Adapting Curriculum for the Family

As a busy homeschooling mom of six, finding materials that both align with our Christian beliefs and meet our educational needs can be challenging. My favorite resources are adaptable across a wide range of ages so I can teach multiple children at once—and Ambassador Publication’s Sunday School curriculum is at the top of my list. There is immense comfort in knowing that its content directly supports what I am teaching my kids, not just theologically, but in practical understanding.

The Church Library: Encouraging Spiritual Life and Growth

Throughout the Bible, we are called to grow in our knowledge and understanding of God. For the Christian, this growth is essential for increasing our ability and desire to “walk in a manner worthy of the Lord.” In his letter to the church in Colossae, the apostle Paul writes,

Gospel-Centered Teaching: Showing Christ in All the Scripture

​​​“My group isn’t outward focused enough! They don’t know much about the Bible! Our discussions always seem so shallow!” Thus, Trevin Wax, author of Gospel-Centered Teaching summarizes the concerns of Bible teachers everywhere. Modern Christianity tends to counteract these concerns by reinventing either the teacher or the curriculum in order to reengage the student. Wax presents a different, thoroughly biblical approach. He argues, “Get the message right, and God will work through a variety of methods. But miss the message, and the best methods in the world won’t bring about transformation” (p.7).