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The Reason for the Epiphany of the Lord

What’s the deal with Epiphany? Is it just a way to drag out the Christmas season a few more weeks? And why does it have such a funny name? Without understanding the meaning of the season, it can seem to be nothing more than the day the wise men get

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New Ideas for National Lutheran Schools Week 2025

It’s everyone’s favorite week! National Lutheran Schools week will be here before you know it. There will be costumes, assemblies, programs, themed chapel services and more. But what’s the point of it all? Is it just to break up the monotony that is school in January? Use these resources to

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The Lord’s Prayer Centers for Powerful Instruction

When his disciples asked him to teach them to pray Jesus gave them the Lord’s Prayer. It is still a model for Christian prayer today and has much to teach us about God and our relationship with him. Learning the meaning behind the words will keep it from being a

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Powerful Ways to Explain What Advent Means

What is Advent all about? Is it just a time for shopping, baking and decorating? We work hard to prepare our houses and stomachs for Christmas, but what about our hearts? That’s the point of this season, it is a time for repentance and reflection as we anticipate Christ’s coming

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3 Excellent Advent Songs for Kids

Kids love singing! Music is one of the most wonderful things about the Advent season, but it’s easy to get caught up in endless rounds of “Jingle Bells” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” which don’t quite prepare the heart of a Christian like Advent hymnal songs or Advent

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3 People at the Very First Christmas

The first Christmas lacked the bustle and bling that accompanies the holiday season today. In fact, the Bible only mentions three people who were there to witness the birth of the Savior–Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. Each of these offers a unique perspective on Jesus’ coming at Bethlehem. When God

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Powerful Examples of Faith in the Bible

The world is full of examples to follow. Some good and some not so much. Teach your students to pattern their lives after those who follow God by studying the great examples of faith in the Bible. Abraham followed God to a new land. Noah trusted God’s promise of rescue.

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3 Popular Daily Prayer Ideas for Your Classroom

Paul encourages Christians to pray without ceasing. Too often Christians will drop their daily prayer life when schedules get busy or everything else on the to-do list seems to be more important than spending time with our heavenly Father. Teach your students (and yourselves!) to follow Jesus’ example and put

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3 Excellent Activities for All Saints Day

All Saints’ Day can often get lost in the afterglow of Halloween and the looming energy of the coming holiday season. But it is one of the most comforting and joyful holy days that is celebrated on the liturgical calendar. Many students struggle with the loss of loved ones, but

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