Author's Note on Big Bible Words: Every once in awhile a pastor or teacher will use a big word to describe a biblical or theological concept. These words are usually at least three syllables and almost always e...

What Did the Son of God Really Look Like?Get downloadable PDF.Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation.About/DisclaimerWhat Happened:Son of God made more than $25 million during its first weekend in theaters...

This is a hilarious game that requires little setup. To prepare, write the names of dozens of sports on individual index cards. Sure, include the obvious ones such as football, baseball, and basketball; but mos...

This game will require one or two simple, but powerful magnets. Magnetic name tags, as well as magnet sets, would work. A thin sheet of cardboard also will be needed.Played much like the classical game of ...

As he dipped his fingers into a bowl of rice and beans, one of my students whined, "Why do you always have to mess with our food?"At the time he made this comment, this student, along with the rest of our missi...

Author's Note on Big Bible WordsEvery once in a while, a pastor or teacher will use a big word to describe a biblical or theological concept. These words are usually at least three syllables and almost always e...

This is a simple word game that everyone can play. Give each student a piece of paper and pencil, invite them to write their first and last names at the top of the page. Then, using only the letters in their na...

"Come with me. I'll make a new kind of fisherman out of you." (The Message)There is a Latin word—vacare—meaning "to call." This is the root from which we get our word vocation.Usually when we a...

Luke 15 is one of the most familiar and compelling passages in all of Scripture. Jesus tells the story of the rebellious son who asks for his inheritance, wastes it on wild living, finally decides to come h...

One of my professors stopped me and my roommate in the hall during graduation week from seminary and said, "I don't know you two very well, but I have been watching both of you for three years. I have an observ...