Whether gathering with children, youth, or adults sometimes you just need an ice-breaker to get folks warmed up, moving, …
A Reflection: What Happened?
"I understand that there is evil in the world. I also know about mental illness. I am not naïve or ignorant. But really, what …
Parents Again
Elizabeth Hock is a writer for the Laker Weekly / Roanoke Times. This article first appeared on May 17, 2013 and is used with …
Memorial Day: A Prayer by William Sloane Coffin
"Grant, O God, that they may not have died in vain. May we draw new vigor from past tragedy. Buttress our instincts for peace, …
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Lesson With Teens: What Does “Ministry” Mean?
As teenagers graduate high school and go on to work, college, or both, we can prepare them in their journey of being …
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Come Holy Spirit: 3 Prayers for Pentecost
"May we come to trust the Word of God in our heart, to speak it with courage, to follow it faithfully and to fan it to flame in …
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Digging Deeper: Hospitality in the Bible
Hospitality to travelers was both a necessity and a sacred obligation in the regions mentioned in the Bible. …
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Giving God a Whole Day: The Importance of Retreats
"The presence of others all together at a beautiful renewal center dedicated to prayer, immediately set a tone for me. Leaving …
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An Interview with Mary Magdalene
A little over a month had elapsed since the day - Easter Day - that forever changed the world. A reporter for …
Decorating for Pentecost
"Borrow some wind chimes that you can place near the doors of the church, where the movement of those coming in and out will set …