Asking Hard Questions
According to Barna.com three out of five children raised in the church leave by the time they are fifteen. Most never return. I don’t doubt those findings. I see it in my own church and in my own family. So … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Church Life
Bible Verse Word Puzzles, Vol. 11: Matthew-John
This week, we begin traveling through the New Testament with our Scripture memorization activities for kids. The hardest part of today’s unit was choosing which verses to include! How do you look at the entirety of the Gospels and pick … Continue reading →
Bible Verse Word Puzzles, Vol. 10: Haggai-Malachi
Today, we’re wrapping up the Old Testament portion of our Bible Verse Memorization Word Puzzles series. We have verses from Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. They focus on God’s power and His presence in our lives, reminding us not to fear, … Continue reading →
What Is Evangelism?
What is evangelism? Evangelism is a critical part of the Christian life, so it’s important to help the children in our lives understand what evangelism is and how they can practice it. Let’s break the word down letter by letter.
Continue reading →Bible Verse Word Puzzles, Vol. 9: Micah-Zephaniah
How do you get to know someone you can’t see the same way you see your friends and family? When we’re talking about God, the answer is the Bible. He wants us to get to know Him so much that … Continue reading →
Bible Verse Word Puzzles, Vol. 8: Joel-Jonah
Let’s face it – except for the story of Jonah, it’s hard to incorporate the books of Joel, Amos, Obadiah, and Jonah into the cycle of learning for the kids in our lives. Why not make it fun with some … Continue reading →