Author: Lisa Bryant

Flannelgraph and Manger Stories

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My Aunt Jane just made a quick visit to Mama and Daddy’s and brought us one of her famous caramel cakes to share on Christmas Eve. Aunt Jane was my Sunday School teacher for many years at Central Baptist Church in Dixon’s Mills, Alabama. She made the Bible come alive in a dramatic telling of the Scriptures. Aunt Jane would hold her Bible in her hand and would take flannelgraph characters out of the folded pages one at a time.  She carefully placed each one on the board behind her. Christmas was a special time when Aunt Jane told us of of how the Savior came to earth as a baby. It was in her class that I understood – I needed a Savior. The manger story jumped off the pages and into my heart.  I’m so thankful for my sweet Aunt who faithfully taught me and many others about Jesus. Did you have a favorite Sunday school teacher?  What made them special? God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son …

My Mama Taught Me …

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Have you seen the news lately? Mothers and their children with so much hurt between them … Makes my heart sad. Some mamas really do get it right and ours did. Mama has taught me many things. From time to time, I’ll share a few… 5. There is a right way and a wrong way to do something. And, we’re going to do it the right way. 4. Did you put your lipstick on? 3. “What time i am afraid – I will trust in Thee” Ps. 56:3 2. Ministry = 2 chocolate pies Pies are made most every morning going to someone celebrating, grieving, or just because … The love of Jesus can be communicated in many ways. 1. There is something very beautiful about the unconditional – lavish love – of a precious Mama What are some things your mama taught you?