Archive for July, 2009

Who Wants to Be a Fake-rich-person-aire? (John 1-11)

July 29, 2009
By Matthew

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Try out the Bible Bowl review game!
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A Lesson from Lacrimation

July 28, 2009
By Matthew

Lacrimation is science’s fancy word for crying. Did you know that almost all mammals shed tears, but humans are the only creatures on this earth that shed tears because of emotion? Our culture tells us that “big girls don’t cry” and that crying is for sissies, not men, but that’s not what Scripture teaches....
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You’re not tone deaf!

July 23, 2009
By Matthew

This probably isn’t what you expected your bulletin article to say this morning, is it? Did you know that if you can understand your family on the phone, then you are neither tone deaf nor incapable of rhythm, either? It’s true; on the phone, besides caller ID, the only cues you have as to...
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Big Bible Bowl Crossword (John 1-11)

July 20, 2009
By Matthew

Crossword puzzle for Bible Bowl students. Try your knowledge on this test of John 1-11!
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Resources and Tools

July 20, 2009
By Matthew
Resources and Tools

Did you know that we have links to several great online Bible Studies and tools? Check out “Resources” or “Links” on the right-hand navigation. One of the great tools that is available is an online video called Searching for Truth. Check out http://www.searchingfortruth.org/ for more information.
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John 1-11 Review Session Presentation

July 20, 2009
By Matthew

We reviewed John 1-11 on Sunday Evening. We used a presentation to go over the basic story after students have studied for the first several weeks. You can view the presentation and listen to our discussion online.
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Bible Bowl Study Materials (John 1-11)

July 20, 2009
By Matthew

Here are the workshets we’ve covered so far — in case you’re missing some. The files are in 2007 Microsoft Office files and Adobe PDF files. If necessary, free viewers are available. What happens in JOHN Places in John 1-4 Overview Questions John 9-11 Map 1-11 John 5-8 Review Questions John 5-8 places and...
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Looking for Joy in All the Wrong Places

July 18, 2009
By Matthew

Money doesn’t buy happiness. It’s true-even when you’re talking about lots of money! Andrew Carnegie, the steel tycoon-turned-philanthropist is certainly qualified to talk about money and happiness: his net worth was a massive $309.2 billion (with a b!) dollars, adjusted for inflation. To put that in perspective, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet each have...
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The Life of Jesus: Not a Failure!

July 8, 2009
By Matthew

Jesus said, “It is finished.” John 19:30 When you look at the life of Jesus from a human standpoint, you might conclude that his life was a failure. From a purely human standpoint he didn’t do much. He never traveled more than a few miles from his hometown. He never wrote any books. He never...
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A Time to Plant

July 3, 2009
By Matthew

A time to plant and a time to uproot Ecclesiastes 3:2 Gardening is always fascinating to me.  This time of the year I enjoy the fruit of the labors of many gardeners.  Ripe tomatoes make any meal go better.  Radishes are some of the first fruits of the spring garden.  They take only about one...
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