"The Sabbath is a time when we are reminded of this; accepting the manna that cannot be hoarded, picking blackberries that provide …
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"The Sabbath is a time when we are reminded of this; accepting the manna that cannot be hoarded, picking blackberries that provide …
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What is Lent in a Bag? Lent in a Bag is an activity first publicized by Shawn Schreiner and Vicki Garvey, and shared …
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Grieving As a Process We are grieving as a nation. From school shootings to scandals, news headlines often cause great …
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The Reviews Are In! Each year the Center for the Ministry of Teaching compiles reviews on VBS programs for the current …

"The point is: we cannot separate our spiritual lives from the wholeness of life. We must consider body, mind and soul, weaving …
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"For I will proclaim the name of the Lord; ascribe greatness to our God!" -Deuteronomy 32:3 Visual Inspiration For …
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"I knew I wanted a fun, informal, social way to engage myself and others in sensory-rich faith reflection during this season. The …
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Engaging the Bible in Youth Group I have been a Youth Minister since the early 90’s and I can tell you that incorporating …
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"Marginalized himself since his birth, Jesus makes sure that everybody is included in his kingdom, everybody invited to the party. …
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"...During Lent we do not say Alleluia in church. That way, when we use it again, it will be extra special. So, everyone help me, …
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