"How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!" -Psalm 133:1 Mix It Up at …
Youth Group Lesson: Fruits of the Spirit
"By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and …
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Book Review: Pray and Color, A Guide to Prayer
"Soon the names of those I held in my heart sprung forth on the page, and I prayed for those people while adding circles of color …
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Teaching Tip: 7 Ways to Quiet a Crowd
"The way that we invite children (or teens/adults) to listen goes a long way in setting the tone for what happens …
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Review Your Day with God: Daily Examen
"As you review the morning, afternoon, and evening, notice moments of love and grace." What Is A Daily Examen? So many of us go to …
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Book Review: The Book of Comic Prayer
"Such a program can draw the entire congregation into a specific model of theological reflection that transcends the …
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Freshly Brewed: 5 New Ideas for Coffee Hour
"At its best, a church coffee hour is a venue for the Holy Spirit to work." Coffee Hour: …
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Electronic Giving: It’s a Hospitality Issue
"The question for churches is no longer 'Should we offer e-Giving,' but, 'What options will we offer?'" e-Giving in Churches In a …
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Lectio Divina with Children
"This beautiful practice can be a powerful experience of praying with Scripture as a family. As the children begin to read, they …
Social Media Sunday
"Social Media Sunday, with the hashtag #SMS18, can easily integrate into worship, fellowship time, or even beyond with faith …










