"...the God who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were." Romans 4:17b
"I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile." Romans 1:16
"One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshipper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message." Acts 16:14
I think we as Christian educators have this crazy idea in the back of our minds that a certain curriculum, just the right set of lessons, will perform miracles. We always hope and pray that our lessons to children will change their lives: fall deeper in love with Jesus, know more about the bible, solidify a biblical worldview, etc.
The bible, however, is clear about how and who does the true changing and educating of all of us. God. God is the supreme actor and we are the receivers. Don't be lured in to thinking that there is a wonder curriculum out there that will change a kid's life. Instead, remember that God uses His word through the power of Holy Spirit to change His children. Look at curriculum as a means, a tool even, in the hands of our powerful God.
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