15 Ways Teaching Grace Builds Obedience
You’ve heard the protests. Maybe you’ve had suspicions yourself—that teaching kids the pure, free grace of God will make them lax about obeying him. Here are 15 reasons it’s not…Read more
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The First Lie
The first lie in human history is also one of the most dangerous lies, and one we still hear all the time today. Against it, there’s only one hope. On Sunday I…Read more
“Haven’t You Heard…?”
I have a question that, when you first hear it, you’ll probably think a Bible teacher shouldn’t have to ask. But whenever I do, good things happen. A few days…Read more
Five Forgotten Prayers
There are some great ways to pray when preparing a lesson about Jesus. Too often, I just don’t think of them. Like many Bible teachers, this week I’m getting ready…Read more
Can Little Kids Understand the Gospel?
You expect me to answer yes, don’t you? But what if I said the answer largely is no? Kids aren’t mature enough to fully understand about Jesus. A few days…Read more
Teaching Our Children about Jesus
Video and audio from the Gospel Coalition 2014 National Women's Conference is available now. One of the talks I've been waiting to listen to is the panel discussion with Elyse…Read more
The Three Types of Sinners
What’s wrong with those kids? Why won’t they just love Jesus? Well, it’s probably because they—like you and me—are one of three kinds of sinners. Summer is about to end…Read more
Clearing the Fog: God and Jesus 101
Most kids have questions about God and Jesus. Are you ready with some basic answers? The other day I was talking with an acquaintance about how I often spend part…Read more
How Kids Catch Fire
Every Bible lesson is a burning match. It has two possible destinies. It can light a fire in the soul or it can go out. Here’s what determines which will…Read more
May My Teaching Drop as the Rain
There’s a short Bible passage that I call the Teacher’s Prayer, and the weather this week caused me to think of it. Yes, the weather. The rains have come. In…Read more