"I have found profound personal benefit in preparing Scripture passages to recite in worship services, and in Sunday School …
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Ministering to Generation X
John R. Mabry is the author of Faithful Generations: Effective Ministry across Generational Lines (2013: Morehouse Publishing), …
Digging Deeper: The Doctrine of the Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity is considered a mystery because its meaning is made known to us only through God's …
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An Interfaith Litany Against Violence
This litany was created by Rev Laura Everett in response to the Boston Marathon bombing in April, 2013. This litany was written …
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Reflection: Who is Your Good Shepherd?
"In our congregations many of us become shepherds for the children among us, complementing or supplementing a mother or father …
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8 Ways to Live the Great Fifty Days of Easter
"Let’s celebrate this glorious time in our liturgical year. Soon enough we will be back to Ordinary Time. Don’t forebode joy! …
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The Flipped Classroom in Church?
The following excerpt is from an article by Chris Wilson. Read the rest of Chris' article, "Flipping Churches" here, including an …
The Sign of the Cross
Several months ago I wrote a piece on Building Faith about genuflecting - making the sign of the cross. Blessing …
9 Children’s Easter Books To Tell The Story of Jesus
"Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the …
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A Holy Saturday Reflection
"I'm here with them in the fulcrum..." I I sit on a creaking camp stool surrounded by assorted grim …