We all have likes and dislikes. Remember Julie Andrews’ song, “My Favorite Things”? The toolbar on my laptop keyboard contains a button called “Favorites.” I have a favorite baseball team (the Cincinnati Reds) and a favorite pair of sneakers (my well-worn Reeboks). I don’t care for eggs, but I like eggnog. You can start a […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. The words justice and judgment are similar but can convey differing meanings. How would you contrast a just person with a judgmental person? 2. Have you ever told a child, “Do as I say, not as I do”? What’s wrong with this type […]
Eating is a form of thanksgiving and table fellowship is sacred. Jewish table grace went something like this: “Blessed art thou, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.” When we eat we are acknowledging that God has provided for our needs. When we sit down at table […]
Peter, James, and John knew how to catch fish, but Jesus challenged them to fish for people. And when it comes to fishing, this principle applies: The smaller the net, the smaller the catch. Jesus cast a large net when he told his disciples, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. How many graduations, weddings, showers, and parties have you been invited to in the past three months? How did you decide which ones to attend? 2. How do you go about planning a party? How do you decide what to serve, how to […]
