Disabilities in the Church Community Most children’s ministers and long-time volunteer leaders will at some point find …
Reflection: The Stewardship of Lent
"Lent, he said, is the season that the church has set aside for us to intentionally reflect on our relationship with God, others, …
Wisdom from Maria Montessori
"Children come to us a a rain of souls, as a richness and a promise which can always be fulfilled but which needs the help of our …
The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 2
In Part 1 of “Envisioning the Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation” I introduced the four scenarios developing …
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Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday: A Playful Day for the Church
"It's not always appropriate to get silly, but when you can, it's a wonderful thing... the seeming irreverence is actually a …
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Christian Parents and the Tween Peer Group
In the Church School curriculum used by our “tween” (4th & 5th grades) class, they are exploring the story in …
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Reflection: Watching My Parents Read the Bible
In their retirement, my parents had a very set evening routine. It didn’t include Antiques Roadshow, but it …
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Faith and Learning: The Life of Anna Julia Haywood Cooper
February 28 marks the liturgical feast day of Anna Julia Haywood Cooper, author and educator born in 1858 who lived to …
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Keeping Lent in Your Household
"Invite each person to speak a special name for Jesus, for example, Shepherd, Bread of Life, Friend, Light, etc. Then pray: Jesus, …
Book Review: Peanut Butter & Jelly Prayers
"Developing an attitude of thankfulness should be a core component of any disciple of Jesus Christ." I grew up in a home where …
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