"On this day, Americans of every age and background celebrate Dr. King through service projects that strengthen communities, …
10 Tips for Preventive Discipline with Children
Helping Teachers Help Children Most teachers in our churches are volunteers. We can help them provide positive …
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Book Review: Awakening the Creative Spirit
Some books are just meant to be used. I am talking about really used . . . not just read . . . but really …
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Plan an Epiphany Party… With King Cake!
"The finders of two dry beans might become king and queen of the Epiphany party. In New Orleans, the finder of a hidden black bean …
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Massacre of the Innocents
"Perhaps no event in the gospel more determinatively challenges the sentimental depiction of Christmas than the death of these …
At Home Devotions for Christmas Season
According to the work of researcher Christian Smith, relationships and devotions are the most important contributors to a …
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Being the Body Together: Intergenerational Ministry
"We naturally gravitate toward people most like us which usually means those of a similar age. The church has long been a bastion …
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Digging Deeper: The Agnus Dei
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: …
Reflection: Why I’m not Decorating for Christmas this Year
I’m not lowering my expectations, I’m re-arranging them. Where once it was cooking and decorating, it is now laughter, …
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Advent Reflection: Unplugging the Fallacy of Composition
"We can be the first to wait. We might be at a disadvantage. We might not be able to impress the guests as well with our …
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