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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By Jane Fryar on March 13, 2012
Editor’s note: This blog is written by one of CTA’s newest authors, Jody Token. She recently submitted a youth journal for us, designed to accompany the theme, Journey to the Cross. It will bless your youth (ages 12-18) at any time of year, not just at Easter. I found my 13-year-old daughter in tears. Even [...]
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By admin on January 18, 2012
One marketing research firm that should know about these things estimates that each of us sees 3000 ads per day! Think of that—3000 ads! Every day! Messages from advertisers are everywhere, even on bathroom stall doors and in the holes on golf greens. Each of us sees more ads in one year, than people 50 [...]
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By Barry J. Keurulainen on April 25, 2011
Having disarmed the powers and authorities, [God] made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Colossians 2:15 For decade upon decade, and quite probably for century upon century, somewhere in the world, disarmament talks have continued. The underlying premise is that enemy nations will voluntarily destroy their weapons or allow them [...]
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By Ruth Geisler on April 20, 2011
Getting Started Have a Gospel Easter Egg for each child. (Find www.ctainc.com on the Internet and key “Gospel Easter Egg” into the search bar.) Empty one of the eggs, but be ready to give the contents to the child who initially receives the empty egg. Introduction What did you find in your Easter baskets today? [...]
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By Ruth Geisler on April 19, 2011
Getting Started Write the words “The End” on one sheet of paper and the words “Start Over” on a second sheet. Introduction Hold up your “The End” card and ask the children to read it. Think how often we say and think words like “the end” each day. We scoop the last spoonful of cereal [...]
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By Jane Fryar on April 18, 2011
Introduction An ad popular a few years ago asked, “Got Milk?” I’d like you to think about a similar question: “Got Life?” How might people in your family answer that question? How might your friends? Some may say . . . “Sure! I’m healthy! When you’ve got your health, you’ve got just about everything!” (Life [...]
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