and how we should do it.
My aim here is to take a big picture view of parenting. I will not answer all the questions, but I want to offer a way of thinking about parenting that will help with specific difficulties. 
God trusts you. He intervenes in the life of a child, directing him or her to your ministry. God completely trusts you to provide human hugs, teach His Word and demonstrate worship.
Like you, your child is walking a unique path and it is directed by God. Despite parents, grandparents, schools or any other influence – through your prayers, the hand of God is on the life of your children. God trusts you to pray fervently on behalf of your kids. 
In a day when talk show hosts and Hollywood celebrities are presented as authoritative family counselors, more than ever, believers need to know what the Bible teaches about parenting--and put those principles into practice. 
One of the most beautiful transformations in all of nature has to be the caterpillar becoming a butterfly. The old has gone, the new has come. Second Corinthians 5:17 is the ultimate showcase verse for this amazing principle, which says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has gone, the new has come.” 
Should teaching Sunday school be an easy job? 
Help your children celebrate the life of Christ this Easter! Download our professionally produced curriculum for your family. 
Here are 2 fun memory verse activities to help them understand how amazing God is. 
This illustration shows a hand holding up a three-leaf clover. On the clover pedals is the phrase “3 in 1.” This would be a good conversation starter with the children about the concept of the Trinity and how God is three-in-one. 
"Preteens are relational creatures. On their journey towards adolescence, they experience an internal shift and make friendships with peers a priority. Friends become more important." "As Christians, it is critical that preteens are connected with others who are also following Jesus. Preteens are hugely influenced by their peers. So, being connected to the right group is important because it creates positive peer pressure. In this environment, the group influences each other to make good choices." 
Our elementary kids need to understand this and realize that all “miss the mark” and sin at times. That’s what Romans 3:23 says. Here’s the complete version: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Here is a fun Bible school activity you can play with your kids to help them memorize this important Bible verse. It’s called “Missing the Mark”. 
Unless your ministry is located under a rock, you’ve had firsthand experience with at risk children. 
Once upon a time, Christian parents asked their children after church, “What did you learn about God?” Today, the question is often, “Did you have fun?” |
If you’re looking for a different teaching approach on a Sunday morning, The K-W-L Chart just may be the way to go.
The K-W-L Chart is a traditional teaching strategy that is effective in determining a student’s current knowledge, generating an interest in subject matter, and recalling valuable lessons learned. It can be utilized to teach any type of Biblical content. 
We all have a tendency to be jealous at time. Maybe a friend gets a better grade than you or a teammate wins the game on a last second shot—if we’re not careful, we can become jealous and seek revenge. When we try to get even, we destroy our friendships. 
The following lesson is a drama created for students who have been studying the Book of Acts. The previous lessons have been Paul’s trial before Felix and Festus. Finally Paul appears before Agrippa before his departure for Rome. This lesson is only a guide to help you as you prepare for your students. Adapt to your individual classroom needs. 
3 Ideas for Growing the Faith of Preteens 
Easter Lesson: Resurrection Facts from Acts 
This is the fourth Bible lesson in our series based on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Each particular lesson plan explains a specific character quality that God creates in us through his Spirit.
These lessons are designed to accompany the printable Fruit of the Spirit coloring book from our website. Click on the preview to the right to download the free coloring page about patience 
Elgin has created this cartoon illustration for Easter. It shows the empty tomb and a large “Vacant” sign. Meanwhile a cartoon character of the Devil looks on in frustration. You can use the black & white version as a coloring sheet. 
Christian teachers teach all the time, whether they know it or not. I think to keep teaching fun, God provides us the occassional “aha” or teaching moment.
It’s our job to recognize those windows of opportunity to unite kids with their God and a greater understanding of the faith. Besides these golden moments, Christian teachers should expect a few other things.
If you’ve decided to teach children or have been teaching for a long time, review these 10 things Christian teachers should expect. Set the Heart Free: A Super Bible School Activity for Preschoolers for Psalm 119:28, 32 
Download this free Bible Lapbook game (also called file folder game)! Instructions and game cards are included in the 4 page PDF file with a copywork Bible verse page. 
So, what happened to the Sunday school? Has our current culture so changed that Sunday school will not be able to avoid extinction? How and when did Sunday school lose its edge? Ken Hemphill wrote Revitalizing the Sunday Morning Dinosaur, a pro-Sunday school book, in 1996. His work described how many people feel about this once-flourishing ministry giant. 
How wonderful it is to know that God made each one of us very special. We are unique and fearfully and carefully made by His loving hands. |
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