Sunday School Lessons

Tough Questions

Stuck with a challenging question? There is one who knows all of the answers, and who is available for us to ask.

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September 2001 Photo Essay, revisited

As the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States is here, I remember that the events of 9/11/2001 are bracketed for me by the birth of my oldest son.  I sat in the hospital lobby that evening (while my wife was attending a childbirth class), watching the news and videos… Continue reading September 2001 Photo Essay, revisited

Sunday School Lessons

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.

Sunday School Lessons

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?

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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.

Sunday School Lessons

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?

Sunday School Lessons

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?

Sunday School Lessons

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.

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None, Actually

Do you still hear or feel condemnation after accepting the salvation of Jesus Christ? You're not alone, and there is hope.

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Modifying vs. Replacing

Have we been trying to keep something running for so long that we forget to consider that maybe we just need a new one?

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Why It’s OK to Take a Break for God

We may want to have quiet time with God, but what gives us the right to actually slow down long enough to do so?