"Try a different classroom configuration, or use a different space. Act things out. It’s OK to take risks." Crafting …
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"Try a different classroom configuration, or use a different space. Act things out. It’s OK to take risks." Crafting …
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"The most vivid and lasting educational experiences a child can have are those involving drama." Why Do a Christmas Pageant? Why …
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"The overall message of Kids and Prayer is that people can pray to God at any time, in any place, and in many ways." What is Kids …

"Pre-planning allows youth ministers to develop rich patterns of discipleship... collaborating with both the mission of the …
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"Over the past year, we’ve rotated through a set of four collects, since the repetition fosters their confidence in …
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"How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!" -Psalm 133:1 Mix It Up at …

"By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and …
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"Soon the names of those I held in my heart sprung forth on the page, and I prayed for those people while adding circles of color …
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"The way that we invite children (or teens/adults) to listen goes a long way in setting the tone for what happens …
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"As you review the morning, afternoon, and evening, notice moments of love and grace." What Is A Daily Examen? So many of us go to …
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