Resting in the Risen Lord May the wonder and the promise of the resurrection be fulfilled in you. by Christy Nockels LOVE HOW THE BEAUTY OF CELEBRATING Easter gets ushered in with the blooming of the daffodils and the mama birds building their nests inside the wreaths on our front doors. I’ve got to admit […]

FOLLOW JESUS Chase the dream God has for you. by Trevin Wax Be true to yourself. You do you. Follow your heart. These slogans capture the widespread view in our day that the purpose of life is to look deep inside yourself, get in touch with your desires, and figure out exactly who you want […]

Easy to Love An Astonishing Story of Living with One’s Enemies by Ellen Vaughn MANY OF US know a bit of Elisabeth Elliot’s story. Ah, yes, the courageous missionary to Ecuador back in the 1950s. The widow whose husband, Jim Elliot, was killed by the Waodani, a violent, unreached people group. The courageous woman who […]

Promises Given Embrace the abundant life God wants you to live. by Carlos Whittaker JOHN 10:10 SAYS THAT Jesus came so we may have life and have it in abundance. But most of the past twelve months didn’t seem to care what John 10:10 says. You know what I mean? The year had the Australian […]

Making a Difference in the Shadows Unnamed and unnoticed, a powerful band of believers are doing kingdom work. by JEFF IORG SHADOW CHRISTIANS are people who work in dimly lit margins, in the shadows created by the spotlight shining on others. They are believers who serve quietly, often anonymously, doing the work that keeps churches, […]

Bible Studies for Life offers a supplemental pack that includes posters, charts, reproducible handouts, and customizable group plans that will enhance your group Bible study. Regardless of whether you use the Adult, Young Adult, Senior Adult, or the Daily Discipleship Guide, the group plan gives clear instructions on when and how to use the items […]

Forgetting the Past and Moving Forward We can’t change what has happened, but we can resolve to be more Christlike. by CAROLYN TOMLIN HILE ON A WINTER road trip to visit their grandchildren in New England, a couple suddenly realized they had taken a wrong turn. Ending up on a secondary road covered in ice […]

1s & 2s— Make Leaf Prints Bible Story: Jesus Rode into Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11Life Point: Jesus is special.Weekly Verse: God loved us and sent His Son. 1 John 4:10 Materials: Teaching Picture 6, “Allergy Alert” (Printables), paper, assortment of leaves of different shapes, paint in cups, paintbrushes, painting smocks, marker Post the allergy alert with the kinds of […]

Grades 1–3 Introductory Activity— Life Point Knockdown Materials: empty, clean drink cans; permanent marker; beanbags; masking tape Print the words of the LifePoint on the bottom of drink cans, one word per can. Make one set for the kids to play the game as one group. If you want to play as teams, create a […]