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I’ve just spent the last couple of days uploading some new “old” songs onto www.missionbibleclass.org. ย I was reminded again of how songs add a lot of joy to Bible Classes and any gathering of children. People often tell me about…
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Want to Make It Official?
I would imagine that most of us have been teaching children in ministry or church settings that do not require any professional qualifications. Churches and ministries around the world are blessed by this dedication and heart for children. Some of…
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What Every Child Wants to Hear
ย A couple of weeks ago I taught a group of 5-8 year olds about the Baptism of Jesus. In the days leading up to the lesson I contemplated Matthew 3:13-17 and asked myself how the event might be viewed from…
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The Puzzling Attraction of Puzzles
Disorder and exposed edges cause us to be tense and unsettled. ย We fervently scan for those straight edges to establish a boundary and begin to sort things out. ย We aren’t satisfied until everything is in its proper place and the…
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Unscrambling that Empty Egg
We often speak of emptiness as bad, but sometimes “empty” is good. ย That is the case of the empty tomb! Many of us re-tell the resurrection story around Easter time. ย I thought I would share my favourite teaching tool for…