"Many people are reluctant to volunteer as teachers because they feel they 'don't know enough,' when actually the chief …
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a VBS
"Are the songs easy to remember and do they lift your spirit? If children are delighted with the music and spontaneously break …
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Experiential Learning
"Similarly, Jesus understood that the more of ourselves we bring into relationship with God, the more intimate and enduring this …
Saint Valentine
"This can become a wonderful service project for children of all ages. Valentines can be made for the sick or homebound, those in …
Singable Songs & Hymns for Children
"We are living in a global world, and using music and song is one way we can help children connect to other children around the …
Saying Goodbye to the Alleluia
"Putting away the Alleluia for Lent is like putting away a favorite toy for a while – to appreciate it better later." The …
Ancient Future Now: The Roots of the Emergent Church
"Mainline church folks and evangelicals find a common language to sing, pray and become disciples in love with Jesus and his …
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Biblical Storytelling
What is Biblical Storytelling? Everyone loves a good story. And when it’s told by someone who loves, feels, and …
Candlemas: History, Traditions… and Crepes!
"In Christian communities today, it continues to be a day of purification, renewal, and hope. Some call the day Candlemas (Candle …
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Shoplifting and Teachable Moments: A Hopeful Story
I was in our local grocery store around lunch time recently and witnessed someone shoplifting. There was no doubt about it. Two …
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