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A Lesson From Wildflowers -- Luke 12:27-28, 31 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God promises to care for his people.
It's Best To Obey Jesus -- 1 -- Luke 5:4-7 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
The disciples obeyed and caught fish. Scripture: Luke 5:4-7
It's Best To Obey Jesus -- 2 -- Luke 5:4-11, Matthew 4:19 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Good things happen when we obey Jesus.
It's Best To Obey Jesus -- 3 -- Luke 5:11, John 15:12 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
We can follow Jesus wherever we are.
Salt Of The Earth -- Matthew 5:13a -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God's people do the work of salt. Scripture: Matthew 5:13a
Warnings -- 2 Timothy 3:16, John 13:34 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Blessed are those who obey God's Word.
Independence Day -- Galatians 5:1 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
We are free to do good. Scripture: Galatians 5:1; 1:3b-4
Palm Sunday -- Luke 19:28-40 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Let us praise Jesus, our Savior. Scripture: Luke 19:36-40
Wisdom From Proverbs -- 1 -- Proverbs 9:10a -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God is awake, loving, and caring.
Wisdom From Proverbs -- 2 -- Proverbs 15:32 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
We should pay attention to our teacher.
A New Year -- Psalm 121:2-5, Psalm 139:1-2 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God is awake, loving, and caring.
Labor Day -- Proverbs 6:6-8 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
When we work or play, we do it in a way that pleases Jesus.
Everyone Is Special -- Psalm 139:14 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God is a wonderful Creator. Scripture: Psalm 139:14
Wisdom From Proverbs -- 3 -- Proverbs 9:10 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
A wise person watches what he or she says.
Whiter Than Snow -- Psalm 51:7b, 10a, 1 John 1:9 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Clean in God's sight.
The Apple Of God's Eye -- Psalm 17:8 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Are we as useful as apples?
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand -- 1 -- John 6:5-13 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
We are partners with God. Scripture: John 6:5-13
God Knows About The Sparrows -- Matthew 10:29-31 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God knows and loves each of us. Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand -- 2 -- John 6:5-13 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
We are partners with God. Scripture: John 6:5-13
Do What's Good For You -- 1 Corinthians 3:16, Proverbs 17:22 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Let's take care of the bodies God gave us.
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday -- Philippians 2:3, 5-8, John 15:12 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God asks us to be humble.
Columbus Day -- Psalm 5:3 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
Let's begin and end our day with prayer.
The Bible Is Like A Valentine -- Psalm 103:11, John 3:16, 1 John 3:1a -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
God sends his message of love.
Jesus Loves Me -- John 15:9, 1 John 3:1 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
The Bible tells me so.
When We Fail -- Psalm 145:14 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2006
If we fail, we try again. Scripture: Psalm 145:14; 37:23-24

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Independence Day: We pray for our country's leaders. -- 1 Timothy 2:1-4 -- Julia E. Bland -- 2002
Visual Aids: A U.S. flagHandouts: Activity sheets
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