"With laughter, our gathered group agreed we would break with our tradition of always singing every verse..." "The evening …
Teens, Sin, and Grace
"I hand out the love letter packets... They read, laugh, and cry. They feel loved and validated in a way that exceeds even the …
How to Talk with Teens about Sin
"Young people can equate sin with a simple failure to follow the rules... In order to have a meaningful discussion about sin, we …
12 Questions to Get Intergenerational Groups Talking
"If you could have dinner with one person, past or present, whom would you choose?" "What is one of your favorite hymns or …
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Household Bible Reading with Lectio Divina
"The pattern is very simple. Read a Bible passage… Be silent… Read it again… Be silent… Read it again… Be silent… Say a …
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Earth Day in Hawaii: 6 Ways to Honor God’s ‘Aina
"E malama pono i ka 'aina; nana mai ke ola." "Take good care of the land; it grants you life." A Hawaiian Blessing - Sun …
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Hosting a Bible Group for Moms
"Moms of different ages heard about what we were doing and soon we were joined my moms of elementary, high school, and …
Presenting Bibles to Children – Make it Intergenerational
"The same older adult group turns in their favorite bible verse or verses. These are compiled onto a bookmark which is …
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Praying Before Meals at Home
"When we intentionally invite God into meal times, we remind children – and adults – how God is intimately involved in all of our …
The Resurrection: Narnia Style
"There, shining in the sunrise, larger than they had seen him before, shaking his mane (for it had apparently grown again) stood …