The lesson is done. The students are getting wiggly. You look at the clock. Still 10 minutes to go. How are you going to keep the kids busy for the rest of class? How about a game? Here are some easy, 10-minute games that require no preparation and no extra materials.
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Children who experience violence in their homes and communities suffer lifelong physical, psychological, and emotional consequences. What can you do to help? -
Young people can be Christian innovators and creative problem-solvers who impact their families, communities, and countries—and even the world! And their creativity and innovation will bring glory to the One who created them!
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The life circumstances of millions of children—around the world and around the corner—place them in the at-risk category. They are at-risk of illness, trafficking, substance abuse and violence. How do we speak hope into their lives? By offering them the light of Christ. And by teaching them healthy character qualities and necessary life skills, taught from the firm foundation of biblical truth.
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“True preaching is artesian; it wells up from the great depths of the soul. If Christ has not made a well within us, there will be no outflow from us.” Charles Spurgeon
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A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Psalm 68:5
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How can I speak more into the lives of the children in my Sunday school class? Find out more...
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The needs of vulnerable and at-risk children can be overwhelming. But there are some practical things you can do to help.
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How can you encourage a traumatized youth to share her thoughts and emotions? Sometimes the key is asking the right questions.
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A child who is vulnerable may look like any other child on the outside, but inside she may be frightened, act out emotionally, struggle with concentrating, and feel that she is unworthy of being loved.
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It is easy to tell when boys are being bullies. They attack physically and openly. With girls, it is a different matter altogether. As one young victim put it, “Girls attack you from the inside.”
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Metacognition is the process of knowing what you know. Most children ages 6–8 become metacognitive, meaning they begin to understand when they know something.
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Life on Life editor Lisa Brock learns firsthand from a teacher in Uganda.
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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34
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The global smartphone culture has moved from reliance on mere oral communication to orality.
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Working with children who have experienced trauma isn’t easy. It can be difficult to know what to do, how to respond, or even where to start.
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Filmmaker George Lucas once said, “All of us who make motion pictures are teachers, teachers with very loud voices. But we will never match the power of the teacher who is able to whisper in a student's ear.”
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A generation of formerly vulnerable children are impacting their communities throughout Haiti by their personal relationships with Jesus, capable leadership and empathetic care. This is speaking hope to children for generations to come, by offering them healing on the firm foundation of biblical truth!
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If you want the young children in your Sunday school class to be excited to learn about God, try teaching them using a game or activity and see what happens!
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The church risks losing a generation of disciples who will become tomorrow’s leaders and who have an important role to play in the church today.
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While I know my opinion may not be widely shared, I love teens!
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Teaching children to learn and grow in their faith can help them overcome childhood trauma, but only God can bring true healing.
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So, how can you communicate effectively with a young child? And how can you help her to understand complex concepts even though her language is limited?
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Life on Life seeks to draw young people to God and to guide them to become mature believers who will follow Jesus and follow His calling to disciple others.
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Because of difficult circumstances, some children may feel unlovable and unwanted. Believing that God’s love for them is everlasting may be difficult. How can we pray for them?
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What kind of farmer are you? How can you help to plant seeds of faith for the children in your ministry or in your home?
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This Christmas, celebrate the amazing love you have received by sharing the gift of kindness. And thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!