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Fun and Effective Ways to Teach Small Children About God and the Bible

Written by Mary Clark

Children have an amazing capacity to learn and remember all kinds of things. How can we—from the time they are babies—make sure the wonderful knowledge of God is always in their minds?...

Don’t Be Ignorant of Satan’s Devices!

Written by Mike Bennett

We are at war! Our adversary, Satan the devil, hates us and wants to destroy us. We must be aware of our enemy’s weapons and tactics, because our spiritual life depends on it. The apostle...

Who Is Going to Encourage Me?

Written by Barbara Lee

It was one of those days, and I needed some encouragement. A friend’s comment started a ripple effect that is helping spread encouragement far and near. I’m all by myself. I had a...

You Can’t Give Too Much Love!

Written by Becky Bennett

At one time or another most parents will hear warnings of “don’t spoil your child!” It’s helpful to know the real cause of spoiling—and it isn’t love! Sometimes...

Lessons From Philip: Called to Serve

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

A first-century deacon still has a lot to say to us today about how to serve God and others. Recently I had the opportunity to serve as a counselor at Winter Camp. One thing I had to do before...

The Seasons of Life With God

Written by Chant’a Collier

The seasons of the year can reflect lessons of the spiritual seasons of our life walking with God. As I write this, I notice the calendar reads Dec. 22, the day after the beginning of winter here...

Growing in Courage

Written by Samuel J. Travers

It takes courage to face our fears and to do the difficult things we need to do to serve God and to serve others. How do we grow in courage? What is courage? Webster’s New Collegiate...

Children and Creativity: The Joy of the Box

Written by Karen Meeker

I recently viewed a YouTube video of a young child tossing an impressive pile of playthings out of a toy box, only to climb into the empty receptacle and sit contentedly. That was a clear...

Teachers of Good Things

Written by Vicki Willoughby

With that glint in her eyes and zeal in her life, she brought so much to mine. Back in the early ’70s God brought a wonderful older woman into my life. She had lived a good life with her...