Sometimes, the next step is to act on what we know God wants us to do, rather than trying to haggle with Him for a different answer
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!
Welcome to Zechariah / “Do I Have to?”
The book of Zechariah may not be on a lot of Bible-reader's "top 10" lists, but there's a key question asked within it for us to consider
In the 70 Days
There is a solution to our biggest problem - for this life and for eternity - but it's not automatic: we need to accept it
Good Examples and Cautionary Tales
We are participating as history - God's story - is being written. Will we be a villain or will we be virtuous? Or will we be broken people who allow God to make us victorious?
From Fasting to Celebrating
When God has turned things around for our good, do we celebrate or complain about what is still wrong?
A Strange Symbol to Celebrate?
Should we celebrate trials that lead to better things, or just put them behind us?
How to Celebrate
Let's celebrate as a community, not just as individuals
All In Good Time, Part 2
Have you seen God work His amazing plan in your life, or are you still waiting to see what He has in store?
All In Good Time, Part 1
What looks like coincidence might be something much more significant
Not Taking it Too Far
Even in our victories, let's not forget whose we are
Lessons from Esther
Even if we are using God's gifts and guidance in this life, let's not forget that the plan - and the power - is God's
Time to Solve the Problem
Sometimes, God works miraculously in the lives of human beings, but other times He works by giving His people wisdom, competencies, and opportunities
Important Things to Remember
Lets remember that we don't have to be an enemy of God or of His people
The Queen’s Reply
One problem with plotting bad things against others is that it can sometimes land back on us, instead
I Didn’t Know You Needed That
Sometimes, you just need to ask for what you need. Maybe the other person won't be as hesitant to help as you thought!
Solving Problems with Food
Sometimes, it makes sense to "ease into" a big request...
And the Winner Is…
Sometimes, a victory in this life is a precursor to something even more amazing in God's plan
Family Ties Through Difficult Times
Even when our family goes through trials, we can support each other: whether our blood relatives, those who have become like family to us through circumstances, or the family of God
Let’s Meet Mordecai and Hadassah
The Esther for whom the book of the Bible was named didn't start out with everything going for her
Welcome to Esther
The book of Esther starts out with quite a cast of characters, even before we meet the book's namesake
Those Who Sin Differently 