The word Maundy means command. It can refer to the command to celebrate Holy Communion as the body of Christ, but it also refers to Jesus’ words after he finished washing the disciples’ feet. “If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash
Christmas is not even here yet, but it’s time to look ahead to the next big thing. Lent will be starting before we know it. Are you looking for some new ideas for your classroom for the coming season of repentance and preparation for Easter? Here are some great ideas
What do you do when guilt comes calling? After you’ve done something wrong and your conscience won’t leave you alone, turn to Psalm 51. It is a cry for mercy and forgiveness pouring from a repentant heart. It is often used on Ash Wednesday to set the tone for Lent,
Chances are you could say Psalm 23 from memory. It has been set to music, embroidered onto pillows, recorded and sewn inside stuffed lambs. And the list could go on. The Psalm paints a beautiful picture of what it means to be God’s child. He is our shepherd; we are
Ashes have been a sign of mourning and repentance since the time of the Old Testament. Covering oneself in sackcloth and ashes was a way to show sorrow over sin. How fitting then that the season of Lent begins with ashes. They are a reminder of our mortality for sooner
Though few have actually read the book straight through, everyone knows the story of Job in the Bible. Job was a righteous man. Satan asks to tempt him to reject God. God gives him permissions which leads to unimaginable pain and suffering for Job. It’s not exactly pleasant bedtime reading
Chapel is an integral part of the week for almost all Lutheran schools. It’s a chance to sing hymns and pray together as a student body. Students get to interact with the pastor and other leaders of the church. Boys and girls that may not go to church regularly can
We have all gone through times in our lives when it feels like God is silent. During a particular difficult struggle it may seem as if God has abandoned you. When you are trying to make an important decision with no clear answer sometimes it feels like God has put
Oh look, another Old Testament book that is almost never read! Fortunately, it comes right after Ezra so if you’re a practiced page turner you can skip both in one go. In all seriousness though, Nehemiah has a great lesson for our students today. The world is filled with uncertain
Ezra is usually a book that gets skipped over. You see it briefly as you’re turning to the Psalms, or it serves as a sign that you’ve gone too far in your search for stories about King David. But Ezra has some great lessons for teachers and their students. You
