"There is virtually nothing going on in the lives of adults, whether it is home life, work, or social issues that does not have …
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Digging Deeper: Living Our Faith in the World
In her autobiography An American Childhood, poet and essayist Annie Dillard describes her growth process as a series of …
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7 Tips For Comforting Others
Steven V. Malec, BBA, NCBF, is a national speaker and Director of Bereavement Ministry for the Catholic Cemeteries Association in …
Discipline = Love in Disguise
“Now, discipline always seems painful rather than pleasant at the time but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to …
What Can Mega Churches Teach Us?
The following outline is from article that was written by Scott Thumma, a sociologist of religion and researcher for Hartford …
Existential Intelligence
"Existential intelligence might be manifest in someone who is concerned with fundamental questions about existence, or who …
Presenting and Blessing Bibles: Liturgy and Prayers
"Encourage us with the help of the Holy Spirit to use these sacred writings for our prayer and inspiration, for the increase of …
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Prison Ministry is Formational
Is Your Church Called to Prison Ministry? Our faith calls on us to treat every person with dignity, including those in …
18 Creative Ways to Support Leaders
Here are eighteen ways that churches have said to their group leaders, “Thanks! You’re doing a great job, and someone is …
Prayers for Labor Day
"Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ in his earthly life shared our toil and hallowed our labor: Be present with your people …