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3T Thursday (Tickles, Truth & Tips)

by | Nov 3, 2017 | Three on Thursday

TICKLES…


TIPS... As we teach children to know and love God, we are often humbled.  The things we learn as teachers.  We walk into our bible classes prepared, or so we think.  Then there is that one child that could ruin everything if we let him/her.  Either this child came to class super hyper and disruptive, pouting and whiney or perhaps picking on other kids.  We have seen it all.  This is when we say a quick prayer under our breath! “Dear Lord, Please give me patience so I don’t ring this kids neck out…”  Just kidding!  It probably sounds more like, “Dear Lord, Please give me patience and wisdom so that all of the kids here today learn about you.”  When we think we’ve got it figured out God reminds us that we still need help.  It’s humbling.  Thankfully, He is there to help us through it.  Never dismiss the power of prayer with a humble heart.

For this “trouble” child at the moment, you may need to change gears quickly in class.  I often have Play-Doh,Silly Putty or other hands on items that can be passed out sooner than later on any given day.  Make sure everyone gets this so no one is singled out.  Then, have them “create” something that pertains to the lesson of the day.  It gets everyone focused.

 

TRUTH…  Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. -James 4:10

 

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3T Thursday (Tickles, Truth & Tips)

by | Oct 26, 2017 | Three on Thursday

Something funny...

What animal could Noah not trust?

The Cheetah.  Ha! Ha!

Something Spiritual...

God has breathed life into all Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, the servant of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIRV

Something Useful...

Training a child to do what is right isn't an easy task.  Choose one thing to focus on this week.  That may be being polite, truthful, generous or any of a million other things we hope our kids learn.  Now, take that one thing and work it into every day.  For instance, if you choose to work on manners, make sure your child says "thank you" when you give him/her anything. Make sure your child says "please" before giving him/her what they've asked for.

Not only do you make sure your child says these things, but praise them each time they do.  If you spend a whole week focusing on this, I think you will love what you see next week without your prompting!

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