Stained-glass windows have been admired for their utility and beauty since ancient Rome, when pieces of …
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Stained-glass windows have been admired for their utility and beauty since ancient Rome, when pieces of …
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Many churches have vision statements. Many have mission statements. What's the difference? Does a church need …
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The following article is adapted from “Children and Spirituality,” a brochure developed by the Mother’s …
I am not a vegetarian, but know many, including family members. Recently I became aware of the Christian …
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"Encourage families to have conversations at home about stewardship issues, including money, possessions, and …
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"In the Bible, the word “saints” refers to holy people — holy, however, not primarily in the moral sense, but in the sense of …
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Each member of the crew receives a handknit gift, arriving in a cheerful package with handwritten cards, a greeting from the …
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"It takes courage, I think, for a community to come to a publishable consensus for the above three headings... Would your church …
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Driving back from a splendid Western Christian Educators’ Conference (WCEC) gathering at Tahoe with keynoters …
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The Pew Forum’s recent report “None’s on the Rise” has caused much commentary about the current state of American society and the …