"This became a process that is a particular way of the adult being with the child in the Presence of God. It is not a curriculum …
Flat Jesus
My Flat Jesus arrived this week just as it seemed that all the blogs started sharing this ministry of St. James …
The Purpose of Church Bookstores
When I walk down my parents’ tree-roofed mountain driveway, I feel closer to God than anywhere else on earth. My usual …
Just Reading the Bible
"I recall asking a wise lady who homeschooled, what Bible curriculum she used. She answered, 'I don’t use curriculum. I …
Civil Rights Sunday
September 15th marks the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The …
Digging Deeper: The Feast of the Transfiguration
The Feast of the Transfiguration is August 6th. First celebrated in the East in the late fourth century, it was not …
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What is New Monasticism?
There's a subtle movement underfoot in many of our cities. Young adults are putting their faith into action by living in …
Bible Activity: Human Slide Show of Scripture
The theater company I work with, “Friends of the Groom” does workshops all over the world on how to use drama in …
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Planning Children’s Chapel: Nuts & Bolts
Creative Ideas for Children's Worship is a series of 3 books by Sarah Lenton, providing fresh ideas and activities for a …
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Holy Props for Children’s Worship Space
Preparing Worship Space for Children If you're going to offer a separate Liturgy of the Word for children apart from …
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