Middle level students, who range from ages 10 to 15, experience some of the most significant changes of their lives.

These changes include physical, social, emotional and intellectual. Students are seeking a level of independence and are highly centered on peer interactions.

Successful middle schools recognize these changes and how this affects a student’s thinking and learning. They also recognize that each young adolescent will mature at his or her own rate.

Matthew 28.1-15

There was nothing that Satan or his demons could do to prevent the Resurrection from happening. What must have seemed to be the ultimate victory on Friday now could only be seen as a moment in time, for the open, empty tomb of Jesus signified that the battle was over and Christ had won the victory for Adam’s fallen seed, for YOU and ME!

For a few brief minutes, I want us to think about a few of the characters that were involved in the scenes of the morning found in the biblical account and how they responded to the Resurrection.

BY MARK WHITTEMORE

Pequot Lakes Baptist Church Pastor

There was nothing that Satan or his demons could do to prevent the resurrection from happening. What must have seemed to be the ultimate victory on Friday now could only be seen as a moment in time, for the open, empty tomb of Jesus signified that the battle was over and Christ had won the victory for Adam’s fallen seed, for you and me!

Digging through a box of yellowed papers in search of some long-lost photos, I came instead upon the following essay from 30 years ago, which strikes me as remaining pertinent.

Addressing the controversy about permitting organized prayer in public schools, Mark Davidson, science writer for the University of Southern California News Service, made the following proposal:

“Let us encourage our public schools to set aside some time for organized awe. Let us begin teaching our children that all existence is miraculous and that all life is sacred.”