“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
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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
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
A Parent’s Most Important Prayer
My parents prayed it, and it might be the best thing they ever did for me. This is an emotional and thoughtful time for me. Fresh from one of the…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
Would This Lesson Still Work If…?
Here’s a little test you can use on any Bible lesson. You’ll know the lesson isn’t good enough if you can answer yes to a few simple questions. As I…Read more
What’s Your Favorite Bible Story?
Mine is one that both tells how Jesus loves us and shows how we come to love him back. Yet it’s a story most people would never guess. I realize…Read more