Clayton Poland is a storyteller, evangelist, and entertainer. His full-time ministry places him in front of groups of kids of every age. And, he’s the author of Ain’t Life Fun!: When You Focus on the Good Stuff. The title is fitting because it reflects a core philosophy he and his family follow as they make their way …
Articles by Rick Edwards
The articles 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.
Sharing God’s Big Love With Little Lives by Jean Thomason
I met Jean Thomason ("Miss Patty Cake") at the Kidmin Nation Mega-Con. She was delightful and exuberant, even when she wasn't in character! Honestly, I didn’t know who Miss Patty Cake was before we chatted at Jean's exhibit booth, but her love for people and children is immediately easy to see. Jean gave me a copy of her …
Improvements Coming To Sunday School Zone
Sunday School Zone has been “out there” for several years now. Literally millions of people from all over the world have visited the site to download free, printable Bible study worksheets for kids as well as curriculum and teacher/parent resources. We’re happy that more people are visiting the site now on a monthly basis …
Imaginative Prayer by Jared Patrick Boyd
The spiritual growth (formation) of a child is not an overnight task. That’s really true for anyone of any age. Spiritual growth, like physical growth, is a gradual process. As parents and teachers, we need to recognize that fostering spiritual growth in our kids requires discipline and time on our part as well as a …
Happy Birthday, Mom! (August 4, 2018)
So yes, this is a bit of self indulgence for me as I wish happy birthday to my mom, Fondanell Edwards, who was born on August 4, 1922. We lost my mom in September of 2011, but she lived a good, long life and was able to live at home and care for herself until the last day of her life. It was a good life and a good death. I …
What Is Contemplative Christianity?
Sometimes words or phrases pick up "baggage" along the way so a particular word may begin to mean one thing to one person or one group of people while the same word means something entirely different to someone else. The word "contemplative," when associated with "Christianity" is one such word or phrase. The phrase …
“Sweetheart, You Really Need to Read This Book…” Fight For Her by Plumb
I’ll confess that when I received a copy of Fight For Her by Plumb my expectations weren’t that high. Not that I didn't think she was capable. But, my training and interests are in biblical studies. I love to read theology. And, I’m a guy. The prospect of reading a book by a mom for moms wasn’t particularly high on my list …
“Beautifully Broken” Delivers Hope and Insight
When it comes to contemporary Christian music, Plumb (Tiffany Lee) has been at it longer than many and that's a testimony to the quality of her work. She’s still making great music and with Beautifully Broken she seems to be honing in on a consistent (and powerful) message that she’s communicating through her music as well …
Dad, “Be” Before You “Do”
Father's Day should be a time of reflection for those who love and honor their dads, but it should be a time of reflection for Fathers as well. Speaking as a dad who has more than his share of failures, I'd like to encourage all dads out there to focus their energies on BEING before concentrating on DOING for Father's Day. …
Are We Fablizing the Stories of the Bible?
Most of us are familiar with fables. A fable is typically a short story, often (but not always) involving animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson. Aesop’s Fables* are among the most familiar. Who isn’t familiar with the tale of The Tortoise and the Hare? Steady perseverance can overcome impetuous speed. Such …
