Kids SS – Even Wise Men Can Be Foolish

Solomon is such an interesting Biblical character. He is called the wisest man, and yet he makes the most foolish mistake. No, it was not that he got involved in a land war in Asia, it was that he turned his back on God and went after other gods. He forgot that wisdom comes from […]

Kids SS – Solomon Builds the Temple

The temple was arguably the most important location in Israel. It was the place where generations of Jewish people would come to connect with God and demonstrate their love and devotion. The story this week is the amazing story of its building and dedication, and at the same moment the recognition that it would not […]

Pastor Post: #Adulting

Church family, This is a long update; please consider printing it out and using it for prayer. I recently learned a popular expression: #adulting. Apparently, this is a way young adults (admittedly in a culture of prolonged adolescence) use social media to convey they are taking responsibility and growing up. So, on Facebook, you might read, “I […]

Stump the Pastor: Baptism Questions (and a bonus)

From Acts 19:1-6 and Acts 22:16: “Can you be saved without baptism? Can you receive the Holy Spirit without baptism in Jesus?” These are huge questions, especially because in the book of Acts, we have a historical record of the early church. Who doesn’t want to be a church like one in the New Testament? […]

Kids SS – Wisdom for God’s People

Wisdom is the knowledge and understanding of what is right, true, honest and fair. I don’t think this series of lessons could have come at a better time than right now. When the world is showing you on TV every night the opposite of wisdom, it is more important now than ever to teach your […]

How’s your heart at work lately?

Do you find yourself living out this instruction from Colossians 3:22-23 in your daily work, serving “with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters [read: bosses, children, fame, power or paychecks].” Are you engaged in […]

Kids SS – Seek and Ask for Wisdom

This week we start a new unit. We transition away from king David and look at King Solomon, the wisest king of Israel. Here are the details about the story: Title: Solomon asked for wisdom Bible passage: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; 3:1-15 Main point: Solomon asked God for wisdom to lead God’s people Key passage: […]

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