Tag: children
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Yes, They are Listening
Sometimes we try our best and then wonder if children actually retain what we have taught them. I thought you might enjoy watching this video of children sharing what they have learned. I don’t know about you, but these children certainly encourage me to keep teaching! Although we may sometimes view the Bible as a…
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Keep it Simple: Stick Figures
There is something unassuming about a simple stick figure. It is not a great work of art. It does not have moving parts nor is it usually animated. Yet, at a camp last week some student teachers used stick figures to illustrate a Bible story for kids. The kids were enthralled. Why was that? Kids…
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Walking Down Memory Lane
I so wanted to use the title “Loci Dokee” for this post but I didn’t know if anyone would read it. I’ve also since learned that I was probably pronouncing it incorrectly. The ancient Romans and Greeks used a mnemonic device called “loci” for memorising information. Basically, they would mentally “walk through” buildings or streets…
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Yes! Jesus Loves Me
Last week I had the honour of listening again and again to the beautiful words that never grow old to me: Jesus loves me this I know For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong, They are weak but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus…
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Stargazing and Pointing the Way
One beautiful summer evening, years ago, I held my sleepy two-year-old son in my arms as we gazed at the twinkling stars in the night sky. He peered intently as I pointed out constellations with my finger and reminded him that God had made each star. I was touched that we were sharing this special…