As a kid, it can be difcult to imagine yourself making a massive difference for the Kingdom of God. Changing the world or making a huge impact can seem very intimidating to kids and adults alike! In this week’s lesson, the children learned how Esther made a difference with her life. She really made her...
Esther found herself in a tough situation. When Mordecai told her of Haman’s plan to destroy the Jews, she could have thought only about her-self and played it safe. She could have ignored Mordecai’s request and never told the King how evil Haman was. But, Esther made the tough choice to trust God and obey...
Nobody likes a jerk. They’re filled with pride, always get what they want, and treat others as less than themselves. As Christians, we need to avoid becoming a jerk. In this week’s lesson, the children learned from King Xerxes how to NOT be a jerk. King Xerxes made a lot ofterrible mistakes that made him...
There are many things in life that can make us angry. From not getting our way, to attacks against those we love, many things can bring out the anger in us. Anger is a powerful emotion. If we allow it to take control of our lives, it can bring some dangerous results. If we don’t...
In this week’s lesson, the children began to learn some lessons about making our life count! Since we only live once, we need to make sure we do our very best to honor God with our life and remain faithful to Him. In the Bible Story, the children learned from a man named Mordecai in...
It is an honor to wear the title of “Christian.” To be a Christian means that you follow Jesus and you live yourlife for Him daily. Unfortunately, many people are confused about this. They think that as long as they go to church, do some good deeds, and CLAIM to be a Christian, then that...
We all have enemies. Whether it is the person who continually talks behind our back, the person who insults us at every turn, or the bully who picks on us at school (or work), we all have those we would consider our“enemies.” Most people would assume that the way to handle enemies is by fighting...
Anger is an emotion we all deal with. However, Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount, “Anger is murder!” So what does that mean? Does that mean if you are angry, you are a murderer? Well, not exactly. What Jesus is saying is that when you hold on to your anger and allow it...
Have you ever known someone that was SO BAD that you thought, “They could NEVER become a Christian!”? OR have you ever known someone who had done so many sinful things that you thought, “That person sure does deserve some punishment!?” Well, that’s exactly what the Pharisees thought when they brought the woman to Jesus...
Have you ever wanted something SO BAD that you were willing to do ANYTHING to get it? Have you had the attitude of “whatever it takes” – nothing was going to stop you! Well, that is exactly the attitude that Jesus says we are supposed to have when it comes to staying away from sin....
