During the Easter season of 2020, when Christian formation could not take place onsite, I led an online intergenerational …
Bible Study Ideas for the Easter Season and Pentecost
Easter is a wonderful time to dive into scriptures that inspire our deepest hopes, joys, and loves in our faith. Our Easter Sunday …
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Simple Ways to Start a Sabbath Practice
What portrait of a life of faith do you carry with you? Mine tends to focus on doing: praying, reading and studying scripture, …
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On Not Taking Lent out on Our Bodies
One year, when I started attending a church that held an Ash Wednesday service, I decided to keep a Christian tradition of fasting …
Letter from the Editor: Remembering 2022, Embracing 2023
Greetings, Building Faith readers! Today I am departing from our typical publication formats to share some news, thanksgivings, …
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Gratitude in an Unjust World
Giving thanks is part of Christian life. It lies at the heart of the Eucharist, which literally means “to give thanks.” It is a …
Leading Adult Bible Study: Cultivating Empowering Experiences
Bible study in community can be a profoundly enriching experience for adults. Familiar stories can spark fresh insights. A text by …
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A Practical Guide to Reviewing Resources Theologically
When you need to choose a resource, a prayer, or even a group game for a formation program, the theological dimensions of that …
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