Have you ever wondered why the stone was rolled away?
It certainly wasn’t so that Jesus could get out — Later when the disciples are in the upper room with the doors locked, Jesus simply appears in their presence.
The gospels tell us there was an earthquake and the stone rolled away – But I assure you that it wasn’t …
A friend shared with me a beautiful legend about a king who decided to set aside a special day to honor his greatest subject. When the big day arrived, there was a large gathering in the palace courtyard. Four finalists were brought forward, and from these four, the king would select the winner.
The first person presented was a wealthy …
10. I got twisted up in my sheets and couldn’t escape.
9. I didn’t have time after reading Psalms for my devotional
8. I was planning my next vacation on the maps in the back of my Bible.
7. I already had a “quiet” time for the past 8 hours.
6. I didn’t have time after my 10K morning jog …
If everything is coming your way, you might be in the wrong lane!…
This object lesson works well with Placing Lights
Description
A lit candle is easily missed in a bright room. But when the lights go out it is impossible to miss it! Use this creative object lesson to illustrate the importance of being lights in the world, especially in those places where people are living in darkness.
Materials
There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states, “Tell me and I will forget, Show me and I may remember, Involve me and I will understand.” Too often our lessons with youth focus on “Show and Tell” and not necessarily in that order. Unfortunately, far too many youth lessons focus on just “Tell.” Get youth physically involved or you risk …
I think that I shall never see
A church that’s all it ought to be.
A church whose members never stray
Beyond the straight and narrow way.
A church that has no empty pews
Whose pastor never has the blues.
A church whose deacons always deak
And none are proud and all are meek.
Where gossips never peddle lies
Or …
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The Birth of Christ
(Matthew 1:18-2:12; Luke 2:1-40)
Use these discussion questions for the various events in the Christmas Story related to the birth of Christ.
Have fun with my online game ‘Christmas Spot the Difference’! Can you get through all 20 puzzles and put your name on the high score list? Give it a try!
Christmas Collection
Games and Activities helping youth discover the Reason for the Season.Get more than 200 creative ideas for planning a Youth Christmas celebration or …