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God in the Book of Esther

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

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The Wall in the Book of Nehemiah

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

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Ezra of the Bible for Today

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

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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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I help Christian teachers find Bible resources so that they can save time in the classroom. 

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