By Gail Marsh on March 26, 2013
Editor’s Note: This is the last in a series of six devotions intended to help children prepare for Easter. It’s slightly adapted from CTA’s new theme for spring, Jesus Lives! Let’s Celebrate! Getting Ready Familiarize yourself with the devotion. Place a bookmark in your Bible at John 11:25. Place all of the magnet pieces [...]
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By Jane Fryar on March 25, 2013
Editor’s note: This brief devotion is adapted slightly from Journey to the Cross, a journal designed to provoke reflection and prayer in the 40 days of preparation leading up to Easter Sunday. If you use it, plan time for discussion. (Hint: you may want to provide paper, asking participants to jot down their responses to [...]
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By Gail Marsh on March 19, 2013
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series of six devotions intended to help children prepare for Easter. It’s slightly adapted from CTA’s new theme for spring, Jesus Lives! Let’s Celebrate! Getting Ready Familiarize yourself with today’s devotion. Place a bookmark in your Bible at John 14:27. Place the blue magnet piece of [...]
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By Jane Fryar on March 18, 2013
Editor’s note: This brief devotion is adapted slightly from Journey to the Cross, a journal designed to provoke reflection and prayer in the 40 days of preparation leading up to Easter Sunday. If you use it, plan time for discussion. (Hint: you may want to provide paper, asking participants to jot down their responses to [...]
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By Gail Marsh on March 12, 2013
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of six devotions intended to help children prepare for Easter. It’s slightly adapted from CTA’s new theme for spring, Jesus Lives! Let’s Celebrate! Getting Ready Familiarize yourself with today’s devotion. Place a bookmark in your Bible at 2 Corinthians 5:15. Place today’s green magnet piece of [...]
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By admin on January 23, 2013
Easter comes early this year. Very early! March 31 early! Ash Wednesday, the traditional entryway into Easter preparation in many Christian churches, falls on February 13. So it’s not too early for you to begin thinking about ways to use the weeks ahead to spark growth in faith and service. If you’re looking for a [...]
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By Barry J. Keurulainen on January 21, 2013
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 What is your favorite Bible verse? Whenever they hear that question, many people answer, John 3:16. This matches the evidence gathered at www.topverses.com. That website names John 3:16 as [...]
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By Barry J. Keurulainen on January 14, 2013
Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last. Luke 23:46 The day was nearing an end. As the darkness deepened, a young mother tucked her toddler son into bed. Together, they prayed. They ended as they always did [...]
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By Jane Fryar on April 3, 2012
Getting Ready Prepare two “newspapers” with the front page of each showing the following scenes. The first paper will have the headline: “Jesus Dies.” Paste a picture of Jesus on the cross under the headline. The second paper will have the headline: “Jesus is Alive!” Paste a picture of the empty tomb or some other [...]
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By admin on March 20, 2012
Looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of children this spring? Consider using CTA’s six-part magnet activity, Journey to the Cross. While you’re at it, check out all our new children’s items! This devotion is adapted from the first of six that come FREE with the item. You can send them [...]
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Help Everyone Grow Closer to Jesus this Spring—Journey to the Cross
By admin on January 23, 2013
Easter comes early this year. Very early! March 31 early! Ash Wednesday, the traditional entryway into Easter preparation in many Christian churches, falls on February 13. So it’s not too early for you to begin thinking about ways to use the weeks ahead to spark growth in faith and service. If you’re looking for a [...]
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