Learn a Verse, Win a Prize. Good Idea or Bible Bribery?
Should Bible teachers use rewards to encourage kids to get with the program? Here are four reasons to be wary. I’ve recently been asked a few times what I think…Read more
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What Makes a Great Sunday School Teacher?
This old master knew exactly what two things it takes to be a great teacher. HINT: They’re not what we usually think of today. Because I teach children’s classes at…Read more
Connecting Home, Church, and Youth Group
It’s usually easier to just do your own thing—teach your Bible lesson, run your youth program, lead your family devotions. But easier isn’t better. The Gospel Coalition has just published…Read more
My Classroom is Not a Hallmark Store
My Sunday school class won’t be coloring any paper hearts for Valentine’s Day. I have my reasons, but I need to watch how I tell them. A few days ago…Read more
A New (but Old) Study for Kids
Most new Bible studies don’t take 25 years to go from idea to published product, but this one did. Oddly, this speaks well of both teachers and kids. A new…Read more
A Letter from an Unsatisfied Churchgoer
It really was a perfectly good church service I attended a few days ago except for—well, except for the one thing that makes me write this letter. Dear Pastor, First…Read more
Three Places You Need to Sing This Week
We all need to sing, especially at Christmas. The Bible actually says so. Christmas is about singing. It brings caroling, holiday concerts, and rockin’ around the Christmas tree. Even secular…Read more
“May I Go to Church, Too?”
What are kids missing when we keep them out of the “adult” service? More importantly, what are WE missing about the purpose of worship? It should be obvious that I…Read more