The central truth for this session is God has a divine purpose for your life. Read this blog post by Ron Edmondson on 4 principles he learned from the Book of Esther. Then think about and answer the following questions personally or you can try to incorporate these into you weekly session if you’d like.…
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This quarter, you’ll be studying the Books of Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah. As we begin in the Book of Esther, the central truth for this session is Pride and anger, when left unchecked, can destroy ourselves and others. Read this blog post by Jon Bloom on pride and then spend some time reflecting and answering…
Read MoreI remember the days as a Kids Minister when the term “Family Ministry” began to gain momentum and attention. Everyone began quoting Deuteronomy 6 and telling parents to lead their kids’ spiritual growth. Sounds easy right? Well, I quickly learned that there is no one cookie cutter program or curriculum or method for Family Ministry.…
Read MoreWhen I was five-years-old, I remember summer days with the neighbor kids searching for insects and rolly-pollies in the dirt together. Every now and then our moms would let us inside to play Pitfall on the Atari or even—hold your breath—Super Mario Brothers on the brand new 1984 Nintendo. Those were the days… My five-year-old niece has…
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In Hebrews 13:1-8, the writer introduced several different topics and ways that Christians could live out their faith. This session’s central truth is: A new covenant demands a new life. While marriage, the love of money, and other topics addressed are important — this post will specifically address hospitality and verses 1-2 of Hebrews 13.…
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