Maybe the reason God is waiting to "clean house" is for you and me to make some changes, and not just other people
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!
No Two Ways About It
If there are universal standards, they must - by definition - apply to all of us
Surely Not I?
What do we do when we encounter a list of sins in the Bible, and find a few that we struggle with, too?
Maybe They Already Know the Problem, but Not the Solution
If we see a serious problem in other people, what is better for them: pointing it out, or helping them fix it?
Root Cause Analysis
There are a lot of ugly, messy kinds of sins in this world, but maybe they can be traced back to a common decision in the lives of those who practice them.
What Happens When You Ignore the Truth?
Have we considered the starting point of evil behavior? Romans 1 gives us some clues as to where it starts...and how it might be fixed.
Do We Really Deserve That?
Can we just claim ignorance of things that are really important in life?
Why Wrath?
In the presence of love, and the belief that righteousness is best for others, there may be good reasons for anger.
From “Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda” to “Living the Dream”
Good news isn't just meant to be heard. It should be acted upon and shared with others.
Better than Special Effects!
If the host of angels at Jesus' birth just couldn't contain themselves, should we glorify God with the same abandon?
The Truth Is Not Hard to Find
God did not make it difficult for us to find Him and learn about Him.
More Than Just Fear
God doesn't appear to be interested in intimidating us into being restored to a healthy relationship with Him.
For All the People
There is indeed good news of great joy, but not just for the elite.
Testifying in Deed and in Word
Even if we're not in a courtroom, we can give testimony to what we have seen, in order to help others find the truth.
Picking Up Where We Left Off
When you meet Jesus in Heaven, will that be the first time you've had a good conversation with Him?
More than Just Bright and Shiny
We might think of God's glory as a bright light, but I'm pretty sure that there's more to it than that.
Need to Get Away?
The hustle and bustle around us isn't going to calm itself. If we want some quiet time to spend with God, that might take some work.
Fruitful Faith
Are we asking for God's help, but not really acting like we believe He will intervene on our behalf, or that He might have a better plan?
Tactile Results and Trusting God’s Power
What would our lives look like if we truly appreciated God's power (along with His love for us)?
Could Someone Else Vouch For Your Faith?
If someone were to describe you, would they be able to make the case that you love God and love others?
