Jenifer Gamber, Author at Building Faith

Inquiring Minds Want to Know: A Recipe for Confirmation

Home baked bread has been part of my life ever since I can remember. On Sundays my mother would take out the Joy of Cooking, turn …

As teenagers graduate high school and go on to work, college, or both, we can prepare them in their journey of being …

"Almsgiving can be part of everyone's Lenten practice, no matter your age. Almsgiving is simply a response by us to God, a …

"The birth of Jesus is not the end of the story. Our church year has just begun and we continue to tell the story of God’s …

"This calendar keeps time to remember God's Salvation Story. The stories of God breaking into our darkness. Stories of God's work …

Social networking is thousands of years old. People gathered around a campfire telling the stories of their ancestors. …

And he asked them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered him, "You are the Christ." Mark 8:29 The youth I …

"I didn’t recognize it at the time, but these were times of prayer, times when I was filled with God’s love and …

Remember bringing your baby home from the hospital? I do. We placed our son, in his pumpkin seat, on the dining room …

"Gradually you will begin to notice God's gentle guidance to choose those things that bring enduring joy." God's Presence …

According to the work of researcher Christian Smith, relationships and devotions are the most important contributors to a …

"We can be the first to wait. We might be at a disadvantage. We might not be able to impress the guests as well with our …