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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!
The One You Didn’t Expect to Be Chosen
In the teachings of Jesus, sometimes the best example of someone who is right before God isn't who society thinks it is
Humble Confession
As any good 12-step program teaches, the first step is to admit that we have a problem, and that we are powerless to help ourselves
Where to Pray
As it turns out, there are many good places to pray, and perhaps no bad places to pray. However, what we pray matters, too.
Why Do We Stop Praying?
If God doesn't answer our requests before we give up continuing to pray for them, whose fault is that?
Keep Up the Work, Even If You Don’t See Much Progress
With enough time, even the lowliest of efforts can often prevail against a much stronger force
Getting the Answer Before the Lesson
Not every lesson comes with a preview of what we should learn from it. When we get that insight, though, let's make good use of it
Can’t You Be Happy For Your Brother?
If you've been part of the family of God for a while, does it sometimes feel like you should get a little more credit for that?
Welcoming and Celebrating
Even if we have found restoration into the family of God, do we want the same thing for all others who need to find that same joy?
Haste Makes Waste
Even with a windfall, we're likely to find ourselves out of resources if we're selfish and wasteful
Does Our Heart Lead or Follow?
Could our actions change our attitude?
Is It Worry or Fear?
Whether we call it worry or fear, a little bit of perspective can help to free us from both
What Does it Mean to Seek the Kingdom of God?
Jesus didn't just tell us not to worry and explain why we shouldn't worry; He also gave us an alternative
No Need to Be Greedy
Maybe wealth isn't the problem with wealth...
Standing Up For Ourselves?
While God answers our prayers, are our requests sometimes about the wrong things?
I am a Neighbor to My Neighbor
Maybe being a neighbor isn't about the other person
Motive, Means, and Opportunity
Rather than making excuses about what we can't do, let's find ways to serve others who we have the means to help
Not Helpful
Sometimes, the harm that we can do for someone else isn't hurting them; it's just "not helping"
Why Do You Ask?
Do we ask questions that we already know the answer to, hoping to find a loophole or exception for ourselves?
A Good Question to Ask
While not every question has to be answered, some of them are important for us to find correct answers to
Those Who Sin Differently 