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Is He Sure He’s Saved?

Is He Sure He’s Saved?

In one of our children’s classes we mentioned that some people doubt God’s Word. “Not me,” Danny said. “I don’t doubt.” He hasn’t! Greg belongs to the same group, hears the same lessons, asked Christ to save him a year before Danny, but still responds to nearly every salvation invitation.

If I haven’t witnessed will I still be able to go to Heaven?

If I haven’t witnessed will I still be able to go to Heaven?

Salvation is the gift of God, by grace through faith (Eph. 2:8-9). “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not works, so that no one can boast.” There is no mention of witnessing here! A gift is a gift. You do no work for a gift.

HIGH CALLING: The Good Shepherd (June 2018)

Do you need to be reminded of how much God loves and cares for you? Do you need encouragement that you are not alone? Have you experienced lately the loving arms of your Heavenly Father’s embracing you?

Communication Skills

Communication Skills

Your Communications skills contribute greatly to warm, accepting environment needed to effectively relate God’s Word to your students. Classroom communication is both nonverbal and verbal.

Comforting children with scripture

Comforting children with scripture

One of our primary aims as Christian educators is to get our learners in the habit of going to God’s Word for daily living and for help when trouble comes. It’s a wonderful thing to be able to quote just the right verse for an occasion. But it’s even better if you can point a child to the place in his own Bible where he can read God’s promise for himself. Here are some tips for making it happen.

Why can’t I hear God speaking to me?

Why can’t I hear God speaking to me?

Sometimes people are disappointed that they don’t hear God speak in a booming voice, or in a mysterious dream or through miracles. But God speaks to us today through His Word, the Bible (John 1:1, Heb. 1:1-2).

How Generous Are You?

How Generous Are You?

Years ago we learned a lesson we’ve never forgotten. We were new recruits on a staff to train teens for summer ministry. The training week schedule offered only a few slivers of free time. We savored the mini-breaks—time for a quiet walk or a quick nap.

Helping Children be Truthful

Helping Children be Truthful

Lying, as with most human behavior, serves a purpose. Observing circumstances in which children lie gives insights into those purposes.

The New Kid

The New Kid

One of my childhood goals was to win an award for perfect Sunday school attendance. To earn it I had to attend out-of-town churches on the weekends our family traveled. One Sunday morning I walked three blocks to the nearest church and presented myself at the door.

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