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Above and Beyond

Above and Beyond

Preteens are on the go like never before. Any parent of an early adolescent knows this generation is a busy one with no shortage of activity in kids’ lives. Becki has a placard posted on her minivan visor that reads, “Mom’s Taxi.”

The Power of Words

The Power of Words

You begin each class with unlimited power—power to build up or tear down. With just a few words you can create a sense of well-being or discourage the hearts of the children you reach.

Why can’t I see God?

Why can’t I see God?

Our human eyes cannot see God in all His glory because He is spirit. God is eternal (He lives forever) and invisible (look up 1 Timothy 1:17, Romans 1:20 and John 4:24). He does not have an earthy body that will someday pass away like you and I have.

A More Excellent Way

A More Excellent Way

Do you enjoy marking off items from your to-do list? Completing a task should bring satisfaction—unless you’ve rushed through it and did not do it well.

HIGH CALLING: A Thousand Hills (April 2018)

“For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills” (Psalm 50:10 ESV).

Of all the wonderful verses in God’s Word, are there any greater verses than ones like Psalm 50:10? God owns everything we see, hear, taste, touch, feel, and sense!

Talking to Children about Addictions

Talking to Children about Addictions

Pastor Hanson tossed the sleeping bags into the church van as his wife counted heads for the second time. All the campers were raring to go, except Eric who was late as usual. “He’ll probably pull up with half his gear and no breakfast,” said Pastor Hanson.

Get Going!

Get Going!

We all know what happened on 9/11/01. What about 6/11/01? That is the day the United States Supreme Court ruled that Good News Clubs® can meet in public schools after school hours on the same terms as other community groups.

How did God Make the Earth?

How did God Make the Earth?

Most kids learn in school that the earth changed little by little, bit by bit-in a process called evolution. Some teachers say a “Big Bang” happened and this world was the result. But as Christians we believe God created the heavens and the earth by His mighty power (Gen. 1:1).

The Parent Factor in Ministry

The Parent Factor in Ministry

In years past our one or two hours per week with preteens seemed enough to launch them into a life of spiritual growth. Little did we know that the majority of the work was being done at home by parents who were living out the faith that we were talking about.

IMPACT Spring 2018 Edition

This edition of the IMPACT magazine includes stories of CEF work in Armenia, Belize, Kenya, Russia, and many more.

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