Articles by Rick Edwards
The articles listed below have been written by Rick Edwards. Rick is a publishing veteran with more than 40 years of experience in ministry, curriculum development, and magazine publishing. He is currently involved as a speaker, author, and Bible teacher while managing a Christian publishing business. He is the owner and publisher of SundaySchoolZone.com.
How The Biblical Story Shapes Your Kids’ Worldview
The Biblical Story “In the beginning…” Three simple words that signal the start of the greatest story of all time. This is the story of God and God’s plan for humanity and creation. This is the story of God’s eternal Kingdom. This is the story of the Bible. And, this is YOUR KIDS’ story. They…
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What Is The “Heaven” Jesus Is Preparing?
In order to facilitate teaching older preschoolers the biblical story, we have created a simple framework for the story that includes the following elements that we call the God’s Unfolding Story Narrative Elements. God Made Everything People Disobeyed God God Chose A Special People Jesus Came To Help Us Jesus Began The Church Jesus Is…
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Capital Gaines by Chip Gaines
I just finished reading Capital Gaines by Chip Gaines. If you’re like my wife, you are well acquainted with Chip and Joanna Gaines. Or is it Joanna and Chip Gaines? The fact that I even find myself wondering about that should tell you something about the character of this couple who star in HGTV’s Fixer…
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Discipleship And The Resurrection
Those of us with responsibility for discipling kids either as parents or leaders feel the pressure of this great responsibility. We know from experience the value of a life lived for Jesus and the strength and hope that brings us. We want our children to grow to know it as well. But it’s not just…
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Go Deeper As a Parent and Teacher
Sunday School Zone provides free printable activities for Christian parents and teachers who are teaching the Bible to their kids. In many cases we are supplementing a curriculum you are already using. In other cases we are simply providing free activities to engage your children in Bible study in a way that is fun and…
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Teaching the Story of the Bible to Kids Workshop at Mega-Con
Kidmin Nation Mega-Con is coming to Nashville, Tennessee Tuesday-Thursday, October 5-7 and we’re hoping to see you and visit with you there! It’s not too late to register and attend. It’s a great event that can make a real difference in your ministry to kids. There’s simply no better KidMin conference around at any price…
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Stories You’d Like to See Us Add on Sunday School Zone
Are there stories you’d like to see us add on Sunday School Zone? We try to add four to six new stories each year with a variety of free, printable activities for each. We currently have more than 150 Bible stories for which we provide free resources of some kind. We’d like to know if…
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“Lies” – By Eva Mae Gordon
My step-daughter, Eva Mae Gordon (my “bonus” daughter), is just barely 15 years old as I write this. She is finishing her freshman year in High School. Her innocence and sheer good heart is a blessing to everyone who knows her. She enjoys writing and has, this year, been in a creative writing class at…
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Free Support For Your Vacation Bible School
Sunday School Zone tries to provide the parent, Bible teacher, or local church leader with free, helpful activities and resources that support your Bible teaching ministry to kids. Vacation Bible School (VBS) is an important annual event in many churches that creates a great opportunity to reach new families and children in the community. Children…
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