Sometimes, doing the same thing just doesn't provide the same results as it used to
Category: Sunday School Lessons
Articles based on lessons prepared for teaching Sunday School. Many of these were based on text suggested by standard lesson plans (as cited), but there typically proves to be much more to find in a given section of the word of God than only a single lesson!
Action and Encouragement
Nehemiah provides us some good examples of what to do when those around us get discouraged
Half a Wall May be Good, but What’s Next?
Facing attacks, discouragement, and fear aren't unusual, but what do we do next?
Punches or Prayer?
When faced with insults from outside, the book of Nehemiah has a fairly specific reply
There Will Be Hecklers
If certain people work against the good that we do, what is our next step?
No Excuses Left
Even when we have no reason to merit God's favor, He offers us grace to turn back to Him
I Thought That This Was Handled
Even if an old problem resurfaces, there are ways to handle its return
It’s OK to be Appalled
There are things worth lamenting over
When It’s Not Tattling
There is a time, a place, and a process to address sin within the people of God
Get Rid of It!
Do we sometimes just stash bad influences, rather than getting rid of them?
Picking Partners
Be careful: influence can go both ways
Could You Take This for a Minute Until I Get Back?
How do we treat what we are holding onto for someone else?
Getting Ready for the Journey
We're all on a journey...
Don’t Pass Up the Help
When God gives us an opportunity to do great things for Him, let's not let those offers expire!
I’m Here. Now What?
Since God has placed each of us in exactly the right circumstances, we shouldn't just sit around and do nothing now that we're here
How to Get Out of a Slump
Long ago, God's people got into a slump, but their solution can help us even today
Weaponized “Facts”
Sometimes, the meaning of the same facts is strongly dependent upon our perspective
Not the Letter You Want
Apparently, getting "written up" isn't a new phenomenon
A Little Bit of Runway…
Let's do some taxiing before the next article...
Remember the Memory
Saying something once in the past isn't always enough. If it's important enough, we should revisit and reaffirm it as often as necessary
Those Who Sin Differently 