Think of teaching a solid lesson for your youth as a three-legged stool: Remove any one of the legs, and the whole thing topples over. The same thing applies with three core elements that should be present in our teaching style and lessons: (1) teach Scripture faithfully, (2) connect the truth to life, and (3) invite students to a personal encounter with Jesus. These elements in our teaching can convey practical themes presented as “steps” for students to consider.
Read MoreWear a cross and you signal you’re a Christian; bear the cross and you prove it. Believers today can feel surprised by trials or tempted to adopt a victim mentality when we encounter them. Luther, by contrast, believed that to know Christ, we must know him in his sufferings.
Read MoreQuestions like this shouldn’t alarm or threaten us as parents. They should be cause for a quick little jig of merriment (metaphorically speaking, of course). These types of spiritual questions show that our kids are beginning to wrestle with deep, important truths that will shape their lives. We should welcome them!
Read MorePart two of our guide on walking through grief with your kids. One of the ways the Lord carries us through the dark valley is by helping us to remember. While the memories of our loved ones fade, we trust that God’s memory is perfect, and he can use those stories to help us find joy in our sadness.
Read MoreDoes your local church or family have a devotional path that you walk each Advent season? If not, take advantage of this holiday season to build new discipleship habits. Here’s a list of resources that can help.
Read MoreChanges are at best adventures and at the worst anxious rollercoasters of what-ifs. It’s like leaving a comfortable residence to move to a new city. The changes come with many questions: “What will it be like? Where will I live? Will anything be the same?”
Read MoreShe learned to use her eyes appropriately simply by doing so and receiving the gift of an enjoyable game. Practice led to understanding, not the other way around.
Read MoreHas your student ever questioned something that your family or church believes about the Bible? If so, it can be a daunting experience.
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