Books published by publisher Abingdon Press

There are seven distinct ways of teaching and learning: verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, body/kinesthetic, musical/rhythmic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. In 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Children, Barbara Bruce uses these seven learning styles to show you how to meet the various learning needs of each child in your classroom. The 25 Old and New Testament lessons which are included feature warm-up exercises, scripture readings, activities, and options for tailoring the lesson to all your students' individual learning needs. Practical advice for discovering each child's learning preferences, reproducible patterns and handouts, and a teacher training session are also included. The Bible story lessons can be used independently or with existing class curriculum.

Written as a resource for children, the text includes an introduction for parents/guardians, but the body of the book is written for children to read themselves. Or, an adult or older sibling can read the book to a younger child. Pastors will find it helpful to keep a quantity on hand to give to people during grief experiences and in grief counseling. Did you know. . . Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone important to you. The word "grief" comes from the same root as "grave." Although many times focused only on emotional responses to loss, grief also has physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, and philosophical dimensions. Grief responses are influenced by personality, family, culture, and spiritual and religious beliefs and practices. While many who grieve may be able to work through their grief independently, accepting additional support from counseling and support groups may promote the process of healing. The Book of Ecclesiastes reminds us "For everything there is a season... a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance..."

Vivid, original illustrations of life in New Testament times, maps, photographs of the Holy Land and the most significant archaeological finds of the past half-century combine to bring alive the times of Jesus in a novel and fascinating way. From the inspiring historical background of the unique period which has affected the lives of so many to the succinct, in-depth explanations that accompany each illustration, this is a perfect book for all ages.

Have you ever needed a Bible lesson QUICK! This resource solves your problem. Super Simple Bible Lessons contains sixty Bible lessons covering both the Old and New Testaments. Each lesson includes a story, a Bible verse, and a super simple craft activity that will reinforce the story. Each craft activity is reproducible. Make as many copies as you need for your class of two or twenty. An easy-to-use index helps you locate specific stories for the children.

Surveys reflect that few adults know the Bible very well. This resource will assist in teaching children about the books of the Bible for lifelong Bible competence and a love of Scripture. It is a curriculum that offers up to nine months of material most likely to be used during a school year. Each month will be a different level and a different belt that includes one main passage of Scripture each month: Sept – how to use the Bible and the Torah Oct – explore remainder of the Old Testament and how to find Scripture Nov – New Testament books Dec – Peaceable Kingdom passage January – paraphrase of Ten Commandments Feb – The Lord’s Prayer March – 23rd Psalm April – Beatitudes (paraphrased) May – parables (children will be able to retell two parables) Written into the curriculum will be Words of Celebration (Psalms), Words of Comfort, Words of Wisdom (Proverbs), and Words of Jesus. Activities will help children memorize Bible verses and each activity uses physical motion in some way. Every passage of Scripture used will include it’s own unique physical activity to ensure that 60-70 different physical activities exist including games, reflection, movement, percussion, and so forth. In the resource Mark Burrows talks about how it can be adapted: either as part of a regular Sunday school class, paired with Wednesday evening program, choir program, spring break option, or summer program