The Praise Principle
There’s no doubt about it: What we prize, we praise. Whether we’re talking about our spouse, our children, our favorite sports team, our favorite restaurant or our God it’s true. It cannot be said that we ever can praise Got too much, but it surely is possible to praise Him too little. And that’s something […]
Walking Through the Mount: Part 9: Humility – Matthew 6:1-18 (Class for teens)
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Walking Through the Mount: Part 8: Love Your Enemies – Matthew 5:43-48 (Class for teens)
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Bee-ing Like Jesus: Class 3: Diligent in Study (Class for ages 10-12)
Bee-ing Like Jesus: Class 2: Be Strong (Class for ages 10-12)
When Jesus Marveled
That the Son of God marveled is in itself a marvel! The Lord’s work in creation, salvation, and providence ought to cause all humanity to marvel and be awe-struck! (Psalm 8; 19:1; Acts 14:17; Revelation 5:8-14). In a world that’s too easily “amazed” in some ways and not enough in others, there’s a place for […]
Walking Through the Mount: Part 7: Revenge and Response: Matthew 5.38-42 (Class for teens)
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Bee-ing Like Jesus: Class 1: Not Ashamed (Class for ages 10-12)
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“Take Heart”
No one used this expression more in the New Testament than Jesus. As a matter of fact, it is Christ speaking in six of the seven instances it’s found. The expression means, “to be firm or resolute in the face of danger or adverse circumstances, be enheartened, be courageous.” Others may encourage us to “cheer […]
Walking Through the Mount: Part 6: Oaths and Integrity (Class for teens)
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