For Unto You is Born… Who?
The Bible’s best-known Christmas passage is so familiar that we easily overlook much of its wonder. Here’s some of what you may be missing. At some point in the coming…Read more
Always Ready: The Gospel in Child Language
If put on the spot, could you explain the gospel briefly and clearly, in everyday language? Here’s one way to always be ready. It had been seven weeks since I’d…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
The Gospel in… a Puppet Story?
Can a puppet story explain the deeper aspects of the good news of Jesus? This one seemed to help. With summer ended, I’m looking back on a season of teaching…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
Depth and Beauty: A Review of The Biggest Story
This is the sort of Bible story book you want to have several of, so you can always keep one nearby and still be able to give them to all your…Read more
Recapturing a Wonder at Jesus
Too easily, the wonder of the gospel gets lost. Here’s how an 11-year-old at summer camp helped me find it again. The summer camp season is here, and I’m busy…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
What’s Better for Kids than Self-Esteem?
The gospel says there are two things we need to know about ourselves. Together, they produce a dynamic far greater than self-esteem. One difference between a gospel mindset and a worldly one…Read more
A Bible Lesson for the Teacher
It’s a familiar lesson, I thought. Perfect for the kids. But it turns out that this lesson (about gold) may have even more to say to teachers. On Sunday I…Read more