TAs our students get older, there are more and more people and things trying to get their attention. Friends, sports activities, social media and the pressures of middle school all fight to be top dog in our middle schoolers’ lives. And it can be hard for them to remember that
Teach by Faith is run by lifelong Lutherans. You probably know this if you have used any of our resources or kept track of our blog posts. Are you curious about our faith? The Lutheran church has faithfully interpreted God’s Word and told his story of love and forgiveness since
Have you ever been intimidated when you’ve picked up a book to read? Maybe it’s the length of the book, or the length of the sentences in the book, or maybe you’re worried it won’t live up to its reputation. Those same thoughts can run through your mind when you
As teachers, we all know how impressionable children’s minds are. They are constantly learning and changing based on what they see, hear, and read. We have the great privilege and awesome responsibility of making sure what goes into their heads will be shaping them into the people God wants them
People today love to talk about taking care of the environment. Everyone from clothing companies to car manufacturers brags about their carbon footprint and how their ethical business practices will lead to a cleaner healthier world. Likewise, men and women devote their lives to causes that promise to save an
The first article of the creed tells us that God is the creator. That is such a loaded title because he creates but also sustains his creation. Which means, He is not an absent God or one content to let the world run after simply getting it started. No, he
Having a good Bible story book is essential to any classroom. It’s a perfect replacement for a less than stellar lesson. It can fill in a ten-minute time gap in the schedule. Good children’s Bibles can be read over and over again and never lose their appeal. There are so
As the school year draws to a close it’s time to start thinking about summer plans. Do you have a special vacation scheduled? My family makes an annual trip to the beach which is a highlight of the year. Do you have a home improvement project you have been putting
Are you tired of using the same old textbook and worksheets for your Bible time in the classroom? It should be the most important class of the school day, but a dry, tired curriculum can make it seem like more of a shore. Do you find yourself disagreeing with the
As all middle school and junior high teachers know, the teen years can be full of changes and challenges. Bodies and minds are growing rapidly, and they are looking for meaning and purpose in their lives. They want to do big things and care about the stuff that matters. This
