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.
Be Encouraged, Mom!
I’ve seen a lot of change in my years. Among the biggest changes is how roles in the family are perceived. What doesn’t seem to change, however, is how we manage to universally love and appreciate our mothers no matter how the years may change us or them. Somehow a unique place of honor for…
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Keeping Easter Alive
So many things can be said about the resurrection. The biblical content alone is rich and meaningful. Then there’s the way your church observes and celebrates the events surrounding and including the resurrection. Scholars continue to study the history of the resurrection and discover new and wonderful things about it all the time. If ever…
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Mega Con Online, April 23-25
On April 23-25, Kidmin Nation will be hosting a FREE, 3-day online event for children’s ministry leaders called Mega Con Online. It has been my privilege to get acquainted with Ryan Frank* and Martijn Van Tilborgh* in recent years and I’m always impressed with the resources and events they provide for those working in ministry…
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Make The Most of the Easter Season
Sunday School Zone publishes free, printable Bible study activities for kids. We love knowing that every week children literally around the world are engaging with the Bible using our activities. We recognize, however, that very few children will actually use the site themselves. The vast majority of our users are, in fact, adults. That’s why…
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Not All Who Wonder Are Lost!
My wife has a t-shirt with the phrase, “Not all who wander are lost” scripted across the front. Our daughter recently hung a sign on her wall with the same phrase. It’s typical of the sayings we enjoy that encourage us to think. And yes, I suppose we all need to be reminded that those…
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The Mystery of Prayer
Understanding the nature of prayer can be difficult even for adults… sometimes ESPECIALLY for adults! On the one hand we believe that God is sovereign and omnipotent. He knows everything and can do anything. Why do we need to pray? On the other hand, the Scripture clearly challenges us to pray. Prayer is also a…
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Welcome to the New 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 other resources for teachers and parents. We’re happy that more people are visiting the site now on…
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Ain’t Life Fun! by Clayton Poland
Clayton Poland is a Christian storyteller, evangelist, and entertainer. His full-time ministry places him in front of groups of kids of every age on a regular basis. And, he’s also 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…
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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…
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