Monica’s Secret Closet

On Thursday nights between 1994-2004, you could usually find me sitting in front of my TV watching the widely acclaimed TV sitcom Friends. I am a huge fan of that show and still watch it regularly today. Interestingly enough, most of my teammates also love...

Honor – Road to Glory – October 2013 – Part 1: Our Plan

Life App: Honor - letting someone know you see how valuable they really are. Theme: Road to Glory Date: October, 2013 Our Plan We loved the ideas that 252 Basics suggested in the Get Ready section of Week 1. In addition, we are getting close to the end of our fiscal year,...

One Big Story Interactive Set

You can read all about our plan for One Big Story here. As you do, you'll see that we will be designating portions of our set to the One Big Story Program we've created. We are planning to make this an interactive part of our...

3 Sets in 7 Weeks – WHOA!

We're A Bit Behind Due to our school schedule in Maryland, we are behind most of you 252 Basics users. You probably  finished off the Life App of Obedience this past Sunday and are getting ready to kick off the Life App of Courage this coming...

Using Bible Apps to Teach One Big Story – Our Plan for 2013/2014

Teaching The Bible From Genesis to Revelation When 252 Basics decided that for the 2013/2014 school year they would teach the Bible chronologically according to the Big Story Timeline, we knew we had a great opportunity ahead of us. Teaching about key people, stories, and principles that...

One Big Story Sparks and Idea or Two…or 20!

It All Started When 252 Basics Suggested Something Back in April (and again in May), the 252 Basics blog posted about their plan for the 2013-2014 school year. One post reviewed the scope and cycle and one suggested where to fit One Big Story (Turn it Up-Elementary) into...

Base Camp Showcase

Life App: 3 Basic Truths - Wisdom, Faith, & Friendship Theme: Base Camp Date: Summer 2013 Thank you to all of the church leaders who have been reading my blog and have chosen to share your photos/process with me. I am excited to see where the fall takes us as we continue...

We’ve Launched Base Camp – FINALLY!

Life App: 3 Basic Truths - Wisdom, Faith, & Friendship Theme: Base Camp Date: Summer 2013 Late to the Dance It feels like we are really late to the dance! 252 Basics Facebook Page displayed so many amazing photos of what people were doing for Base Camp back in June.  Because we chose...

Contentment – Who Dun It? – June 2013

Life App: Contentment Theme: Who Dun It? Date: June 2013 Base Camp? Not Just Yet While most 252 Basic users launched their Base Camp series this past Sunday, we kicked off the life app of Contentment. We'll launch our Base Camp series the last Sunday of June. We are busy preparing for...