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May 9th, 2008

Bible Story from the Book of Parables

This is a classic bit of humor you will enjoy reading to your class.

Bible Story from the Book of Parables

“Once upon a time a man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves; and the thorns grew up and choked the man. And he went on and met the Queen of Sheba, and she gave that man a thousand talents of silver, and » I want to read more! »

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April 24th, 2008

Teaching the Story of Lazarus Using a Dead Fish

My husband had gone fishing and forgot to refrigerate his fish. This happened just before I was set to teach in our VBS the story of Lazarus. It occurred to me that the smelly fish might be a way I could explain why Martha was concerned about Jesus having the tomb opened after Lazarus had already been dead for four days.

The kids and I were outside for this lesson. I had the fish sealed in a styrofoam cooler. At the proper time I opened it to allow the smell to escape. It made » I want to read more! »