Building Faith
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord" (Psalm 19:14). "Insha’Allah" (Arabic for “God willing"). "Fun dayn moyl in gots oyern" …
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"In this time of Lent especially, as we look toward Golgotha and Christ's sacrifice for us, an olive wood cross serves as a tangible and powerful reminder of our Christian faith …
"A somber, quiet ritual was transformed by the smiles and giggles of young people, fully present, enjoying the moment, burning palm leaves in the service of God." Why Does …
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"A retreat gives participants a time and space to be fully present, to do work that is hard to accomplish, or to partake in reflection that eludes us in the regular rhythm of our …
"What things are happening in our world today where this song could bring a word of hope?" Debbie Levy's picture book, We Shall Overcome: The …
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Bible Study Can Be a Wild Ride In the last few years, reading the Bible has become trendy again. Popular and well-packaged curricula, like Covenant or The Story can help your …
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“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” …
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The Festival of Lessons and Carols, like the best holiday traditions, is always the same, yet always new. Plan yours with care; enjoy it with …
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"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given...And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." -Isaiah …
"Authenticity is a choice, albeit a choice with consequences... Brene Brown highlights the 'daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we …
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