Purpose: In this active, yet personal youth lesson, students will learn the importance of praying for others, and realize that they know a lot of people who could use prayer. May be used with either [Continue Reading…]
Hey Andy, What does it mean, according to Protestantism or Evangelical, to accept Christ as your Lord and Savior? Today I received Christ in my heart as my savior and I accept it…today I was saved…salvation [Continue Reading…]
Hey Andy, why do we sometimes feel like God is far away, and forget that we serve a Christ who is not far off but living in us? In Christ, we have personal and immediate access to the presence [Continue Reading…]
Purpose: Students will use the Bible to learn how to best deal with stress Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 Materials Needed: Bible (of course!) Ball of string or yarn Scissors Music A fun snack Activity: Pass around [Continue Reading…]
Bible Study: Sharpening our spiritual swords and defenses Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 Materials Needed: Several dozen eggs Materials for wrapping eggs Newspaper Bubble wrap String, rope, yarn Foam Tape Tissue paper Paper towels Rubber bands Insulation [Continue Reading…]
When the word “Miracles” is mentioned, what comes to your mind? Birth, healing, financial help out of nowhere, narrowly missing a car accident, maybe Jedi mind tricks? How about acts of nature? But for some [Continue Reading…]
Christian Magazine One Day I was reading a “Christian” magazine one day (quotes because, though it’s from 2001, the writers didn’t seem to have an ounce of information about the world outside their little circles) [Continue Reading…]
While in seminary, I had this idea that denominations are sinful, for they separate the members of the Body of Christ. But when talking about it with my late professor, he suggested that denominations in [Continue Reading…]
Mark 5:21-43, tells us that when Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. Then one of [Continue Reading…]
There seems to be a misunderstanding and an improper use of the gift of tongues. Though I haven’t heard so much of it recently, there still is confusion about what it’s about and when to [Continue Reading…]
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