Understanding God’s Forgiveness Christianity is unique among world religions in that it presents peace and reconciliation with the Creator of mankind through grace, mercy, and sacrifice at God’s expense. This is in opposition to meriting goodness from the higher power based on our natural goodness or abilities, earning it through obedience and good works, or … Continue Reading
For children, the weeks leading up to Christmas are often filled with joyful anticipation. Businesses, schools, and churches hang decorations that make children mindful of wonderful food, family, and gifts! Unfortunately, these worldly things often become their focus and the limit of their anticipation. For many families (and even congregations), there is a sad lack … Continue Reading
Let’s agree: this year has proven to be one heck of a topsy-turvy roller coaster of surprise, upheaval, astonishing sinfulness, and incredible disaster. We rallied resources for one disaster only to discover that there was much more needed for a different part of the country. Just when fires and hurricanes seemed to be under some … Continue Reading
No two kids are the same. We all know that. And just because a group of kids are all in the same grade doesn’t mean they all have the same gifts, interests, and abilities. Thus, even though you might be teaching a certain grade-level class, there will naturally be a wide variation of skill and … Continue Reading
