Heartprints
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Mad? Take A Nap.
A 5th grade Sunday School class meets Jonah.
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Prayer in a Family Matter
How often have you been met with a family matter that could mean life or death for a loved one? Learn from Lucille Williams her journey through this harrowing night when her husband had a major heart attack. She writes in first person: My Husband Had a Major Heart Attack I feel like my life is over. Over may seem a bit over-the-top but feelings can be over-the-top. Certainly, my life has changed forever and my feelings are strong. Tuesday night Mike woke me up at 3:00 a.m. “Something’s wrong,” he said, “I’m having chest pains…and my arms hurt…and my jaw hurts.” My reply was, “We need to get you to the hospital.” He…
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Jesus Rose!
Sunday School Chronicles Me: What’s coming up? Kids: Easter! Me: Yes! Easter! I know y’all are super pumped about getting an Easter basket, doing Easter Egg Hunts, and even dressing up. Me? I’m pretty mad at my mom because she won’t make me Easter baskets anymore. Class: WHAT? Are you serious? No way! Me: Way! I’m her child! I didn’t ask to be here. So I should get a basket for forever. So anyway! Jesus dying shouldn’t be a surprise. Why? Kid 1: Because Jesus told the Disciples he was gonna die. Me: Yes! But that’s not all He told the Disciples. What else shouldn’t have surprised them? Kid 2:…
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HOW TO GROW IN OUR TRUST OF GOD
In America, we put the words, “In God we Trust” on every bill that goes into our pocket. By the way we act when there are no dollars in our pocket I would say we trust more in the dollar than we do in our God. Relationships are built on trust. So how do we teach our children to trust in God?
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Show and Tell
A 5th grade Sunday School class talks about Show and Tell.
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RESURRECTION, BELIEVE IN IT AND LIVE IT!
Resurrection! It is one of the most important and powerful events in the world. Easter can mean bunnies, chicks, baskets of candy, colored eggs; but to Christians it is a day to celebrate how Christ came back to life securing salvation for those who believe. Paul put it like this: “For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received—that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day according to the scriptures,” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 The truth of the Resurrection makes all the difference to those who believe. But what does it all…
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Stay Focused on What Matters
A 5th grade Sunday School class talks about Jesus' upcoming death.
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Dream Big by Lucille Williams
I’m often asked, “How do you do it? How do you write a whole book? I want to write a book, but I don’t think I can. I don’t even know where to start.” My reply is always the same, “I write my books one sentence at a time and one paragraph at a time.” Have you ever thought about writing a book? Maybe you want to put pen to paper and leave a legacy for your children, for your grandchildren. Don’t let that annoying, negative voice in your head tell you that you can’t do it. I understand that voice— it begins every time I sit down to write.…
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Coming to God
Children have fascinating minds that offer a window into their soul. They question much, trust much but also fear much. The Psalmist wrote his prayer to God in Psalm 6 and 7. In it he reveals why he can trust and have no fear. Many have the mistaken idea that we can only come to God when we are on good behavior, but the Psalmist shows us that we can come boldly before the throne of grace at any time. The religious leaders, the political leaders, and the followers of Jesus were asking, “Who is he?” The Psalmist knew the answer! He is “my” God, the One who is immutable;…
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Feelings For Pharoah
Sunday School Chronicles Me: What would happen if you defied the Pharoah? Student: You would get executed! Student 2: Is that why it’s called “Exodus”? Because you get executed? Exodus. Executed. Me: Lol! No! But I can see how you got there! They do sound pretty similar. But actually, you’re right in a way. If you defied the Pharoah, there was a pretty good chance that execution was on the table. Student 3: But wasn’t Joseph scared? Me: Honestly? He probably was. Two things can be true at the same time. I love pie and I love cake. I don’t like cheese cubes but I love cheeseburgers. Joseph may have…