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Kenneth A. Mortonson

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Beware Of Imitations -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To remind children not to accept imitations as something real.
What Day Is This? -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children learn what to do when they make a mistake.
The Lesson Of ''O'' -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To remind children that the good life requires the presence of God; and with God, we will l
Nuts* -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children to persevere when faced with a problem.
Don't Worry -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children exert some personal effort when faced with a problem.
Reading Faces -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children learn how to tell what another person might be feeling.
The Importance Of Giving Thanks -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children to remember that part of being human means giving thanks.
The Easter Lily -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand the meaning of Easter.
Why Do We Want To Learn? -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand the importance of learning new things.
A Lesson From A Broken Arm -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand the need to take time to consider important things.
Prayer -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand the nature of prayer.
What Do You Do With Dust? -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children remember that we are all responsible for the kind of world we live in.
The Door -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children see the importance of being willing to spend time learning about Jesus.
A Lesson From A Bouquet -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To see in a flower the greatness of God's creation and the wonder of our own individuality.
The Silent Language -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children see things in a new way.
What Do You Do When You Get Hurt? -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To show children that we have a responsibility to do what we can to take care of ourselves.
Standing On Two Feet -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand why religious education is essential to true life.
A Good Deed Is Like A Candle -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To encourage children to do good things for other people.
Changing Nature -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To show that the type of world we live in affects us.
Magic -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand that God is always with us even though we cannot see him.
The Strength Of Togetherness -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand the importance of working together.
Words And Actions -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand that our actions must support our words.
Sending And Receiving -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To understand the importance of regular worship.
Learning Obedience -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand the purpose of obeying.
What Is A Lie? -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand why lying is wrong.
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