Sunday School – Sarah Dixon Young

Butterfly Rules

We studied the book of Galatians in Sunday School last week. I asked the children, “Do Christians have rules?” Well, of course they do. They shouldn’t steal or lie or hit their sisters. Then I asked the children, “Does keeping the rules make them Christians?” This one was more difficult, and they scratched their headsContinue reading “Butterfly Rules”

Idling

Once upon a time, there was a little boy who attended Sunday school. He grew up and died. That’s the end of the story, and there is no happily ever after. The rows and rows of faces, who were once happy little children in my Sunday school class, but grew up to be lost toContinue reading “Idling”

This is the Work

Last week, my kids got vaccinations. As the nurse set out the band-aids and calmly talked us through the process, I appreciated her efficiency and adeptness. Later that same day, my son had football practice. It was raining. The coach, who arrived before anyone else, put on his rain gear and got ready for theContinue reading “This is the Work”