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Against All Odds

Against All Odds Tough Topics Against All Odds -Lettie Kirkpatrick Sociologists tell us there is a great likelihood that: a child of an abuser will be one a child of poverty will stay one a child of an alcoholic will become one a child of a broken home will have one. These statistics... Read More

Where Is My Joy?

Where Is My Joy? Tips & Tricks Where is my Joy? -Reese Kauffman, President God tells us to make a conscious commitment to face trials with joy. I’ve been told that some people think they will have no more problems after they come to Christ. If so, they will learn the truth... Read More

Talking to Children about Gambling

Talking to Children about Gambling Tough Topics Talking to Children about Gambling -Pat Verbal Bethany told her Sunday school teacher, “My dad and I buy a lottery ticket every week at the gas station. We won ten dollars once!” Before the teacher could intervene, Joshua spoke up, “You shouldn’t play the... Read More

Challenging Preteens

Challenging Preteens Tips & Tricks Challenging Preteens —Gordon and Becki West Preteens are at a stage where they may begin tuning out spiritual instruction. Our job as teachers is to challenge these emerging adolescents to keep on learning. In order to do so we must tap into the... Read More

How Can I Recognize God’s Voice?

How Can I Recognize God’s Voice? Tough Questions from Kids How can I recognize God’s voice? -Wally Grant Did you know every voice is one of a kind? Even the best impersonator can’t sound exactly like someone else. God’s voice is unique too. But you will probably not hear His voice with your ears in... Read More