Kids and the Decision for Christ
How do our kids come to faith? Sometimes God uses less drama than we might expect, and more steady work from us. Here in America (and it’s the same in…Read more
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“Was I Good Today?”
It sounded like an excellent question from a student who wanted to work on better behavior. So why did it concern me? Several years ago, I had a Sunday school…Read more
What I’ve Learned from a Master Teacher
From Jerry Bridges I get seven excellent tips for Bible teachers. But the most important thing I need to learn from him isn’t even in that list. Author Jerry Bridges…Read more
Don’t Watch that Movie, Kids!
No doubt, we need to warn kids about unwholesome influences. But when you tell them to resist the bad stuff, do two other things at the same time. I recently got a message…Read more
A Story Our Kids Need to Hear
One of the most specific instructions the Bible gives parents about teaching their children is also one of the most neglected. I and my family are spending some time in…Read more
A Christian Parent’s Back-to-School Review
As kids return to school and activities, I have one—just one—task for parents. Do it right, and it will challenge your heart in ways we all need. Kids are heading…Read more
Why Believers Obey God
Motivation matters to a Bible teacher. We need to know why our students—or anyone—would decide to obey God. There are an increasing number of Bible teachers (myself included) who say…Read more
The Three Approaches to Serving God
I’ll bet you recognize these mind-sets. If you or your kids try to obey God, you’ll at times have some—maybe all—of them. But only one brings true joy. Most kids…Read more
The Gospel Heart of the Ten Commandments
Some teachers post the Ten Commandments to make a statement about moral values. Others, to nag students into obedience. My reason is altogether different. Readers of Show Them Jesus will…Read more
Cinderella and the Gospel
So you’ve decided to see the movie. Now how do you talk to your kids about Cinderella—and Jesus? I saw the new Cinderella movie with my daughter this past weekend.…Read more