"We naturally gravitate toward people most like us which usually means those of a similar age. The church has long been a bastion …
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Digging Deeper: The Agnus Dei
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: …
Reflection: Why I’m not Decorating for Christmas this Year
I’m not lowering my expectations, I’m re-arranging them. Where once it was cooking and decorating, it is now laughter, …
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Advent Reflection: Unplugging the Fallacy of Composition
"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 …
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On-the-Spot Christmas Pageant
"Whether you only have a few children or you’ve got a small group to present a Christmas play, it is not difficult to hold an …
Book Review: Ancient Faith, Future Mission
The juxtaposition of these two would-be opposites, popularized by Robert Webber in his numerous writings on …
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Blue Christmas: Descrption and Service Outline
God, let all of us find some peaceful forgettings and peaceful rememberings, a good friend to listen to our story again, and, at …
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In Search of the Inn: Las Posadas
"The processional stops at a previously selected home and asks for lodging for the night. The people are invited in to read …
Children’s Ministry Team: A Family’s First Advocate
"Few things happen easily for the family of a child with special needs. Oftentimes a church’s matched buddies (volunteers) are …
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Sustainable Faith: Prodigals, Nomads, Exiles
What makes the difference between a teenager staying connected to the church or straying from it? A previous article here shares …
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Curriculum & The Church
by Sharon Ely Pearson They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the …
The Real Saint Nick
"Almighty God, in your love you gave your servant Nicholas of Myra a perpetual name for deeds of kindness both on land and sea: …