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Where did the name Christ come from and what does it mean?
The word Christ had a long and interesting history! In the Old Testament, the Jewish people looked forward to the day when God would send a King He chose to rule the entire world. The Hebrew word for this king was Messiah and means “the anointed (chosen) one.” Later, in the New Testament the word Messiah was translated into the Greek word, Christos. The English word Christ comes from this Greek word.
One Child at a Time
Enjoying the scenery on a recent vacation became a challenge as the traffic increased. “My goal is to be there by 3 p.m.,” my husband declared as he whizzed by another car. “And we’re going to do it one car at a time!” Goals can be important on vacation but they’re even more critical in the classroom. What goals do you have for your teaching? And how will you know when you’ve reached them?
Press Release — CEF Wins Injunction Against Indiana School District
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Tuesday August 1, an Indiana Federal District Court granted Child Evangelism Fellowship’s (CEF®) requests for a preliminary injunction against an unconstitutional policy that the district used to discriminate against Good News Clubs. Liberty Counsel represents CEF nationwide. One of the ministries of CEF is Good News Clubs for children K-5.
Praying for a bully
Zak loved playing basketball at recess. It was his favorite game and he couldn’t wait to get out on the court with his friends. But this tear there was a bully named Josh on the playground. Josh tried to pick a fight with everyone he could. He was bigger than the other boys and he knew it.
Do you Know the Basic Needs of Kids?
We may assume children are made to feel important at home. But parents are often caught up in the shuffle of life and fail to recognize this need. Your students feel important when you remember their names.
How to Use the News
Daily news items are a tremendous tool for Christian teaching. Use a variety of ways to show kids that God is here and personal!
Good Moods Bad Moods
Anyone who has worked with preteens knows they are subject to mood swings. The preteen years are “the best of times and the worst of times”. How do you relate to your students in the midst of their emotional turmoil?
What are miracles and does God still do them today?
When God uses His power to cause something to happen on Earth, it’s called a miracle. Christmas is a time lots of people think about God’s miracles. Long ago, God sent an angel from Heaven to announce the birth of His Son, Jesus.
How to Recognize a True Decision
Suppose you talked with Sarah a few weeks ago about salvation and she prayed to receive Christ as her Savior. Now you’re wondering, Did she make a true decision? God alone identifies every true believer (Matt. 7:23). But we need to know the spiritual condition of our students as much as we can to help meet their real heart needs. Consider the following evidences as possible ways to recognize true decisions.