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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!
It’s Going to Take Guts
Knowing and doing are two separate things, but what else do we need in order to be people of action, rather than just inert knowledge?
A Purpose for Suffering
There is a lot of suffering in this world. However, rather than blaming it all on afflicted people not following God, can we get out ahead of it and glorify Him?
When Should We Expect God to Be With Us?
If it seems like God isn't present in our activities, should we blame God or consider whether or not we're on the right track?
Sometimes, You Need to Be the Exception
Just because those before or after you are a mess, doesn't mean that you have to be the same way.
Not Exactly a Wise Guy
Can "regular people" have access to the same wisdom as we expect people with robes and beards to have?
Impossible to Appreciate Without Experiencing It
If we have experienced things that we can't fully describe to others, what might be waiting for us that we can't imagine?
Tough Questions
Stuck with a challenging question? There is one who knows all of the answers, and who is available for us to ask.
Stashing Our Blessings
Might we have some blessings from God that could be put to even better use?
Self-Fulfilling Doubt
Are you waiting for an invitation to ask God for big things?
One Free Request
If you could ask for anything, what would it be? Let's take a look at someone who received his request for some good suggestions.
Despised for Praising God?
What happened when David was criticized for praising God?
Make Your Current Words as Good as Your Last Words
What if we put as much thought and preparation into our everyday conversations as we do for special occasions?
Wide Open Spaces
Do you feel stuck, like your options are limited and you can't get free? You're not alone, but there is freedom to be found.
More Than a Little Bug
If your problem is too big for you to handle on your own, there's someone else who can squash it for you.
Don’t Look Down When You Need to be Rescued
When we can't find a way out, maybe we're looking in the wrong direction.
Just Admit It!
If we've kept secrets about our bad choices hidden, is it too late to get them out and start healing?
Leading vs. Dragging
Out of love for others, are there ways to lead them to the right conclusion about the harm that their choices are doing, rather than just a lecture?
When “You’re the Man” Isn’t a Good Thing
What allows us to be associated with good examples in teaching illustrations, rather than the villain?
The Setup of a Good Story
Sometimes, a good illustration makes a key point in the hearers' mind, without needing to spell out the conclusion.
Those Who Sin Differently 