At Amazing Life, excellence matters to us. Deeply.

If you come across a grammatical error or something that feels “off” in our curriculum and bring it to our attention, please know this right away: we hear you, and it matters to us.

That’s why we want to bring you into our process and share the heart behind how and why we write and edit our content…and how we think about mistakes when they happen.

We Write for People, Not Pages

First and foremost, our curriculum is written to be said out loud.

Every script we create is designed to sound natural when spoken by real leaders, talking to real kids, in real rooms. That means we intentionally prioritize a conversational writing style, even when that choice doesn’t always align with the most formal rules of grammar.

For example:

• Ending a sentence with a preposition
• Choosing “and” instead of a serial comma
• Writing the way someone actually speaks, not how an essay reads
• Using sentence fragments for emphasis
• Starting sentences with “And,” “But,” or “So”
• Repeating a word or phrase on purpose
• Using informal phrasing instead of formal alternatives

These aren’t oversights. They’re intentional so that leaders can read a script and think, “Yes, this sounds like me.”

Because a script that’s grammatically pristine but awkward to say doesn’t serve kids well.

Kids Hear Differently Than Adults

We also write differently depending on who the content is for.

• Preschool content avoids contractions because that’s not how adults naturally speak to preschoolers.
• Elementary and student content leans more conversational to mirror how leaders engage older kids.
• Parent-facing content is held to a higher editorial standard because it lives longer and represents the church beyond a single service.

In every case, our guiding question is the same: Will this be clear, helpful, and usable for the person saying it, and will it share Jesus in a way that reaches the heart of every kid?

Humans Are at the Center of Our Process

All of our curriculum is written, edited, and reviewed by real people.

We do not rely on AI to create our curriculum. Every piece of written content begins and ends with human writers and editors who care deeply about kids knowing Jesus. While we use technology tools to assist with proofreading and editing, those tools have limitations… and they don’t replace human judgment.

Sometimes suggestions from tools like Grammarly are intentionally ignored because:

• They remove conversational tone
• They make sentences technically “correct,” but harder to say
• They don’t reflect how leaders actually communicate

That human lens matters to us. And unfortunately, sometimes human processes also mean human error.

When Errors Happen (Because Sometimes They Will)

Every error bothers us. Truly. But not every error carries the same weight.

When something is flagged, we process it through a few key filters:

• Is it parent-facing?
• Does it significantly change the meaning or takeaway?
• Is it a Scripture error?

Scripture errors are always a top priority to fix.

Other issues—like punctuation inconsistencies or possessive formatting (Jairus’ daughter vs. Jairus’s daughter)—don’t alter the heart or outcome of a lesson. In those cases, we may log it as a learning for future edits rather than retroactively changing every instance.

That doesn’t mean the feedback isn’t valued. It is. It simply means we’re balancing clarity, speed, scale, and stewardship.

Our North Star: Clarity Over Perfection

If there’s one thing we hope you take away, it’s this:

We will always choose clarity over grammatical perfection.

We will always choose people over polish.

Our goal at Amazing Life isn’t to create flawless documents. It’s to create content that helps leaders communicate Biblical truth clearly, confidently, and with heart. It’s to tell the Good News of Jesus to kids in a way that makes the most sense to them. 

Thank you for caring enough to notice. Thank you for partnering with us.

And thank you for the grace you extend as we continue to build, refine, and serve churches with excellence.

If you ever have questions or feedback, our Customer Success team is always here, and your input truly helps shape what’s next.